When it comes to home delivery, big and bulky merchandise has always been a bit of a misfit.
Their non-standard dimensions often result in slower movement and higher costs through distribution facilities and delivery networks. These obstacles hinder retailers’ ability to convert buyers, offer convenient delivery, and efficiently manage the complex distribution process involving multiple transportation partners.
The burden is so significant that over one-third (36.7%) of the 150 retailers, e-tailers and other businesses surveyed by Roadie and Supply Chain Dive’s studioID in this new report have even restricted delivery for certain oversized items.
Download the full report to learn what executives say are:
- Top challenges of oversized item delivery logistics
- The impact of those challenges on ecommerce cart conversion
- Common reasons retailers stop offering oversized delivery
- The most important goals for improving big & bulky delivery
- The most valuable capabilities of oversized delivery solutions
