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Australian heatwave: The ripple effect on deliveries and drivers

Australian heatwave: The ripple effect on deliveries and drivers

March 12, 2024

Extra day, extra pay: Businesses consider the impact of leap year

Extra day, extra pay: Businesses consider the impact of leap year

February 28, 2024

Uber Eats launches food delivery robots in Japan

Uber Eats launches food delivery robots in Japan

February 27, 2024

AI could help delivery drivers in spotting helmet-less motorcyclists

AI could help delivery drivers in spotting helmet-less motorcyclists

February 13, 2024

Starship’s $90 million investment to boost AI last-mile deliveries

Starship’s $90 million investment to boost AI last-mile deliveries

February 10, 2024

CSIRO exclusive: Investment in legged robot deliveries is growing

CSIRO exclusive: Investment in legged robot deliveries is growing

February 9, 2024

DoorDash raises fees due to minimum wage agreement

DoorDash raises fees due to minimum wage agreement

February 6, 2024

Delivery Hero shares hit record low after selling Deliveroo portion

Delivery Hero shares hit record low after selling Deliveroo portion

February 2, 2024

Five years of Starship robot deliveries at its first university

Five years of Starship robot deliveries at its first university

January 31, 2024

Curb-climbing robotic food delivery heading to university

Curb-climbing robotic food delivery heading to university

January 26, 2024

Small orders, big impact: Uber Eats introduces an extra charge Uber Eats has introduced a new minimum amount that can be spent for its grocery delivery services, or else customers must pay a fee. Customers spending less than $10 on groceries will be hit with a nearly $3 charge. This is on top of the delivery and service fees customers must already pay. A small order leads to disproportionately higher delivery costs. It has the potential to impact your business’s overall profitability. Let’s think of the packaging, transportation, and handling costs. It all adds up. What do you do as an online business when a customer’s order is not worth the expenses? Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief as they won’t be affected by the additional fee. Customers who order food deliveries from restaurants below the threshold won’t be punished. However, if they order from supermarkets and bottle stores, extra costs will be involved. Uber Eats spokesperson says most customers already spend more than the minimum threshold. “It’s not a change we anticipate will be felt by many, but it will allow us to operate a more efficient platform.” Strategy for small businesses Is your small business startup facing the same dilemma when customers order below the point where the order is making business sense? Here are some strategies to think about: Increased operational costs: Small orders can lead to disproportionately higher delivery costs. Reduced profit margins: Additional costs that come with delivering small orders can squeeze the profit margins. Operational inefficiency: It may not be as efficient as larger orders, which could result in complex and slow overall order fulfillment. Strain on logistics: Small orders strain logistics ‘operations’, especially when you rely on third-party delivery services. It can lead to delays and dissatisfaction. What if you don’t want to impose an additional fee on small orders? Here are some ideas: Bundled offerings or package deals: This will encourage customers to buy more orders than purchasing a single item. It also reduces the delivery costs per item. Loyalty programs for larger orders: This will reward customers for larger orders. It can be exclusive offers, reward points, or discounts. Open communication: Take your customers into your confidence and explain how it impacts the overall output of the business. Educate your customers on the savings they can make if they order more items. Consider self-pickup options: To reduce the impact on logistics and delivery costs, consider pick-up points to reduce extra expenses.

Appetite for innovation soars with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo

January 10, 2024

Food delivery drivers to be paid by the minute

Food delivery drivers to be paid by the minute

January 9, 2024

Small orders, big impact: Uber Eats introduces an extra charge Uber Eats has introduced a new minimum amount that can be spent for its grocery delivery services, or else customers must pay a fee. Customers spending less than $10 on groceries will be hit with a nearly $3 charge. This is on top of the delivery and service fees customers must already pay. A small order leads to disproportionately higher delivery costs. It has the potential to impact your business’s overall profitability. Let’s think of the packaging, transportation, and handling costs. It all adds up. What do you do as an online business when a customer’s order is not worth the expenses? Restaurant owners can breathe a sigh of relief as they won’t be affected by the additional fee. Customers who order food deliveries from restaurants below the threshold won’t be punished. However, if they order from supermarkets and bottle stores, extra costs will be involved. Uber Eats spokesperson says most customers already spend more than the minimum threshold. “It’s not a change we anticipate will be felt by many, but it will allow us to operate a more efficient platform.” Strategy for small businesses Is your small business startup facing the same dilemma when customers order below the point where the order is making business sense? Here are some strategies to think about: Increased operational costs: Small orders can lead to disproportionately higher delivery costs. Reduced profit margins: Additional costs that come with delivering small orders can squeeze the profit margins. Operational inefficiency: It may not be as efficient as larger orders, which could result in complex and slow overall order fulfillment. Strain on logistics: Small orders strain logistics ‘operations’, especially when you rely on third-party delivery services. It can lead to delays and dissatisfaction. What if you don’t want to impose an additional fee on small orders? Here are some ideas: Bundled offerings or package deals: This will encourage customers to buy more orders than purchasing a single item. It also reduces the delivery costs per item. Loyalty programs for larger orders: This will reward customers for larger orders. It can be exclusive offers, reward points, or discounts. Open communication: Take your customers into your confidence and explain how it impacts the overall output of the business. Educate your customers on the savings they can make if they order more items. Consider self-pickup options: To reduce the impact on logistics and delivery costs, consider pick-up points to reduce extra expenses.

Appetite for innovation soars with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Deliveroo

January 8, 2024

DoorDash diversifies beyond food delivery to retail markets

DoorDash diversifies beyond food delivery to retail markets

January 4, 2024

pizza hut layoffs affecting 1,200 delivery drivers

Pizza Hut: Wage hike leads to 1,200 delivery driver layoffs

January 3, 2024