Regardless of the sector a business is in, and whether products are being sold locally or internationally, investing in the proper shipping solutions is a must to maintain customer relationship and satisfaction. And in a digital age of ever-changing customer preferences, desires and needs, hiccups in providing reliable deliveries are bound to eat into retailers’ revenue due to shoppers jumping ship. As a matter of fact, a survey conducted by McKinsey & Company found that 16% of Indonesian consumers switched brands due to better shipping and delivery costs. This is further backed up by the 25% of respondents that tested the waters with new retailers because of the same reason.
With much of a business’s revenue relying on reliable and affordable delivery, partnering with the right third-party logistics provider is crucial. This is where MyDHL+, an innovative online solution designed to address a range of shipping needs, comes into the picture.
A one-stop shipping management platform, MyDHL+ boasts powerful features that businesses of all sizes can leverage to establish a strong customer relationship and maintain credibility in the long run. Offering access to a variety of tailored business solutions such as customised and automated logistics management, you can now easily cater to today’s consumer demands and give them the streamlined and affordable shipping experience they crave.
Here is a guide on the services and solutions businesses can access with MyDHL+ to establish a strong customer relationship and make your mark in the industry by providing exemplary services.
1. Track and monitor
There is no denying that today’s supply chain management and logistics are extremely complex. As a result, it is only natural for there to be an increased demand for real-time visibility and constant monitoring access to shipment chains. The insight provided by good-centric tracking and tracing allows supply chain managers to know more about a shipment’s location, estimated time of arrival, and disruptions. This will in turn, allow businesses to find ways to reinforce trust amongst customers.
With MyDHL+, navigating the complexities of internal shipping will be eased with the full visibility of the shipment status it offers. Whether a large or one-off shipment is in transit, pending, delivered, or even held up at customs, every detail about the whereabouts of a package can be accessed through a personal dashboard.
Tailoring and personalising sending shipment status updates is also made more efficient through MyDHL+. With our robust monitoring and notification capabilities, you can decide when and who gets updates via text and email. With such track and trace features, you can establish a strong post-purchase strategy for your customers, effectively identify bottlenecks in the supply chain, and improve inventory management.
2. Customise contact preferences
Back when the concept of doorstep delivery was first introduced, wrong or unfulfilled orders might have been a nightmare, but the convenience brought forth by the revolution of the entire logistics and supply chain model overshadowed the mishaps. However, as seamless delivery systems and options like one-day global shipping were implemented with time, delayed or incorrect shipment is almost inconceivable to the modern-day consumer.
To help eliminate this problem, MyDHL+ has a customisable Contacts and Address Book as one of its most valuable functions. More than just a mere list of names and addresses, MyDHL+ supports the creation and maintenance of contacts, as well as the setting up of customised contact preferences and defaults. This way, streamlining and tailoring selections when creating shipments will be possible.
Moreover, if the same things are being shipped routinely, Past or Favourites shipment details can be leveraged to quickly create new shipments, saving you time. Through customised, reusable templates and lists and address automated suggestions, you can control your time, and as a result, control your profits.
3. Create customs invoices
Once your shipment is prepared with the appropriate packaging materials and picked up by couriers from DHL Express, the next step is to clear customs. Regardless of whether you are making a one-off shipment, it is not unusual for businesses to experience delays in customs clearance due to issues such as incorrectly classifying a product or paying insufficient taxes.
To mitigate such risks and associated costs, MyDHL+ can take the guesswork out of these shipping steps. Understanding that shipment information plays an important role in quick customs clearance, MyDHL+ can create customs invoices, alongside complete and accurate item descriptions. From getting a transportation rate quote and duty and tax estimates for a nation you are exporting to getting the correct Commodity Tariff Codes, MyDHL+ offers a range of options to streamline the steps when shipping several times or even when creating multiple shipments at once.
