Assessing Your Delivery Partner
August 30, 2022

Depending on your location and business needs, you may require service by water deliveries services to operate. These days, many businesses choose popular transportation modes, such as road or air travel. But water-based travel still maintains a significant portion of the logistics industry worldwide. 


Whether you are new to running your own company or a well-seasoned entrepreneur, finding the right partnerships can be critical to optimising your business for future growth. Hiring a new delivery company can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure of what to expect from the business partnership. 


In this article, we provide a comprehensive checklist of questions to ask before deciding to utilise the services of a delivery company. 


How Many Deliveries Can You Commit To?


As a business owner, you know it’s time to start seeking delivery companies to help with the flow of goods when the business starts increasing. Therefore, you must find a partner that can meet this demand. By asking this upfront, you can have a clear indication of whether the delivery company will be able to cope weekly or monthly. 


What Is Your On-Time Delivery Rate? 


Referencing a possible delivery company’s on-time delivery rate can provide you with insight into how quickly they work and what their lead times are. This can help you see if their processes will work with yours and identify if any gaps can become issues over time. 


What Is The Average Cost Per A Delivery? 


If outsourcing deliveries proves to be too costly in the long run, it can become unsustainable for almost any business. If the average cost per delivery is not viable for your current and future financials, you may spend more money than you intend to, causing a business loss. 

Once you start the commissioning process of finding a suitable delivery company to service your business, you need to evaluate if they can perform and meet your requirements. 


Look no further than Anywhere Barges! We are your go-to water deliveries and mobile workboat or barge partner, serving Bega to Tweed Heads. We’ll gladly assist you with any delivery queries you may have and can offer you a free estimate. Contact us today for exceptional customer service and affordable prices. 

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