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The advent of on-demand application has redefined the customer convenience. The revolution that started from Uber has now spread to different industry verticals.
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A step-by-step guide to build an on-demand courier delivery application
The advent of on-demand application has redefined the customer convenience. • The revolution that started from uber has now spread to different industry verticals. • Courier delivery is one of such industries that has also transformed due to the repercussions of on-demand services.
Types of courier delivery apps based on different business models
Postal & courier service application • The companies who have realized the importance of the mobile application and has subsequently leveraged it for their advantage follow this business model. • Some prominent names like fedex and dpd uses mobile applications in their parcel and courier services. • The former also has a separate mobile application for the same-day delivery service. Similarly, the latter has a full-fledged customer admin panel.
Package tracking aggregators • In this type of business model, the data from all the carriers is accumulated at one point. • In this business model, the company requires only a single application for tracking all the packages regardless of the carrier. • Packages can be added seamlessly by using its id. Moreover, the push notifications on the app keep the customer updated regarding the delivery status.
Branded delivery and integrated solutions • In this type of business model, the companies use mobile applications that have the order tracking feature. Some online retailers will also provide a total scope of successful delivery. • The biggest advantage of using this application is that the customer gets to know whether the package is ready to be dispatched, has been shipped, or is delivered.
Uber-like marketplace for parcel delivery • Apart from revolutionizing the taxi industry, uber has also set a successful business model that many industries can emulate and gain advantage. • Uber for courier delivery service is one such emulation of this business model in the courier delivery sphere.
Choose a suitable business model • The first step is to choose the most suitable business model. • We have already mentioned the major business models that are used in the on-demand courier delivery business. • You must choose whether you’ll be going for a branded retailer shipping app, postal service app, or on-demand parcel delivery app.
Specify your business goals and requirements • There’s more to starting an on-demand courier service than just developing a mobile app. • You need to understand the specifics, opportunities and requirements of your business model.
You also need to consider various factors such as geography of your delivery service. • Will it be only operational in one city, a whole country, or worldwide? • What will be the delivery type that you’ll offer? • What will be the average parcel size, weight, and packaging type that you’ll prefer?
Identify the correct scope of features • After completing all the theoretical aspects, you can start working on the practical implementation of your concept. • You can start by prioritizing your requirements and documents.
Must have features for your courier delivery application • Admin chat • Premium delivery • Packaging options • Real-time tracking • Push notifications • Payment gateway • Rating and review • Rewards and offers
App development • For development of your on-demand courier delivery app would include the UI/UX design, testing, and engineering. • The only thing that would differ is the technological stack and tools that you would choose for your application.
There are two ways to approach app development: • Hire your own in-house team for mobile app development. • Find a suitable, reputed, and experienced technology provider that will take care of your entire mobile application development.
Launch the MVP, learn, and improve • One common mistake that many people commit is going for the full-fledged application in the first go. • The more sensible decision would be to prioritize the features and scope of the project to develop the minimum viable product (mvp).
Critical factors to consider for courier delivery app development • Market your app • Establish relationships with your target audience • Attract customers with offers • Act on feedback • Customized messages
The mobile app development company which you are going to hire for app designing and development. • Which mobile platform are you going for? Is it ios, android, or both? You can choose any of the platform or both of them as per your requirement. • Post-launch client services which you’ll require from your mobile app development company. • Which set of features are you looking to incorporate in your courier delivery application? • Do you want to build an mvp or a fully-fledged application?
Conclusion • In today’s era of technological advancements, courier delivery application is a soul of any courier & parcel delivery business. • However, merely developing a courier & parcel delivery application is not enough. There are many things that you need to consider which have already discussed in the blog.
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