Urb-It Takes Your Online Shopping Straight to Your Car Within Two Hours
Riley von Niessen — May 11, 2016 — Autos
Volvo Cars has designed a car delivery service that promises to get your online purchases dropped off into your car within two hours after buying. The Swedish start-up was created to relieve busy Volvo owners of having to worry about picking up packages or making sure they're home to sign for deliveries. With Urb-It, users make their car into the delivery location by tracking your car's geo-location and sending out a trusted employee with a single-use key.
All delivery employees, called "Urbers" by the company, are hired under strict regulations to ensure "high-class service and traceability" and orders can be tracked as soon they are place. While consumers are limited to shopping on "Urb-It-enabled" stores, the convenience of leaving work to find your online merchandise placed neatly in your car is enticing. Currently this car delivery service is only offered in Sweden, however the company has plans to expand it globally.
All delivery employees, called "Urbers" by the company, are hired under strict regulations to ensure "high-class service and traceability" and orders can be tracked as soon they are place. While consumers are limited to shopping on "Urb-It-enabled" stores, the convenience of leaving work to find your online merchandise placed neatly in your car is enticing. Currently this car delivery service is only offered in Sweden, however the company has plans to expand it globally.
Trend Themes
1. In-car Delivery Services - Opportunity for companies to partner with automakers to offer in-car delivery services for online purchases, providing convenience to busy consumers.
2. Geo-location Tracking - Potential for businesses to leverage geo-location tracking technology to offer personalized delivery services and improve efficiency.
3. Trust-based Delivery Systems - Space for businesses to explore trust-based delivery systems using verified employees to ensure secure and reliable deliveries.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can capitalize on in-car delivery services to enhance customer experience and differentiate their vehicles in the market.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce companies can align with in-car delivery services to offer a unique selling proposition and cater to the needs of busy consumers.
3. Logistics and Delivery - Logistics and delivery companies can adopt trust-based systems and leverage geo-location tracking to optimize delivery operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
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