SDD stands for same-day delivery. It is when couriers, express and parcel services ship an item on the date of purchase or during a previously agreed time window.
Unlike normal shipments, where parcels are first collected and then distributed along a predefined route, the SDD courier drives directly to the specified address. This practice has long been common in certain industries, for example, for the delivery of medication to pharmacies. Now, it is gaining popularity in retail. A growing number of shoppers are willing to pay an additional fee for this option. However, most service providers restrict same-day delivery to certain cities or areas (and in some cases even to specific items), to ensure they can meet their commitment.
SHD (same-hour delivery) shrinks the time frame even further. In this scenario, brick-and-mortar stores act as warehouses for large online platforms. A courier drives to a nearby shop and picks up the desired product, and then delivers it directly to the customer. E-commerce players, such as Amazon, have to show a certain degree of ingenuity to make this a reality. And the truth is, it is only feasible under ideal conditions. Against this background, the fastest delivery offered by Amazon Prime Now is two hours, and is only available in major cities such as London and Berlin.
LOGISTICS LEXICON ⋅ S – SDD
LOGISTICS LEXICON ⋅ S – SHD
