Pickup Point / Locker
Quick answer
A physical location (automated locker or partner point) where the customer collects their order, an alternative to home delivery.
Key takeaways
- Lower last-mile cost
- Lower failed-delivery rate (no dependence on customer presence)
- 24/7 collection experience
What a pickup point is
Pickup point is a collection location - automated locker or partner point - where the order is deposited and the customer collects it when convenient, with a code.
Why it matters to the board
Locker/point collection is cheaper than door delivery, reduces refusal rate and increases customer flexibility. It's increasingly preferred in e-commerce.
Advantages
- Lower last-mile cost
- Lower failed-delivery rate (no dependence on customer presence)
- 24/7 collection experience
How CRMconnect helps
CRMconnect routes orders to locker or pickup-point delivery when more efficient, integrated with couriers offering locker networks, and tracks status through to collection.
Real-world example
A store enabled locker delivery via CRMconnect for urban areas. 34% of customers chose the locker, cutting average delivery cost and removing failed deliveries on those orders.
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Frequently asked
Is locker delivery cheaper?+
Usually yes, because it removes individual door delivery and failed deliveries. The courier drops many parcels in one place.
How do I integrate lockers?+
Through couriers operating locker networks. CRMconnect integrates them and routes suitable orders to them.
Where CRMconnect fits
Related terms
Last-mile
The final delivery stage - from local DC to end customer. The most expensive segment.
LogisticsCarrier Management
Centralised management of multiple couriers and carriers: allocation, AWB generation, tracking and performance review.
OperationsOmnichannel fulfilment
Fulfilling orders from unified stock across all sales channels, with a consistent experience wherever the customer buys.
LogisticsTrack & trace
Real-time tracking of an order or shipment's status and location, from pickup to delivery.