Firewood is the perfect product for offering delivery service
It’s big and bulky, with demand largely concentrated amid rural regions; transporting it can create a mess, and often requires additional time and labour spent unloading and stacking - it’s no surprise that firewood delivery is more in demand now than ever before. What’s more, with the worldwide firewood market predicted to grow by over 4% annually to $1.5 billion in 20311, firewood delivery represents an increasingly lucrative opportunity for firewood merchants of all sizes.
When planning optimized delivery routes with EasyRoutes, customers’ preferred delivery dates and times collected during checkout are seamlessly integrated into route plans and customer communications, ensuring firewood arrives when customers are best prepared to receive it. EasyRoutes’ flexible route options make it simple to set a weight limit for delivery routes, as well as assign extra time and custom tasks for each delivery stop depending on how much firewood needs to be unpacked and stacked.
Firewood sales are particularly affected by seasonality
Like many retail industries, firewood merchants are subject to seasonal swings in demand depending on the time of year - after all, few consumers are considering their winter heating needs when air conditioners are running full steam throughout the spring and summer months. A study of consumption across the United Kingdom indicated that firewood usage can spike by up to 50% during the winter months2, leaving firewood merchants to juggle dozens of deliveries simultaneously as consumers prepare for the cold season.
EasyRoutes’ adaptable driver seat model allows firewood merchants to scale their delivery operations leading up to the coldest months when demand surges, while significantly streamlining operational costs during off-peak seasons. When fall and winter bring an influx of orders, EasyRoutes’ delivery zones and route balancing tools ensure firewood deliveries are efficiently distributed across multiple routes, minimizing route planning and delivery time. EasyRoutes’ seamless Shopify integration further helps support merchants who offer firewood delivery as a seasonal subscription service, turning recurring subscription orders into timely deliveries in just a few clicks.
Firewood delivery can be an eco-friendly choice for consumers
As a renewable resource, many eco-conscious consumers prefer to rely on firewood as their primary or secondary source of heat, reducing their overall reliance on fossil fuels. When grown and harvested properly, firewood can be a carbon neutral fuel source - and when sourced locally, can further reduce the need for long-distance transportation and the associated emissions from trucks or other vehicles hauling fossil fuels long distances.
Catering to both eco-conscious managers and consumers alike, EasyRoutes' powerful route optimization engine enables firewood merchants to plan the most efficient delivery routes with ease, ensuring timely delivery while reducing unnecessary miles on the road, and fuel wasted on idling in traffic. By leveraging EasyRoutes’ advanced planning features, including avoiding toll roads and eliminating U-turns, merchants can further enhance their delivery fuel efficiency, cutting down emissions during peak delivery seasons. Equipped with the EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app, many eco-conscious firewood merchants are taking sustainability to the next level, using electric vehicles or other eco-friendly transportation options to deliver firewood while minimizing their environmental footprint.
Elevate your firewood deliveries today!
The seasonal demand for firewood, combined with the logistical challenges of delivering bulky, heavy products, makes efficient delivery solutions essential for firewood merchants. EasyRoutes is the perfect partner to help streamline your operations, offering advanced route optimization, flexible delivery management, and seamless Shopify integration. Whether you're preparing for the winter surge or managing a steady flow of subscription orders, EasyRoutes equips you with the tools to optimize routes, reduce fuel costs, and enhance customer satisfaction with real-time updates and transparent delivery tracking
Ready to take your firewood delivery service to the next level? Start optimizing your deliveries and delight your customers with timely, eco-friendly service. Install EasyRoutes from the Shopify App Store today and give all the app's features a test drive throughout your 14-day free trial. 🪵🔥🚚✨
Create optimized delivery routes from your orders.
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Keep customers up-to-date and informed.
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