I wonder how are they going to improve from there. Previous day delivery? "We deliver before you buy" (tm)
They're already on it [0]
Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
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Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#32I wonder how are they going to improve from there. Previous day delivery? "We deliver before you buy" (tm)
They actually do something like this: Amazon ships stuff to a logistic center close to you when their machine learning algorithms decide you're likely to buy a specific item shortly.
Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#33Just checked and it seems that this is not available for Locker delivery. I wonder why.
They can't guarantee you will get it the "next day" since the store owner is the one who puts the packages into the locker themselves.
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#35Is there a way to restrict my search to eligible items?
Yes. Filter by PRIME | Free Same Day [0] [0] http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/prime/sameday/VXD...
Ugh. This is super annoying. You can only see this filter and the eligability if your default address is in the region. I live in a valid area, but often have things sent to work which is just outside the valid area.
I wish I could see the fast shipping option, and just know I have to send it home.
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#36What kind of infrastructure does it take to be able to offer this kind of service in the chosen metropolitan areas? Do they have warehouses and delivery trucks located nearby that are ready to go at a moment's notice? In any case, this is super cool of Amazon, they are really stepping up their game.
In NYC they bought a huge property in a super busy area (Herald Square) next to the Macys building. I believe there were reports that stated it wasn't a warehouse, but people have seen Amazon carriers go in and out of it. They've been doing Amazon Now / Amazon Fresh in the metropolitan areas for a while. They can accomplish the 1 day delivery basically by piggy backing off these services.
It's a warehouse. Place a Prime Now order for Manhattan delivery and they show you where it's originating, and it's the Herald Square building. (on 34th across from the ESB.)
Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#37What kind of infrastructure does it take to be able to offer this kind of service in the chosen metropolitan areas? Do they have warehouses and delivery trucks located nearby that are ready to go at a moment's notice? In any case, this is super cool of Amazon, they are really stepping up their game.
If you're interested, read "The Everything Store". I just finished it, and it talks all about this.
It's not as written as well as other books, but it's definitely factual and based off of new information (interviews with Amazon employees).
Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#38I wonder how are they going to improve from there. Previous day delivery? "We deliver before you buy" (tm)
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Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#39I wonder how are they going to improve from there. Previous day delivery? "We deliver before you buy" (tm)
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"We thought you may be running low on toilet paper, so we sent some for free. If you're not, then just tick no and we'll take it back, or [from a comment that was deleted shortly after it was posted] pass it to an Amazon neighbor for a $2 credit."
T+1 "We've noticed you appreciate our pre-emptive notifications, and hope we've been helping you out. We'd like to opt you in to our pre-emptive ordering system, so we can help you forget those small essentials. We've included some complementary, ripe, seedless avocados less than 1 day from the tree they were picked from as a sample of the power this feature can offer; this freshness can't be bought in shops."
T+2 "We've opted you in to our pre-emptive ordering system, where we will send you those daily essentials and special seasonal must-haves. There is no commitment. If we ever send you some thing you don't feel you need, we'll happily take it back at no charge and no effort from you."
There is definitely a business model there.
Re: Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
#40I wonder how are they going to improve from there. Previous day delivery? "We deliver before you buy" (tm)
They actually do something like this: Amazon ships stuff to a logistic center close to you when their machine learning algorithms decide you're likely to buy a specific item shortly.
I wonder how many times they've pre-shipped that subwoofer I keep throwing into my cart and then deciding to "save for later."