Arizona has joined the growing list of states that have banned all non-essential businesses from continuing operations in order to limit the spread of coronavirus. Following Governor Ducey’s March 23rd executive order, many businesses face uncertainty about whether vendors and partners will remain open. In addition, businesses are questioning their supply chains and available delivery services to fulfill online and phone orders. Fortunately, logistics and delivery services are deemed essential businesses in Governor Ducey’s executive order as well as nationwide. Here’s why you can rest assured that Xcel Delivery will still be available to facilitate all necessary shipments for your business during this difficult time.
Delivery services keep supply chains moving.
While grocery stores and certain other retail stores have found their shelves emptier than usual, government officials have continued to reassure the public that long-term supply chain issues are unlikely. That’s because both manufacturing and logistics organizations can continue producing and transporting the materials people need.
Online orders are peaking.
The convenience of online ordering has been recognized and appreciated for years. However, ordering online is now the only way to patronize many businesses that have had to temporarily shutter their physical locations. To meet the influx of orders, shipping carriers have had to ramp up operations rather than scale back. Even logistics giants such as Amazon—which normally guarantees 2-day shipping on most orders—are seeing significant delays in their shipping windows.
Utilizing a local delivery service can help you fill gaps in your normal shipping service and get items where they need to go in a pinch. From warehousing and order delivery to cross docking and last mile delivery services, our Phoenix and Tucson delivery teams are here to help in this challenging time. Call (602) 368-1300 in Phoenix or (520) 355-4897 in Tucson to reach us.
