Carrier DHL will also assemble kitchens it delivers to consumers at home. In doing so, it responds to the growing number of kitchens bought online.
For the new service, DHL does not only want to cooperate
with webshops, but also with local and regional kitchen manufacturers, who can thus increase their reach.
reach. "Through a webshop and our existing
infrastructure and logistics experience, they can significantly
increase their sales area," said the German courier service. The kitchens will be assembled by two
delivery drivers. As a prerequisite, each kitchen is provided with a
clear instructions. Consumers can track online where their shipment is currently
currently is.
DHL launched the service because it notes that consumers are increasingly turning to the web for furniture and kitchens. Six per cent of furniture items are currently said to be bought online. Consumers would find it safer to order their kitchens online, as floor plans are often more accurate.
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