403: Unify Your Retail Experience, with Delivery Solutions
Amy Leachman of Delivery Solutions is an expert in omnichannel e-commerce and retail technology. She details her transition from working at a delivery service provider, Shipt, where she led the last-mile delivery rollout, to her current role at a technology solution provider. Leachman is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex retail challenges, emphasizing the need for a simplified, integrated tech stack to manage multiple delivery partners. She advocates for diversifying delivery options to enhance customer experience, control costs, and build robust contingency plans.
Today I’m joined by Delivery Solutions, an omnichannel e-commerce brand with an admirable mission. They envision a world where online and offline customer experiences merge; where brands interact with shoppers in novel ways and escape their limitations to provide smooth customer experiences – without disruption.
Delivery Solutions’ suite of omnichannel experience products, for everything after the sale, helps enterprise retailers scale with flexible options that boost savings and brand loyalty. Designed with customer experience in mind, their system provides retailers with unprecedented insight into efficiency gaps, AI-powered analytics, and access to new revenue streams.
Today Amy Leachman, Director of Enterprise Accounts at Delivery Solutions, joins me to talk all about the brand and what they do; the landscape of e-commerce, and the growing importance of omnichannel strategies; why diversification, of providers and solutions, is vital; and finding the balance between customer experience, cost, and sustainability.
Guest bio:
Amy Leachman is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in the retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and publishing industries. As the Director of Enterprise Accounts at Delivery Solutions, Amy leads a dynamic team responsible for managing over 30 retail accounts and driving strategic growth within the organization. With a track record of success, Amy brings a wealth of experience to her role. Before joining Delivery Solutions, she held senior leadership positions at prominent companies such as Shipt (acquired by Target), where she spearheaded the development of Shipt’s last-mile delivery program. During the pandemic, Amy played a pivotal role in ensuring the timely delivery of essential items, including CVS prescriptions, Best Buy small appliances, and Total Wine alcohol deliveries were successful. During her time at Shipt, Amy was able to work alongside the Delivery Solution founders to understand the technology and co-launch partnerships together. She demonstrated her ability to navigate challenging circumstances with resilience and innovation. Amy has held positions at Fuzzy Pet Health and Time Inc.’s brands Coastal Living and Southern Living. Before her corporate endeavors, Amy excelled as a Division 1 track athlete, showcasing her dedication and discipline. As a fun fact, Amy was once a Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen stunt double. Amy’s unique combination of strategic vision, industry knowledge, and leadership skills make her an invaluable asset to Delivery Solutions. Her passion for using technology to solve complex problems sets her apart, providing the innovative direction that retailers need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. With Amy at the helm, Delivery Solutions is well-positioned to drive continued success and deliver exceptional value to its clients.
How, and why, the e-commerce market has evolved so rapidly over the last few years; and the landscape of the industry in 2024.
The challenges and opportunities that retailers are facing in the current climate; and the importance of keeping a close eye on cost and control.
An overview of Delivery Solutions – who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers.
Amy’s background; how she moved from delivery service provider to technology solution provider; and why she’s so passionate about the retail industry.
The ideal client for Delivery Solutions.
The importance of Delivery Service Provider (DSP) diversification; and how Delivery Solutions is helping customers to successfully manage their DSPs.
What the diversification of delivery options means for clients, customers, and the industry; and how collaboration allows all partners to achieve shared success.
How the Delivery Solutions team is helping clients to manage the balance between customer demand and expectation, and demanding sustainability goals.
A case study showing how Delivery Solutions helped a large retailer to drastically reduce its integrations – simplifying its tech stack, reducing costs, and increasing order volumes by 35%.
A closer look at onboarding and implementation, and how Delivery Solutions work with clients.
How Delivery Solutions use AI and machine learning to boost customer experience, improve communication, and help retailers make informed decisions for themselves.
The future for Delivery Solutions; and the omnichannel trends we should be looking out for in 2024 and 2025. “Retailers are going to continue to meet customers where they are, based on their buying habits and the ever-evolving technology solutions they can provide them.”
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Head over to Delivery Solution’s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Delivery Solutions and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn or Facebook, or you can connect with Amy on LinkedIn.
- If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about retail and the last mile, check out 393: Get 100% Visibility Over Your Final Mile, with OneRail, 394: Be Agile, Decrease Costs, and Improve Supply Chain Accuracy, with Osa Commerce, or 383: Transform Your Supply Chain and Retail Planning, with RELEX Solutions.
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