How is it that expedite shipping exists (next-day delivery/ international expedite/ etc) in relationship to standard shipping? Its not like companies benefit or profit from the time the package is in transit. I understand its a “premium” feature but why isnt it ideal to have packages delivered in the shortest/ least time-consuming route, and if so, why arent these shorter/ less time-consuming routes the standard?
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The shortest route isn’t the cheapest route (in general), because a shorter route needs faster transport, faster turnaround in warehouses, etc.
This means the shipping company has a fast, expensive option and a cheap, slow option. The business that is selling something is just passing on these options (and the extra cost) to the consumer.
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