Same-day delivery isn't just a big-city flex anymore. With rising e-commerce penetration in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, brands are under pressure to deliver faster — everywhere.

But how do you promise Prime-level speed without owning warehouses in every state?

At 99 Years Network LLP, we’ve cracked the code. Here are 6 proven strategies we use to enable same-day and next-day delivery — even outside the metro bubble.

Tip 1: Distribute Inventory Strategically Across Zones

Most brands ship from one central warehouse — bad idea.

We help our clients split their inventory across zonal fulfillment centers (North, West, South, East) to get closer to demand clusters.

Result:

Delivery time slashed by 30–50%

Drastic reduction in shipping cost

Higher customer satisfaction

Tip 2: Use Pin Code Intelligence to Prioritize Locations

We analyze order history by pincode and city tier to identify hotspots.

If 30% of your orders are coming from Indore, Jaipur, and Surat — we recommend stocking inventory closest to those cities.

This isn’t guesswork. It’s data-backed optimization.

Tip 3: Partner with Multiple Courier Networks, Not Just One

Relying on a single courier often means slower deliveries or failed serviceability.

99 Years uses a multi-courier strategy — we plug into top-tier logistics partners like Delhivery, XpressBees, and Ekart, and auto-assign based on:

Speed of delivery

Cost

Courier performance in that region

Tip 4: Enable Same-Day Dispatch Through Warehouse Automation

We run tech-first fulfillment centers that use:

Barcode-based picking

Automated order sync from Shopify, WooCommerce, etc.

Real-time inventory updates

Pre-packed kits for high-volume SKUs

This ensures orders placed before 12 PM are out the door by 2 PM.

Tip 5: Integrate Live Delivery Tracking for End Customers

Transparency builds trust.

Our systems send live tracking links directly to your customers via WhatsApp/SMS so they know their order is en route — no extra plugins needed.

This not only reduces bounce and cancellations, but boosts repeat orders too.

Tip 6: Plan for RTO Reduction in Tier 2/3 Zones

Fast delivery is wasted if the package gets returned.

To reduce Return to Origin (RTO) in Tier 2 cities, we implement:

Address validation tools

COD confirmation calls

Faster first-attempt deliveries

These strategies alone have reduced RTOs by 25% for growing D2C brands we work with.

Final Thoughts

Same-day delivery in Tier 2 cities isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s an expectation.

With 99 Years Network LLP as your 3PL partner, you don’t need 10 warehouses or a huge ops team. You just need smart distribution, strong courier partners, and automation.

Want to see how fast we can make you deliver in your top Tier 2 cities?
Let’s map your orders and run a fulfillment simulation today.
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