deliveryStatus

DeliveryStatus is a term used in logistics and order management to denote the current state of a shipment or package. It functions as a status attribute that tracks progress from order creation to final delivery and provides visibility to customers, carriers, and merchants. In common implementations, DeliveryStatus is represented as a discrete set of states, such as Pending, Picked, In Transit, Out for Delivery, Delivered, Delivery Attempt Failed, Held at Location, Returned, and Cancelled. Some systems use numeric or alphanumeric codes and may extend the set for exceptions or service levels.

Workflow around DeliveryStatus typically follows a sequence from order placement to completion. When an order is placed, status is Pending. After items are picked and packed, the status may switch to Ready or Packed. Carrier pickup changes the status to In Transit; when the driver begins the final leg, it becomes Out for Delivery; upon successful handoff, Delivered. If issues occur, statuses such as Delivery Attempted or Exception may be recorded, often with location and timestamp. Many platforms provide a history log of events that shows status changes with timestamps and geolocation.

Data elements commonly associated with DeliveryStatus include status code, timestamp, location, carrier, tracking number, and optional metadata such as service level or delivery notes. DeliveryStatus is frequently synchronized via APIs, webhooks, or batch feeds from carriers and internal warehouse systems, and is used by customer portals and internal dashboards.

Interoperability concerns include the lack of a universal standard for terminology, requiring mappings between carrier codes and internal schemas. Real-time updates improve visibility, but delays and scan failures can cause discrepancies that must be reconciled.

Applications of DeliveryStatus include customer notifications, SLA monitoring, performance analytics, and exception management. It is a core component of order tracking, last-mile routing, and reverse logistics.