firstdelivery

Firstdelivery refers to the initial delivery of an order from a seller or fulfillment center to a customer, typically the first attempt within a multi-phase delivery process. It is a planning and operational concept used in e-commerce and logistics to set expectations for arrival times and to optimize routing. In many systems, a delivery is scheduled within a specified window, and firstdelivery may occur at the earliest feasible time based on inventory location, carrier capacity, and customer availability.

If the firstdelivery attempt is unsuccessful, carriers may perform further attempts or redelivery, with policies varying by retailer and carrier. The concept is often accompanied by notifications, proofs of delivery, and updates in tracking systems. In practice, firstdelivery is one element in a broader last-mile delivery strategy that aims to balance speed, reliability, and cost.

The term also appears in software and case studies as a variable or label for the first delivery event in a workflow or simulation. Some service providers market features around improving first delivery success rates, such as precise ETA, window narrowing, and real-time routing optimization.

See also: last-mile delivery, delivery window, delivery attempt, proof of delivery, tracking.