How do I tell my customer about delivery status?
- Customer Name.
- Complete Ship-to Address (including name)
- Link to Shipping or Tracking Number.
- Accurate Delivery Time (for example, “Your box will arrive in 2-3 business days!”)
Hello [name], We're happy to let you know that we've received your order. Once your package ships, we will send you an email with a tracking number and link so you can see the movement of your package. If you have any questions, contact us here or call us on [contact number]!
First, be sure to apologize specifically for the delay and explain why it occurred. Next, offer some form of compensation or discount on future orders. Finally, ask for feedback from the customer so that you can improve your process for future deliveries.
Body: Hi [first name], Unfortunately, your package has been delayed due to [insert reason]. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Stay tuned for updates on your order tracking page [Link to order tracking page] and call/text our customer service team if you have any questions.
- The name and contact details of the seller.
- The name and contact details of the customer.
- The date of issue.
- The date of delivery.
- A description of the goods contained in the order.
- The quantity of each product included in the shipment.
Thank you for your business. I'm the owner here at [Company Name] and wanted to let you know that your order has been delayed due to the severe weather. We apologize for the inconvenience and I'm working with my staff to make sure it arrives as soon as possible.
- Ensure that you have all information you need to respond. ...
- Avoid unnecessary complexity. ...
- Use the language of the customer. ...
- Ask questions in a polite and professional manner. ...
- Follow the three S's when asking a question. ...
- Use formatting for important information. ...
- Always proofread.
Be polite: Try to be kind and positive in your response. Let the customer know you empathize with them. Find an answer: It is important to answer any questions the customer has to aid in their satisfaction. Offer a solution: If you can, offer a solution for how your company can improve the customer's experience.
Before we go into the weekend, I wanted to update you on the status of your issue. Your [ISSUE] is in progress and is being worked on by our product team. We're prioritizing your request, and I will make sure this issue is resolved over the weekend. Thanks for your patience.
We sincerely apologize to you for the delay in delivery of the products you ordered with us. Due to irregularities in the manufacturing department, this inconvenience has been caused to you. We are also flooded with a large number of unexpected orders this month and all this has led to this delay.
How do you send an email to a client for delay in project delivery?
I'm sorry to inform you that we are experiencing a delay in the [insert project] and have adjusted the timeline according to the new scenario. Due to [reason for delay], the [project name] has been delayed by [insert length of delay].
- Adopt Logistics Technology. ...
- Plan & Schedule in Advance. ...
- Set Minimum/Maximum. ...
- Make Package Finding Easier. ...
- Incorrect or Misspelled Addresses. ...
- Avoid Traffic. ...
- Avoid Failed Delivery Attempts. ...
- Improve Visibility Throughout the Process.

Please advise/update us on the delivery status. - Okay with "us" and a period. Please provide an update on the delivery status/status of the delivery. Please update our/the client on the delivery status.
Consider the following example: “Dear X, please accept our apologies for this delay with your delivery. We are currently investigating the situation and will get back to you as soon as we get more information.”
A delivery note is a document that lists all the goods included in a delivery, and is often referred to as a dispatch note, or goods receipt. The note is included in the shipment and lists the quantity of products included in the delivery, it doesn't list any values like price of goods.
Do I need to keep a copy of all delivery notes? Delivery notes should be kept until the invoice for the goods is raised. The delivery note should then be attached to the invoice and kept for a period of six years.
What is a goods received note? A goods received note (GRN) is a record of goods received from suppliers, and the record is shown as a proof that ordered products had been received. The record is used by the buyer for comparing the number of goods ordered to the ones delivered.
- Express your most sincere apologies. ...
- Own the mistake. ...
- Explain what happened. ...
- Acknowledge the customer's goals. ...
- Present a plan of action. ...
- Ask for forgiveness. ...
- Don't take it personally. ...
- Allow clients to provide additional feedback.
To apologize the right way at work, acknowledge what happened, state your mistake, and take corrective action based on what you've learned. Avoid apologizing too often or apologizing for others' mistakes, and don't take constructive criticism as a reprimand. Short, prompt and (if possible) in-person apologies are best.
- • I'm sorry that you've had to deal with [issue] • I am sorry that we failed to [cause of issue] and you've had to deal with the outcome. • ...
- • The issue happened because we [what caused the issue]. To prevent it from happening again [what you will do] ...
- • Again, I'm deeply sorry this has happened to you.
How do you respond to I will let you know professionally?
You reply on letterhead stationery: Thank you for reaching out to our company, I will take care of this myself and determine if we are in a position to offer a proposal. I can call or email you on Friday to let you know if we can accommodate you and, if so, discuss particulars then.
...
Instead of yes, you can say:
- Yes I can/Yes, sure thing.
- Yes of course!/Of course I will.
- Yes I can. ...
- Sure. ...
- Sure thing!
- I can certainly do that for you.
- Hello! Thanks for reaching out to us at [Business Name]. Did you find what you were looking for?
- Hey there. Thank you for using [Service Name]. ...
- Hi, [Customer Name]! Welcome back to [Business Name]. ...
- Welcome back, [Customer Name]. I'm happy to see you again!
- Thank you for your inquiry about our product. ...
- Thanks for your inquiry. ...
- We really appreciate your inquiry about our products. ...
- Happy to hear from you! ...
- It is a pleasure to respond to your inquiry about our products.
- Be human.
- Use effective language.
- Request information the right way.
- Provide clear information and resources.
- Answer all their questions.
- Proactively follow up.
- Apologize and empathize.
- Make it right.
Responding to Customers on Social Media
You should keep two things in mind when formulating your response: Your primary focus should obviously be to help the customer in question, but remember that you're also sending a subliminal message to anyone else who might come across this comment (and your response).
"Dear [First name], We are so sorry you didn't receive what you ordered. We understand an experience like this can be very upsetting. I've double-checked your original order, and the correct items should arrive tomorrow between [Time Period].
If you get the “no response” response: Accept that you can't control what other people do. You don't know their motivations or reasoning. So, don't automatically assume a “no response” equals no unless you really know the person and his/her modus operandi. Do follow up once, but probably no more than that.
Due to a shipping strike, your order's delivery is delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. We would like to further assist you with any questions you may have. You can contact our support team through our website or send an email directly by responding to this email.
- Adopt Logistics Technology. ...
- Plan & Schedule in Advance. ...
- Set Minimum/Maximum. ...
- Make Package Finding Easier. ...
- Incorrect or Misspelled Addresses. ...
- Avoid Traffic. ...
- Avoid Failed Delivery Attempts. ...
- Improve Visibility Throughout the Process.
How do you write an email asking for delivery?
Kindly let me know about your intention within a week of the delivery of this letter. Looking forward to your positive and timely response. Dear Sir, I request you to kindly deliver me the invitation cards (Product type) I had ordered fifteen days/1 week ago for my brother's (or Sister) wedding.
Example Sentences for Step 1
We appreciate your business and your recent order, but regret to say that we cannot supply the part you want. Thank you for your recent order. Unfortunately, our main warehouse was destroyed by fire last week, and we anticipate a three-week delay before we can ship your order.
- An apology at the start of the letter to set the tone of the letter to your client.
- An explanation/description of the reason for the delay.
- The expected length of the delay.
- New updated deadlines.
- Open the letter up to a discussion or further questions for the client.
- "Apologies for the Late Reply; I've Been Busy With X” ...
- “Sorry for My Late Response; How's Everything Going With X?” ...
- “I'd Hoped to Reply Sooner, But I'm Afraid I Have Some Bad News” ...
- Apologize in Advance.
- Thank you for confirming that information. ...
- Thanks for confirming. ...
- Thanks for providing confirmation. ...
- Thank you so much for confirming. ...
- Thank you for taking the time to confirm that information. ...
- Thank you for your confirmation of this information.
- Ensure that you have all information you need to respond. ...
- Avoid unnecessary complexity. ...
- Use the language of the customer. ...
- Ask questions in a polite and professional manner. ...
- Follow the three S's when asking a question. ...
- Use formatting for important information. ...
- Always proofread.
"Dear [First name], We are so sorry you didn't receive what you ordered. We understand an experience like this can be very upsetting. I've double-checked your original order, and the correct items should arrive tomorrow between [Time Period].
Mistakes such as a misspelled address, incorrectly filled out forms, and incomplete information are some of the most common reasons for inaccurate or late deliveries. There are times when the retailer fails to document orders correctly, particularly when overwhelmed by tasks.
Delay in delivery means failure to make delivery (or partial delivery) on time, provided that such failure is not due to any act or omission on the part of the Buyer and that the Supplier is not entitled to relief in accordance with the rules in section 13 on force majeure.
Casually ask them “can I place that order for you now” or if you want to be more subtle try “can we move ahead with the paperwork?” They will say YES in many cases. If not, don't panic! You know where you stand and what you have to do.
How do you write a professional email asking for something?
- Organize your request. ...
- Write an approachable subject line. ...
- Begin with a formal salutation. ...
- Express your request. ...
- Include benefits for the recipient. ...
- Conclude with a call to action. ...
- Focus on the recipient. ...
- Include additional documents.
- “... by [date and time] because [reason]” ...
- “When you have a chance [in the next day, before tomorrow, this week]” ...
- “I apologize for the urgency, but could you please [do X, send me Y, complete Z] at your soonest possible convenience?” ...
- “EOD”