{"id":17951,"date":"2025-09-18T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hes.de\/service-ohne-huerden-warum-barrierefreie-lieferungen-zum-standard-werden-muessen\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:00:30","slug":"barrier-free-delivery-why-accessible-service-must-become-the-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hes.de\/en\/barrier-free-delivery-why-accessible-service-must-become-the-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrier-Free Delivery: Why Accessible Service Must Become the Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17951\" class=\"elementor elementor-17951 elementor-14674\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18eb1167 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18eb1167\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deb8ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"deb8ad8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Society is ageing, and with it, the requirements for last-mile services are changing. Particularly when it comes to bulky goods, such as TVs, household appliances or rehabilitation products, there is a growing demand for accessible delivery services. These services make an important contribution to customer satisfaction and enhance service quality in an area that has become a key factor in the purchasing decision for many people. But what exactly does accessible delivery mean in practice?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42938dff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42938dff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Delivery Standards Need to Change<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a18512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a18512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With demographic change in Germany, the number of people over the age of 65 is steadily increasing, both in urban and rural areas. This customer group is becoming increasingly digitally active, regularly shops online and expects the same level of convenience as younger customers. At the same time, there are often challenges in everyday life, such as limited mobility, uncertainty when connecting technical appliances and a lack of support at home.<br \/><br \/>This creates specific challenges for bulky goods logistics. Traditional delivery services quickly reach their limits when appliances need to be not only delivered, but also positioned, connected and explained. This is where 2-man handling comes into play, adapted to accessibility requirements. The aim is to develop service processes that are safe, easy to understand and transparent, contributing to a positive customer journey, including for customers who may need more time or do not have support available at home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1742ebf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1742ebf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Transparent Planning and Accessible Communication<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bbe46be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bbe46be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Accessibility does not begin at the customer\u2019s doorstep, but with the very first contact. The order confirmation already sets the tone for whether older customers feel well informed and supported. An age-friendly delivery service therefore relies on <strong>clear and easy-to-understand communication<\/strong> tailored to the needs of an ageing customer base.<\/p><div><div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">A key aspect is the <strong>transparent notification of the delivery date<\/strong>, ideally with selectable or extended time slots that avoid unnecessary time pressure. Particularly for customers with limited mobility or health-related restrictions, very narrow delivery windows can be difficult to manage. In many cases, an SMS or email alone may not be sufficient. A personal phone call can be much more effective.<br \/><br \/><\/div><div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">In addition, <strong>proactive and empathetic customer service<\/strong> can make a significant difference, for example by offering to answer questions about the accessible delivery process or assembly services in advance. Especially when technical products or additional services are involved, this can help customers feel well prepared and supported at every stage.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3448b8c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3448b8c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Key Communication Elements at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-107992ce elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"107992ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Flexible or extended delivery time slots<\/strong> that take into account customers\u2019 daily routines, for example avoiding delivery times that are too early or too late, as well as individual mobility needs.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Clearly worded order confirmations<\/strong> that transparently explain the type of delivery, the delivery time frame and any additional services booked.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Advance notification by phone with clear communication <\/strong> particularly for customers without digital devices or those who may require additional clarification.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Proactive support before delivery<\/strong> for example the option to clarify questions about assembly, old appliance removal or product operation by phone <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acd0f3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6acd0f3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Realistically Assess the Delivery Situation and Plan Accordingly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6c2c2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f6c2c2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Steep staircases, narrow hallways and buildings without lifts: what may be routine for customers with unrestricted mobility can quickly become a barrier for others. Deliveries for customers with limited mobility therefore require <strong>proactive information gathering<\/strong> well before the delivery team arrives on site.<\/p><div><div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">Relevant information about the customer\u2019s home should already be systematically collected during the ordering process. <strong>Floor access, number of stairs, lift availability, assembly and installation, and old appliance removal<\/strong> can be captured through standardised digital queries or specific questions when arranging the delivery date, providing reliable data for effective planning.<br \/><br \/><\/div><div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">For operational implementation, this means that <strong>2-man handling teams<\/strong> can be specifically prepared for each delivery with the appropriate equipment and sufficient time buffers, helping to prevent delays or unpleasant surprises for end customers on site.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95e775c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"95e775c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: On-Site Delivery and Explaining the Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfc1e31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfc1e31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many deliveries, such as TVs, washing machines or electrically adjustable armchairs, now include features that older customers may not yet be familiar with. Simply delivering or assembling the product is therefore not enough. <strong>A comprehensive and satisfactory service also includes on-site guidance on how to use the product<\/strong>. This should be firmly integrated into the <strong>2-man handling<\/strong> process, with trained specialists who can adapt to <strong>different levels of technical knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b6d791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b6d791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important Service Elements of an Age-Friendly Product Explanation Include:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f31b5b elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"78f31b5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Easy-to-understand introduction to basic functions:  <\/strong> Switching on the device, adjusting the volume and selecting channels on TVs, or using remote controls or touch panels, explained clearly and without technical jargon.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Patient communication<\/strong> Delivery teams are trained to explain complex information in simple terms, repeating explanations if necessary.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Providing a quick guide<\/strong> The most important information is summarised in a compact, easy-to-read format using large print, enabling customers to use the devices independently.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><strong>Technical follow-up service:<\/strong> An optional callback service for questions during the first few days after delivery can help reduce uncertainty and increase confidence in the service.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f57a4ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f57a4ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Proactively Offer Additional Support<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bcb2938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bcb2938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Especially for older consumers, it makes sense to offer support proactively as part of the booked service rather than waiting for customers to ask for help. Many people may be reluctant to request assistance, whether due to hesitation, uncertainty, a lack of knowledge about the services included or concerns about being a burden. This makes it all the more valuable for the <strong>2-man handling<\/strong> team to clearly explain upon arrival <strong>which services are included in the order<\/strong>, such as connecting the appliance, taking away the packaging materials or disposing of the old appliance. This creates confidence and trust.<\/p><p>At the <strong>same time, small additional gestures that do not incur extra charges<\/strong> and can be carried out with minimal effort can have a particularly positive impact, such as slightly repositioning a piece of furniture or adjusting the position of a TV. Such gestures can significantly increase customer satisfaction because they demonstrate that the delivery is understood as a comprehensive service.<\/p><p>However, this approach cannot simply be improvised on site. It needs to be part of the company culture. What matters is that <strong>operational teams know what to look out for, understand the specific needs of older customers<\/strong> and know how to provide assistance in a professional and efficient manner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c95f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90c95f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: A Niche Service? Accessible Delivery Is a Mark of Quality\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0ce22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f0ce22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Last-mile requirements are changing. <strong>Accessible delivery services are becoming a future-ready standard<\/strong> that can influence brand trust and customer recommendations. HES places particular emphasis on high customer satisfaction. That is why <strong>2-man handling teams<\/strong> receive targeted training and preparation, both in technical expertise and in supporting customers for whom a successful delivery and the commissioning of new appliances cannot be taken for granted.<br \/><br \/>Accessible delivery means designing the entire service process so that everyone involved feels <strong>safe, well informed and treated with respect<\/strong>. This transforms a simple handover into a positive start with the new product, based on consideration for the customer\u2019s individual needs. 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