Please note that orders are subject to fulfilment delays as a result of incorrect addresses, unclear packaging instructions, insufficient inventory, changes placed on order after the order is created.
Event Shipments
(Warehousing > Stock Shipments > Create Send > Event Shipment)
- Used for bulk shipments directly to the event venue.
- This is the only shipment method where Reachdesk delivers your swag and gifts on a specific arrival date.
- This method requires at least 5 business days lead time, with no exceptions
Large Shipments
(Warehousing > Stock Shipments > Create Send > Large Shipment)
- Used for bulk swag shipments delivered to a home or office address.
- There is no guaranteed shipping timeline for this method.
- Arrival date will vary based on economy carriers' policies.
Warehouse Transfers
(Warehousing > Stock Shipments > Create Send > Large Shipment)
- This moves your stock between Reachdesk warehouses.
- The arrival date will vary subject to customs.
- Most will deliver within 10 business days after fulfilment.
Bundle Orders
(Gifting and swag campaigns created in Reachdesk)
- This method is reserved for gift bundle sends containing a small number of items, including a handwritten note used for personalized gifting campaigns.
- This method is not suitable for event sending, as a delivery date cannot be guaranteed, and should be reserved only for 1:1 gift sends.
- Normally these orders are fulfilled within 3 business days.
- Arrival date varies as subject to economy carriers. Most deliver within 5 business days after fulfilment.
Key reminders for event shipments
✅ Event Shipments enable you to ship by air, guaranteeing faster delivery.
✅ Event Shipments are the only method that allows you to select an arrival date.
✅ Event Shipments require at least 5 business days lead time and at least a 2-day delivery window.
✅ Be mindful of our receiving time SLAs. If the window between events is too tight, we recommend having duplicates of the same SKU.
✅ We recommend scheduling shipments to land at your event at least 48 hours before your event start date.
Instances that can delay event shipments
❌ Trying to send items to an event via a Large Shipment or Bundle Order instead of an Event Shipment.
❌ Sending to unsupported countries for events (see our rate card for details).
❌ Including power banks, or other restricted warehouse items.
❌ Shipping items that are not in stock at any of our warehouses.
❌ Sending items to our warehouse without compliant packaging may delay stocking. Please follow our packaging guidelines.
❌ Selecting items from open event returns.
Need more event support?
Contact your CSM to set up an Event Planning Kickoff Call. We can work with you to provide the following:
- Event calendar coordination
- Event packaging optimization
- Event return support
- Restricted SKU review
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