Analysis of the Impact of Delivery Efficiency on E-Commerce Adoption by Courier Companies in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has revolutionized the global retail landscape, offering consumers unprecedented convenience and access to a diverse array of products. This study examines the influence of delivery time accuracy, dispatch and routing efficiency, real-time tracking, cost competitiveness, and last-mile delivery effectiveness on e-commerce adoption among DHL customers in Lagos. The study employed a descriptive survey research design with structured questionnaires administered across major commercial and logistics hubs, including Ikeja, Lagos Island, Lekki, Surulere, and Apapa. According to DHL Nigeria Report (2024), the estimated annual customer base in Lagos was 110,012, from which a sample size of 399 respondents was determined using stratified random sampling and Slovin’s formula. Inferential statistics of multiple regression analysis were applied to analyze the data. Result of multiple regression analysis on the impact of delivery efficiency on e-commerce adoption among DHL customers in Lagos State showed that four (4) out of five (5) explanatory variables were positively statistically significant in explaining the variation of delivery flexibility. These variables were delivery time accuracy (p = 0.000), dispatch and routing efficiency (p = 0.010), real-time tracking capability (p = 0.001), and last-mile delivery effectiveness (p = 0.003). These results emphasize that customers value speed, accuracy, and visibility in delivery logistics more than cost considerations. The study concludes that delivery efficiency plays a statistically significant role in enhancing e-commerce adoption in metropolitan Lagos. DHL should prioritize targeted investments in AI, data analytics, and technology-driven logistics solutions to strengthen delivery time accuracy, routing efficiency, real-time tracking, and last-mile operations.

Delivery Efficiency, E-commerce Adoption, Courier Services

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