Shopify is adding incorrect deliver by dates

  1. Shopify Order Status:

    • The order was marked as “Fulfilled” on August 9, 2024.
    • A tracking number was provided, and its status is shown as “Confirmed.”
    • The order has a “Deliver by” date set for Thursday, August 15, 2024.
  2. EasyPost Tracking Status:

    • The package is still in the “Pre-Transit” phase, meaning it hasn’t yet been picked up or moved by the carrier.
    • The estimated delivery date is shown as “Unknown”.
    • The most recent activity on the package was on August 9, 2024, at 9:07 AM, where only the label was created.
    • The last update on this status was on August 13, 2024, at 7:09 PM, with no new movement.

Analysis:- Discrepancy in Delivery Information:

  • Shopify has generated a “Deliver by” date of August 15, 2024, even though the package hasn’t moved from its initial “Pre-Transit” phase.

  • EasyPost, on the other hand, does not have an estimated delivery date and still shows the package in the “Pre-Transit” state.

  • Potential Issue:

    • It appears Shopify may be automatically generating incorrect delivery dates that do not accurately reflect the actual shipping status provided by the carrier (EasyPost in this case).
    • This could cause confusion or dissatisfaction for customers who are expecting their orders to be delivered by the date indicated by Shopify, even when the package has not yet shipped.

This discrepancy could be particularly problematic for customer trust and satisfaction, as they might rely on the “Deliver by” date provided by Shopify when, in reality, the carrier’s tracking information indicates no significant progress in the shipment.