Valentine’s is all about the “L word” (and this time we mean logistics)

Sure, Valentine’s Day is about love. Love for our significant other, children and friends. But it’s also about another word: logistics.

At On Time Logistics, we’re all about that second “L word.” Hey, after all, it’s in our name!  What’s great about logistics and Valentine’s Day are the companies that make deliveries, giving customers the convenience of being able to focus on the first “L word.”

Just check out these interesting statistics about Valentine’s Day:

Average Valentine’s Day spending: $13.19 billion (per consumer average is $116.21)

Number of Valentine’s Day cards exchanged each year: 180 million

Average number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day: 196 million

Average number of children conceived on Valentine’s Day: 11,000

Most common gifts given for Valentine’s Day (in order): Candy, flowers, cards, jewelry, dining out, clothing, gift cards, “other” gifts.

A few tips for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, which can put a little extra strain on the companies who offer deliveries. Some may even charge a surplus delivery charge for Saturday on top of their usual delivery charge.

We suggest surprising your sweetheart and having their gift delivered earlier than Saturday (if you haven’t already, you need to get that order in now no matter when it’s delivered!). Another option is to hire a local courier service to deliver your gifts, which will put less strain on the store where you purchased the gift thus giving you more flexibility and possibly save money.

In general, it’s always a good idea to find out if their place of work or school has rules about when and where items can be delivered. Did you know that a growing number of school districts don’t allow students to receive deliveries at all? Some just limit it to no balloons or glass vases. That’s important information to find out ahead of time.

Have you ordered your Valentine’s Day gift yet?