e commerce

VogueWear Cut COD Returns (RTO) by 18% with Automated Verification

Client Success Story: VogueWear Online Shop
Key Result: -18% RTO

The Challenge

With Cash on Delivery (COD) representing 70% of orders, VogueWear faced high Return-to-Origin (RTO) costs from impulsive buys, fake details, and customer unavailability upon package delivery.

The Solution

We integrated order verification flows into Shopify via Webhooks. When a COD order is placed, a message triggers with 'Confirm' and 'Cancel' buttons. It validates delivery addresses and sends out-for-delivery WhatsApp alerts so customers stay available.

"Verifying COD orders via WhatsApp saved us shipping costs and improved our operating margins significantly."

— Siddharth Goel, Operations Head

Measurable Outcomes

  • Reduced RTO rates by 18%, saving thousands in shipping overheads
  • Nudged 12% of COD orders to convert to prepaid using direct discount links
  • Significantly improved courier delivery success rates