Last update: 16.09.2026
What is WISMO?
WISMO stands for "where is my order?", the question a customer asks when they cannot see where their parcel is. It can come in by email, chat, phone or social media. Often the parcel is moving normally: the carrier has it and the scan history exists, but the customer cannot find the tracking page or make sense of the carrier's status names.
The cost shows up in three places. First is contacts per order: every "where is my order" message is a support ticket that clear, easy-to-find tracking could have prevented. Then there is the cost of handling each contact. An agent has to look up the order, open the carrier's tracking page, read the latest scan and reply. nShift's figures put the average cost of a WISMO call at €12. Finally, there is the share of the support queue taken up by these questions, particularly at peak. Multiply contacts per order by weekly orders and by €12, and you have the customer service cost a retailer is already paying for tracking.
Two retailers using nShift Track show what that can mean in practice. ICANIWILL, the Swedish activewear brand, shipped over 400,000 orders a year without its own customer-facing tracking experience, so customers followed their parcels on the carriers' portals. After moving delivery communication into branded notifications of its own, it saw a 50% reduction in delivery-related questions, along with a 25% click-through rate on shipping confirmations, compared with an industry average of around 18%. Apotea, the Swedish online pharmacy, gave customers a single place to follow deliveries across multiple carriers and recorded a 27% reduction in customer service calls.
Why WISMO matters for retention
A WISMO contact is one of the moments that can shape whether a customer orders again, because it exposes the quality of the delivery management behind the order. If customers can find their tracking information and receive useful updates before they have to ask, a routine delivery stays routine instead of becoming a support case.
Real-time visibility into the delivery process can help customers stay informed about their delivery status, reduce anxiety, and increase trust in the delivery process.
The business impact of great delivery experiences
According to a study by McKinsey, customers who are satisfied with their delivery experience are 60% more likely to make repeat purchases.
Moreover, providing a branded tracking experience can reinforce brand identity, enhance customer loyalty, and differentiate merchants from competitors.
A study by Accenture found that 80% of customers are more likely to do business with a company that offers a personalized experience.
Key features that delight customers
By integrating feedback forms and review requests into the WISMO parcel tracking page, merchants can gather valuable insights into the customer experience and improve their online reputation.
According to a study by Deloitte, 60% of customers read online reviews before making a purchase.
By following best practices and leveraging tracking data, merchants can optimize delivery operations, reduce costs, and improve the customer experience.
Strategies for proactive post-purchase communication
To make the most of parcel tracking, merchants should provide real-time updates, offer branded parcel tracking experiences, capture customer feedback and reviews, communicate proactively, and use tracking data to optimize delivery operations. According to a study by PwC, 73% of customers expect to be able to track their delivery in real time.
Using tracking data to optimize operations
By providing real-time updates, merchants can meet customer expectations and reduce the number of "Where Is My Order" (WISMO) calls.
Furthermore, by offering a branded parcel tracking experience, merchants can provide customers with a consistent and seamless experience that reinforces brand identity. A study by Epsilon found that personalized experiences can increase customer loyalty by up to 80%.
Real-world outcomes: from satisfaction to profitability
By integrating feedback forms and review requests into the WISMO tracking page, merchants can gather valuable insights into the customer experience and improve their online reputation.
By communicating proactively with customers in the event of delays or other issues, merchants can manage the post purchase experience and reduce customer anxiety.
Finally, by analyzing tracking data, merchants can identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in their delivery process and optimize their operations to reduce costs and improve the customer experience.
Best practices for implementing WISMO tracking
In conclusion, WISMO tracking is a powerful tool for increasing customer satisfaction in e-commerce. By providing real-time visibility, offering branded tracking experiences, and capturing customer feedback and reviews, merchants can enhance the customer experience, boost their online reputation, and build long-term customer loyalty.
According to a study by Bain & Company, increasing customer retention rates by 5% can increase profits by up to 95%7. By following best practices and leveraging tracking data, merchants can optimize their delivery operations, reduce costs, and stay ahead of the competition.
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Author
Luc Altorf
Industry Expert, nShift
Luc Altorf is a dynamic professional focused on forging strategic partnerships and driving new ventures in the ecommerce and parcel logistics sectors. With a results-driven approach, Luc works closely with customers and partners to uncover opportunities that enhance growth and efficiency.
