I order up two things from RS over the weekend. One essential for the job, the other desirable. Both in stock and to be delivered the next working day. Which I assumed to be Tuesday.
On Monday, get an email 'Dispatch Notification' saying the desirable item will be delivered Tuesday by DHL. The essential one not mentioned.
Panic, and go to the RS site to look for a substitute. Find one, and order that. Again, says next day delivery.
This morning at 9 am, the essential item and the substitute arrive by RM. In separate envelopes.
No sign of the desirable one. I expect (hope) it will come later today.
Why would they send two items from the same order separately - and by different carriers? They are all small and of little weight - the sort of thing you can send by letter post.
Not having a go at RS. Especially if the other bits arrive today. Was surprised to find they now seem to do free next day delivery even on small orders (about 10 quid) paid by credit card.
Just curious about the logistics.