Tesla plans to suspend operations on Mar. 23, an unsurprising move with the coronavirus spreading like wildfire and paralyzing the globe. The company will temporarily halt operations at its Fremont factory as part of its safety and health precautions.
Businesses have been feeling the effects of the coronavirus with workers as local agencies discourage most from carrying out their usual daily routines due to health concerns. And with a depleted workforce, Tesla has not been spared from maintaining operations like most entities. But before it does shut down operations, the company still has one interesting solution that could work for businesses forced into telecommuting and less human physical interaction or contact.
According to Globe News Wire, Tesla plans to introduce touchless deliveries of vehicles in select locations. This means that folks who have pending orders of certain vehicles will still get their cars without having to interact with a person for less exposure to the coronavirus.
At the end of customers, they would need to get hold of the Tesla app to unlock their new vehicle at the delivery parking lot. Should more papers need to be filled up or signed, such will be left at the vehicle upon pick up. Once the documents are completed, the completed papers can be dropped off at a designated drop-off spot at the location site, Slash Gear reported.
What Tesla failed to mention are the locations where this could be done. While it is an innovative way of carrying out their business without their usual employees, customers who have pending orders will need to know the coverage first to make the necessary planning.
Regardless, the recourse is another brilliant move from the company in light of the COVID-19 issue. It could be something other businesses may consider doing, using technology and making it work on their behalf. Curiously, among the things in the retail industry that could use such innovation are the food and medicine sectors. With most being forced to stay at home, these are some of the necessities that need ways to reach people in their homes.
COVID0-19 cases continue to swell from across the globe. Deaths have been mounting while cures are being reported at a snail's pace. For now, everyone is urged to stay indoors for their well-being. Isolation is the best most can do and proper hygiene is encouraged. It may take a while before a cure comes out, meaning it would be best to stay indoors at all times.
