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Driverless Delivery is Here, and it is Starting With the Food Industry
The world has seen a rapid growth of technological developments in recent years. While self-driving vehicles seemed too futuristic only a decade ago, we are now seeing major players in the food industry using self-driving technology for their driverless delivery...
Thriving as a Small Business
As the owner of a small company (under 100) that has withstood the test of time for 26 years this September, I’m often asked how we managed to beat the odds to stay in business when upwards of 51 percent fail within five years, and only one in three make it to the...
The Business of Food Delivery: How Apps are Evolving Post-Covid
The food delivery business is booming. Or is it? The demand for dining-in during the Covid pandemic and lockdowns increased radically, which in turn increased the revenue for food delivery businesses as well as the number of said businesses. But now that in-person...
Industry insights
The Push for Supply Chain Efficiency: Collapsing Our Resources from the Inside Out
After the pandemic, there has been a widespread push for supply chain efficiency. But has it gone too far? Are we collapsing our resources?
The Lasting Impacts of the Pandemic on the Supply Chain
With the pandemic declared over, what are its lasting impacts on the supply chain, last mile. and more? Learn more here.
The Business of Food Delivery: How Apps are Evolving Post-Covid
Food delivery businesses have evolved dramatically during and now after the Covid-19 pandemic. See what’s new in the food delivery space.
How to Improve Your Fleet Management and Maintenance
In any logistics operation, your fleet is one of your most important assets. Learn how to improve your fleet management and maintenance here.
The 7 Best Last Mile Delivery KPIs
The first step in improving last mile delivery operations is knowing the best last mile delivery KPIs that your business should be measuring.
Pros and Cons of Less Than Truckload Shipping
If your company is considering less than truckload shipping (LTL), first consider the pros and cons of this logistics approach.
Routing & Dispatch
Hyperlocal Delivery: What It Is and What It Provides
Hyperlocal delivery is a buzzword going around in the logistics space. But what is it? And what does it provide for customers? Learn here.
Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting: Is It Necessary for Delivery Companies?
Driver vehicle inspection reporting can be time and money intensive to implement, but are they necessary for delivery companies? Learn here!
Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Multiple Stop Delivery Routes
Is your company looking to plan multiple stop delivery routes? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
The 5 Best Last Mile Dispatch Systems for Your Business
Is your last mile logistics operation missing the key component of dispatch? Here’s the top 5 best last mile dispatch systems for you to use.
The 5 Best Last Mile Tracking Software Solutions
Here is Elite EXTRA’s list of some of the top 5 best last mile tracking software solutions on the market. Want to learn more, let’s talk!
How Couriers Play an Important Role in Hotshot Deliveries
Hotshot deliveries are a big part of courier operations, so how can you becoming a hotshot dispatching courier to keep up?
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Delivery Network
Driverless Delivery is Here, and it is Starting With the Food Industry
Driverless delivery is beginning to take off in the food delivery industry, what does this mean for your delivery operation?
Cost Analysis: Scheduling Crowdsourced Delivery Routes vs Using an In House Fleet
With the rise of scheduling crowdsourced delivery routes, an important question to ask is how does the cost compare to an in house fleet?
Delving Into Rideshare to Solve Last Mile Driver Shortages
Last mile delivery driver shortages have been hitting the last mile delivery industry hard recently. Can rideshare fleets help?
Ultimate Guide to Dispatching Hotshot Deliveries
If your company is looking to offer hotshot deliveries for you customers, here’s the ultimate guide to running a hotshot delivery service
How Will Food Delivery Rewards Impact Last Mile Delivery?
The newest trend in credit card perks is food delivery rewards. Learn how these perks impact the last mile food delivery industry.
How to Connect With Drivers to Complete Local Floral Deliveries
Want to learn how you can offer on-demand local floral deliveries without your own driver fleet? Learn how to connect with drivers here!
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Returns Automation
Here’s How a Returns Management Software Will Benefit Your Operations
Make your return process easier by implementing software route planning for returns operations. Learn more here!
5 Tips for Improving Your Auto Parts Returns Management
Managing part returns can be extremely complicated. Here’s 5 tips for improving your returns parts management processes.
The No Return, Return Policy
Why are businesses adopting a no return, return policy? What can companies do to optimize returns and reduce reverse logistics costs?
Tackling the Biggest Logistics Issue: Returns
Returns can be a nightmare for companies, and they often cause more problems than they solve.
Better Returns Management: Making Easy to Access Return Requests
What are some ways to make return requests easier for your customers and more manageable for you?
Solving Return Abuse: The $25 Billion Problem
Returns abuse is a massive expenditure for retail companies. Find out how your company can solve returns abuse and reduce this unneeded cost
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Elite EXTRA company
Thriving as a Small Business
As the owner of a small company (under 100) that has withstood the test of time for 26 years this September, I’m often asked how we managed to beat...
Let Gratitude Drive Your Success
Gratitude, by definition, is “a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” It’s a simple, but powerful practice that can have...
Combating the Recession Through Growth vs. Increased Prices and Staff Reductions
Elite EXTRA is combating the potential oncoming recession in a unique way that benefits its customers as well as its employees. Learn more!
Applied Data Consultants Developer of Elite EXTRA Celebrates 25th Anniversary
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - September 22, 2021 Applied Data Consultants (ADC), founder and developer of advanced dispatch software Elite EXTRA, celebrated...
Applied Data Consultants, owner of Elite EXTRA, Awarded 2021 Business of the Year
Applied Data Consultants, owner of advanced dispatch software Elite EXTRA, has been awarded 2021 Business of the Year/Town of Wheaton.
Advanced Dispatch Software Elite EXTRA Routes and Dispatches Its 125 Millionth Route
Over 125 million routes have been dispatched using advanced dispatch software by Elite EXTRA increasing efficiency and decreasing costs.
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