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CPI Inflation is the Highest Since 1981… What Does This Mean for Auto Parts?
The United States Bureau of Statistics recently released a report that showed how CPI inflation rose by 8.5% from a similar period last year. This is 0.1% higher than the elevated Dow Jones estimate of 8.4%. It is the highest gain in CP inflation since December 1981...
Solving Last Mile Problems with a 3rd Party Delivery Network
The eCommerce industry is growing at an unprecedented pace. By the year 2025, sales this sector is projected to be 7.4 trillion dollars. As a result of this growth, customer expectations are also changing, especially regarding shipping and logistics. Most...
The No Return, Return Policy
Reasons Businesses are Telling You Not to Send the Product Back Most businesses regularly encounter customers who change their minds about a product and demand a refund. However, many retailers are rejecting returns, giving their clients refunds, and asking them to...
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Short and Long Term Consequences of Rising Gas Prices on Last Mile Delivery
Rising gas prices are affecting every facet of our lives. But what do these increased prices mean for the already costly last mile?
CPI Inflation is the Highest Since 1981… What Does This Mean for Auto Parts?
With CPI inflation numbers reaching heights that we haven’t seen since 1981, it’s left many businesses wondering “What does this mean for me?”
Green Supply Chains: Sustainable Last Mile Practices
In this post, we’ll explore the definition of green supply chains and take a look at some of the benefits of sustainable last mile practices.
Top 7 Leading Reasons for Returns- Knowing Your Customers
By knowing the reasons for returns, companies can adapt the structure of their business to ensure that they don’t receive as many returns
How to Simplify Your Floral Business Deliveries During the Holidays
Elite EXTRA will help you manage your holiday flower delivery needs to focus on what matters most: giving your customers the best service possible.
Last Mile Delivery – How to Add Tracking Numbers to Your Courier Deliveries
In this article we explore the importance of last mile carrier tracking and how to add tracking numbers to your delivery.
Routing & Dispatch
Inefficient Car Parts Delivery? Optimize Your Routes Today!
If your company is sick of having an inefficient car parts delivery operation, see how route optimization software can help!
How to Plan the Most Efficient Delivery Routes
Learn how Elite EXTRA, the most efficient route planner on the market, can help you streamline your logistics routes and cut costs.
How to Find the Best Dispatching Software for Small Businesses
Running a small business is difficult. Picking software shouldn’t be! Learn how to find the best dispatching software for your small business
How Last Mile Technology is Shaping the Future of Delivery
The world of delivery is constantly evolving, read on to see how last mile technology is shaping the future of delivery.
The Key to Offering Same Day Furniture Delivery
Want to get started offering same day delivery of your furniture products? Read this article to gain key insights on how to get started!
Solving Vehicle Routing Problems
Learn how to solve your vehicle routing problems in order to improve logistics efficiency, and impress your customers with fast fulfillment.
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Delivery Network
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!
Solving Last Mile Problems with a 3rd Party Delivery Network
The last mile is filled with challenges and problems that need to be solved. See how a Delivery Network can help your last mile business.
Why Are Companies Using Third Parties for House Delivery?
Recently, there has been a rise in companies utilizing third party fleets to complete their house deliveries. Learn why here!
Liquor Delivery Services: Can Third Party Delivery Help?
Are you looking for a liquor delivery service? Explore the benefits of delivery liquor with third party delivery services.
How to Successfully Offer One Day Shipping
Consumers are expecting faster and faster delivery of their products, but how can you company successfully offer 1 day shipping?
How Much Should You Tip a Delivery Driver?
As a consumer, it’s always hard to tell how much you should be tipping your delivery driver. Here’s a quick way to figure out how much to tip
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Courier Management
Steps to Improve Your Courier Drop Offs
Improving your courier drop offs means an overall more enjoyable customer experience. Here’s some steps to improve this customer touchpoint.
Why You Should Adopt Courier Tracking For Your Business.
Courier tracking is a process used to localize customers’ parcels, packages, and containers at the sorting point and during delivery.
Setting Delivery Charges: How to Price Your Deliveries
Courier service providers are heavily reliant on delivery costs to make profits and remain competitive in the market.
Driver Management Software for Couriers
The managing of your courier drivers can be made much easier. See how driver management software can simplify your courier operations.
Why Your Courier Service Should Offer Same Day Deliveries (and How to Do It)
Same day courier services have proven beneficial for retailers, and here are some reasons why your company should consider it:
Courier Route Planning for Multiple Addresses
As a courier company, it’s important to plan routes for multiple addresses for pickups and delivery. Learn how you can do this with ease!
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Returns Automation
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
Does Your Business Need Return Tracking Software?
Visibility is important in any returns operation. Learn how return tracking software can improve returns visibility and efficiency.
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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.
Elite EXTRA Dispatches Its 300 Millionth Order
Advanced dispatch software Elite EXTRA hit a milestone in July, dispatching its 300 millionth order with customers in 50 industries globally.
Applied Data Consultants/Elite EXTRA Announces New COO and CPO
Applied Data Consultants. owner of Elite EXTRA announce new promotions for COO and CPO roles for the software firm.
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