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Best Practices for Managing Cash on Delivery
Over the past decade, but increasingly so in the last few years, shopping from the comfort and convenience of the home has gained widespread popularity thanks to technological advancements, the pandemic, and more. The pandemic also accelerated the adoption of...
Upgrade Your Deliveries With Centralized Dispatching
Last-mile delivery is one of the most in-demand services businesses can offer their customers. With as much as 67% of U.S. consumers expecting their orders to be delivered within two days, this service has become a necessity for many companies. Yet, it's a service...
Fulfilling Final Mile Deliveries: Step-by-Step Strategies for In-House and Third-Party Fleets
When it comes to completing deliveries, there are intricate working parts throughout the whole supply chain, but it ultimately comes down to your final mile delivery driver to ensure that the customer receives their order. Regardless of any conditions-- whether it be...
Industry insights
Your Complete Guide to DVIR: Benefits, Regulations, and More
Want to learn more about Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting? Here’s a complete guide with everything you need to know about DVIR.
Best Practices for Managing Cash on Delivery
Handling cash on delivery (COD) can be tricky in any delivery operation. Here’s a list of best practices to help simplify this process.
8 Supply Chain KPIs Impacting Your Last Mile Deliveries
Management is measurement, but are you measuring the right metrics? Here are 8 supply chain KPIs that affect your last mile deliveries.
Full Truckload (FTL) vs Less Than Truckload (LTL)
FTL vs LTL, what’s the difference? Here we explain the difference between full truckload shipping and less than truckload shipping.
What is a Good Inventory Turnover Ratio? A Quick Guide to Inventory Tracking
Inventory turnover as an important KPI to keep in mind when managing inventory. But what is a good inventory turnover ratio to strive for?
Could Better Logistics and Transport Management Have Eased the Threat of a Railroad Strike?
With the threat of a railroad strike looming, it begs the question, could better logistics and transport management prevented this?
Routing & Dispatch
Transportation Management System: Your Key to Strategic Deliveries
A transportation management system can be the difference maker you need to be strategic with last mile deliveries. Learn how here!
Route Optimization: Driving Your Profits and Improving Satisfaction
In this article, we dive into route optimization for logistics operations and how it can drive profits and improve customer experience.
Upgrade Your Deliveries With Centralized Dispatching
Are you looking to upgrade your deliveries to wow your customers? Read on to learn how centralized dispatching can help!
Preparing for Holiday Delivery: Can Your System Handle the Rush?
The holidays are quickly approaching along with a rush of consumer demand for delivered products. Are you prepared for holiday delivery?
Last Mile Delivery Costs: The Most Expensive Step in the Supply Chain
In this article, we break down last mile delivery costs so you can better understand the most expensive step in the supply chain.
Find the Best Route for Multiple Stops in Seconds!
With Elite EXTRA, it’s simple to find the best route for multiple stops within seconds. Take a look at how our software does this.
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Delivery Network
Fulfilling Final Mile Deliveries: Step-by-Step Strategies for In-House and Third-Party Fleets
In this article, we dig into step-by-step strategies to offer fulfilling final mile delivery experiences. Read on to learn more!
Fleet Costs: How Can You Save on Your Deliveries?
Anyone that manages a delivery fleet will tell you that expenses add up quick. Here’s some ways you can save on fleet costs.
What is Multi Modal Delivery?
There are a lot of buzz terms being thrown around in the last mile, one of which being multi modal delivery. But what is multi-modal delivery?
Exploring the 7 Main Types of Delivery
There are a number of different ways companies can delivery their products and serve their customers. Here’s the top 7 types of delivery.
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?
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Returns Automation
The Last Mile Supply Chain Disruptions of 2023
With 2023 quickly approaching, here’s our predictions for the last mile supply chain disruptions that will affect the industry next year
9 Key Inventory Metrics to Streamline Last Mile Returns
These 9 key inventory metrics could be the difference maker in your last mile returns operation. Is your business tracking these?
5 Simple Ways to Automate Your Logistics Process
Logistics automation is a great way to cut costs and increase efficiency in your operations. Here’s 5 simple ways to get started.
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?
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How Innovative Benefits and Perks Can Drive Company Success
Our Elite EXTRA last mile software solutions stay cutting edge because we continually innovate new features so our customers can stay ahead of...
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.
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