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7 Must-Have Features for Your Routing Software
The route optimization software market is fast-growing, and it's easy to see why. The increasing demand for more efficient delivery processes and the growing adoption of new technologies like drones and autonomous vehicles are driving this growth. Valued at $4.3...
Beyond Food Delivery: Third Party Delivery Services for All Industries
The explosive growth of third-party delivery services is revolutionizing how we shop and receive goods. Initially developed to deliver prepared food directly from restaurants, third-party delivery services are now being leveraged for a variety of industries, providing...
Top 5 Reasons Last Mile Delivery Costs Are So Expensive
No doubt, last-mile delivery is the most reliable shipping method that ensures your customers receive their orders on time and in good condition. After all, you're transporting goods from your company's distribution hub to the customer's doorstep. So the whole process...
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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?
Your Last Mile Dictionary: Defining Delivery, Dispatch and Common Last Mile Terms
There are lots terms thrown around in the last mile space. In this article we’ll help you learn the definition of delivery, dispatch and more!
Supply Chain Integration and the Last Mile: How to Make it Work for You
Supply chain integration is a key concept to master for reducing costs, increasing efficiencies and better serving customers in the last mile.
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?
Routing & Dispatch
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.
Better Telematics Fleet Management Through Driver Gamification
Have you been looking for ways to improve your telematics fleet management? Gamification can be a fun and effective way to improve performance
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Delivery Network
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?
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
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Returns Automation
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.
Creating a Returns Policy: What to Include and Why
There’s a lot to think about when setting up a returns policy for your business. Learn more about what to include and why in this article!
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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.
Applied Data Consultants Develops App to Protect Local Construction Workers
Applied Data Consultants released a free software application that protects construction workers by providing contact-free forms at job sites.
Elite EXTRA and sales-i Announce Strategic Partnership
Elite EXTRA’s dispatch software partnered with the sales intelligence capabilities of sales-i is set to deliver rich, actionable insights.
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