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Returns Processing 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Steps to Streamlining Your Returns Returns have always been a challenge for eCommerce businesses. While they make customers happy, returns processing comes with hidden costs that cut into profitability. Unfortunately, you can't forgo returns altogether, especially if...
Mastering Last-Mile Delivery Tracking
Tips for Better Package Visibility When customers shop online, they aren't just looking at the quality or price of a product. They're also scrutinizing the delivery experience a company offers. These expectations have made last-mile delivery tracking crucial for...
Answering the WISMO Question with Real-Time Tracking
'Where is my order (WISMO)?' Is arguably the most common inquiry shoppers make to retailers' customer service teams. In fact, it's approximated that these queries account for 50% of inbound calls to customer care centers, and resolving them can cost $5 per case. As...
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What Does Idling Mean for Your Deliveries?
Have you ever wondered what idling means for your deliveries? See how idling effects your logistics operations and what you can do to help.
Experts Forecast a Brighter Outlook for Delivery in 2023
After a chaotic couple of years for the supply chain and delivery, things are finally looking up! See what experts are predicting in 2023.
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.
Routing & Dispatch
Eliminate Delivery Pain Points With Real-Time Dispatching
Learn how real-time dispatching can help your company eliminate delivery pain points and offer a stellar delivery service.
Personalized Software for Route Optimization
Learn how you can personalize software for route optimization to fit your specific business needs. Here’s what configurations to look for.
7 Must-Have Features for Your Routing Software
If you’re looking for a routing software for your business, here’s the top 7 must have features to look for.
Top 5 Reasons Last Mile Delivery Costs Are So Expensive
It’s well known that the last mile delivery costs are sizeable. But why is that? Here’s 5 reasons that should help explain.
On Demand Delivery: The 7 Key Ingredients to Success
Nowadays customers expect on demand delivery, but it can be hard for companies to provide this. Here’s 7 steps to improve on demand delivery.
The Power of Delivery Notifications in Transforming Your Deliveries
Learn how delivery notifications can transform your delivery experience and skyrocket your customer satisfaction.
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Delivery Network
Package Delayed in Transit? Guide for Consumers & Companies
Have you ever received the “Package delayed in transit” message on a delivery? Here’s your guide for what that means and what you can do.
5 Things to Look for in a Final Mile Carrier
Struggling to choose a final mile carrier? Here’s 5 things to look for and our top picks for the best final mile carriers.
Why Delivery Speed is as Important as Ever
The demand for fast delivery speeds are not going anywhere, and, in fact, fast delivery is as important now as ever. Learn how to keep up!
Beyond Food Delivery: Third Party Delivery Services for All Industries
Third party delivery services have expanded beyond food delivery into most other industries. What does this mean for your business?
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.
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Returns Automation
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?
Tackling the Biggest Logistics Issue: Returns
Returns can be a nightmare for companies, and they often cause more problems than they solve.
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Elite EXTRA company
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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