Google Maps is is trusted by billions of people around the globe. But, is the Google Maps delivery route planner as good for commercial purposes? Image credit: BuiltWith Last-mile delivery business managers or dispatchers need to plot routes that require each driver to make anything between 150 and 200 stops per day. Is using Google […]
A decade or two ago, customers were patient. When they ordered an item, they didn’t expect it to arrive immediately. They were willing to wait. Times have changed. Customers want their orders delivered faster. They expect delivery services and courier companies to offer next-day or even same-day delivery. In fact, same-day delivery is one of the […]
The last mile problem has always been there. According to a study, 59% of US companies believe that the last mile is the most inefficient process in the supply chain. But, the last-mile problem has increased manifold since the pandemic started. According to research, last year the US witnessed the highest eCommerce growth in the […]
How do you plan a route? Do you use pen and paper, excel, or Google Maps route planner for deliveries? When you plot a route on pen and paper or excel, you need to invest significant time to analyze, plan and explain the routes to your drivers. Google Maps can’t help either. Of course, it’s […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and conduct our businesses. Who could have imagined that the term “social distancing” would become a part and parcel of life? But, masks, sanitizers, and physical distancing have become the new normal. Another term that has become common lingo since last year is no-contact delivery. With […]
Online marketing has placed the world at your fingertips. By clicking a few buttons or flipping a few virtual switches, your marketing campaigns can be live for the target audience. But, sometimes even the most reliable digital marketing tactics fail to produce the desired results because of saturation. So, what worked seven years ago may […]
Some businesses have it easy. Their customers come to their location when they want to buy something. Other businesses, such as courier services and pest control companies, are required to send employees out to meet with their customers. In addition to all of their other expenses, they need to pay for gas and vehicle maintenance. […]
US shoppers spent a whopping $861.12 billion in 2020 online. The year saw the highest eCommerce growth in the last two decades due to the deadly pandemic. This might seem like good news for any eCommerce business, but it’s equally challenging for last-mile delivery businesses. Last-mile delivery costs already constitute 53% of the total cost […]
You must always look out for ways to get your drivers to reach their destinations faster and more safely while saving fuel. But, the fastest route to work is such an elusive concept, right? Wrong! Some tools and apps can give accurate driving directions from one place to another and also show you the fastest […]
There must be very few people in the world who have not used the Google Maps route planner at least once. Indeed, it’s great for personal use, such as driving from Point A to Point B. But, the Google Maps multiple route planner is also used for commercial purposes. If you run a last-mile delivery […]
If you need to ship 600 labeled boxes or packages each day, how long does it take you to plan routes if you manually type in the addresses one by one in your multi-stop route planner? It’ll take longer than a couple of minutes, right? Yet, you’re busy and can’t spend hours either. Furthermore, it’s […]
