Rahul, Author at Route Optimization Blog

About author: Rahul Dasgupta

With a master’s in computer science and over two decades in logistics technology, Rahul Dasgupta is an authority in route optimization and last mile logistics. At Route4Me, Rahul uses his expertise to help businesses maximize delivery efficiency through strategic route planning and innovative logistics solutions, ensuring optimal fleet performance and cost-effectiveness.

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Posts by Rahul:

A multi-ethnic group of four delivery drivers imparting delivery driver training, standing together, having a meeting. The senior Hispanic man in his 60s, holding the clipboard, is in charge, directing the others. An African-American woman in her 30s is part of the group, listening to the manager. A semi-truck is out of focus in the background.

4 Delivery Driver Training Tips to Elevate Your Drivers’ Skills Today

Learn the most important training practices that can set your last-mile delivery business up for success.

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The Ultimate Guide to Last Mile Carrier Tracking in 2024

Learn why last mile carrier tracking is important and the features to look for before investing in a last-mile carrier tracking tool.

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5 Last-Mile Delivery Trends to Watch Out for in 2021

The year 2020 could have given any popular sci-fi movie a run for their money. Most of what was only mere imagination has now become a reality, thanks to this p ...

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Route4Me Helped Harris County Precinct 2 Get Recognition for Meal Expansion Programs During the Pandemic

Several organizations have reported gaining benefits from using Route4Me’s multi-stop route planner to plan and optimize routes and ensure on-time delivery of t ...

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Middle Mile Delivery: A Quick Guide

Have you heard of middle mile delivery? Middle mile is a startup term. In the industry, the more common expression is “local distribution” according to David Ma ...

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Driving Skills: Do Your Drivers Have These Necessary Traits?

Before you start reading about the necessary driving skills, first just go on Twitter or Reddit and search for “bad delivery drivers.” You’ll find hundreds of c ...

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How to Improve Your Reverse Logistics Process

Reverse logistics is when customers return their products. So, the orders need to be transported back to the supplier. Simply put, it is the opposite of deliver ...

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6 Tips to Improve Warehouse Efficiency and Reduce Costs

If you run a warehouse, you know how important it is to increase warehouse efficiency and reduce warehousing costs. Inefficient warehouse operations can lead to ...

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How to Start a Food Delivery Business

The Market is Growing The food delivery business has enormous potential. Revenues in the global online food delivery market are expected to reach US$136 billion ...

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Cross Docking: Are You Using This Powerful Logistics Hack?

Have you heard of cross-docking? We understand if you haven’t heard of it before; you’re not alone. It’s often called the world’s most underutilized eCommerce l ...