We’ve recently introduced several powerful features in the Route4Me Android route planner app, such as weather map layers, next customer notification, barcode scanner, and offline mode to improve our users’ experience. And we’ve now released another feature that will provide our users with a more hassle-free experience, and this is a “Mobile Free” subscription. This […]
If you send employees out to meet with your customers, then fleet management is a crucial aspect of your business. But what is fleet management, exactly? Below, we’ll give you a thorough explanation of this concept, and we’ll also show you how adopting fleet management software will improve your business. Read on if you’d like […]
Grocery delivery is much more challenging than any other type of delivery. You need to make all of your deliveries quickly, because particularly perishable items like dairy products and frozen meals can spoil in just a couple hours. Also, your customers will almost always expect deliveries to be made on the same day that they […]
Many small business managers still use pen and paper to plan their routines for field employees. Are you one of them? If so, maybe you’re just used to the way that you’ve always done things, so you haven’t explored your other options. Or maybe you’re afraid that teaching your team how to use new technology […]
When we talk about route management, we’re not just referring to getting from point A to point B. It’s about making trips as efficient as possible. With a route management tool, such as routing optimization software, you’ll be able to save time, save gas, and make more money. What Is Route Management? Route management is […]
Routing and scheduling can be a headache for businesses that depend on field employees. When you plan routes manually, it often takes hours. Also, when you try to plan routes by yourself, you might make mistakes, which can delay your field employees and upset your customers. But there’s no reason to plan routes by yourself. […]
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. […]
There is a chain of events in every field operation. This chain might be short and simple, such as transporting an item from one location to another. Or the chain might be more complicated and involve the item changing hands multiple times. Either way, recording the chain-of-custody is extremely important. What Is Chain-of-Custody In Routing? […]
Is your business succeeding? There’s no way to know the answer to that question unless you set goals and measure your progress. Comparing your revenue to your expenses is probably the most important way to evaluate your success as a business, but there are other stats you should be keeping track of as well, such […]
When times get tough, you find ways to save money in your personal life. Instead of going to a fancy restaurant, you pick up some McDonald’s. Instead of going to the movies, you stay at home and watch TV. But in business, you can’t wait for a financial crisis before you start saving. To succeed, […]
