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What Does ‘En Route’ Mean for Your Deliveries?

Learn the meaning of en route in delivery tracking, what the status indicates, and how companies keep customers informed. 

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Hyperlocal Delivery: What It Is and What It Provides

Hyperlocal delivery is a buzzword going around in the logistics space. But what is it? And what does it provide for customers? Learn here.

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What Is Inbound Logistics?

What is inbound logistics, and how can it be optimized to improve operational efficiency? Learn more in this article!

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Retail Supply Chain Management: What You Need to Know

Oct 27, 2025 | Blog, Industry Insights

As 2020 clearly demonstrated, the retail supply chain is a complex and fragile system. Much like military planes flying in formation, it depends on dozens of moving parts working together in perfect unison. If the timing is off, the entire system can falter. Contrary...

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What Everyone Should Know About Multi-Stop Route Planning

Oct 23, 2025 | Blog, Routing & Dispatch

Understanding multi-stop route planning and how it can benefit your operations can help any business or individual who needs to travel to various locations. Multi-stop routing involves plotting a course that takes a person from one stop to another in the most...

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Logistics Optimization Explained: Definition, Benefits, and Practical Steps

Oct 21, 2025 | Blog, Industry Insights

Logistics optimization is a phrase often tossed around in eCommerce spaces, yet it's rarely defined or explained. Too often, it's assumed that everyone already understands what it means. This leaves those who don’t feeling confused and frustrated. We want to break...

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The Business of Food Delivery: How Apps are Evolving Post-Covid

Ben Halverson | Sep 30, 2022

Food delivery businesses have evolved dramatically during and now after the Covid-19 pandemic. See what's new in the food delivery space.

How to Improve Your Fleet Management and Maintenance

Susan Marcott | Sep 30, 2022

In any logistics operation, your fleet is one of your most important assets. Learn how to improve your fleet management and maintenance here.

The 7 Best Last Mile Delivery KPIs

Ben Halverson | Sep 28, 2022

The first step in improving last mile delivery operations is knowing the best last mile delivery KPIs that your business should be measuring.

Pros and Cons of Less Than Truckload Shipping

Mallorie Barabas | Sep 27, 2022

If your company is considering less than truckload shipping (LTL), first consider the pros and cons of this logistics approach.

Standard Shipping: What It Means in Last Mile Delivery

Susan Marcott | Sep 23, 2022

The term "standard shipping" is thrown around throughout the delivery industry. But what does this term mean for last mile delivery?

Last Mile Delivery Market Growth, Trends, and Projections by 2030

Susan Marcott | Sep 15, 2022

See what's in store for the last mile delivery market with our list of trends and projections that we expect by 2030.

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Routing & Dispatch

The Benefits of PUDO for Retailers & Customers Alike

Ben Halverson | Apr 18, 2023

Learn what PUDO means and how it benefits both retailers and customers. See how a positive PUDO experience can impress customers.

Double Delivery Capacity With Hot Shot Dispatching

Mallorie Barabas | Apr 6, 2023

Looking to increase delivery capacity? Learn how hot shot dispatching and delivery can increase the delivery capacity of your business.

The Tools You Need for Faster Delivery

Ben Halverson | Mar 16, 2023

Consumer expectations for faster delivery are continually rising, so how can your company keep up? Here's some tools to help speed up delivery

Eliminate Delivery Pain Points With Real-Time Dispatching

Ben Halverson | Feb 28, 2023

Learn how real-time dispatching can help your company eliminate delivery pain points and offer a stellar delivery service.

Personalized Software for Route Optimization

Colton Ward | Jan 31, 2023

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

Colton Ward | Dec 28, 2022

If you're looking for a routing software for your business, here's the top 7 must have features to look for.

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Delivery Network

eCommerce Customer Delivery

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

Ecommerce businesses adjusted to the new situations, effectively adapting their delivery procedures to safely meet their customers' needs.

ECommerce Last Mile Delivery

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

What factors does your company need to consider before starting to offer eCommerce last mile delivery services?

Optimizing Ecommerce Delivery

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

With the current growth of eCommerce shopping, retailers must be able to optimize this part of their business while also controlling costs.

Crowdsourcing Last Mile Delivery

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

Using a third-party crowdsource delivery platform is quick and easy and most importantly: it gets your delivery out on time.

On Demand Package Delivery

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

EXTRA On-Demand allows you to fill out your drivers’ day with more pickups and deliveries for sharp increases in efficiency.

Delivery Network

Colton Ward | Feb 4, 2022

EXTRA’s Delivery Network, including Lyft and Postmates, is a feature of Elite EXTRA’s Advanced Routing and Dispatching software

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