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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. 

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.

What Is Inbound Logistics?

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

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...

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...

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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Track-POD vs Elite EXTRA

Jamie Hagen | Apr 10, 2025

Compare Track-POD and Elite EXTRA's tracking and proof of delivery functionalities. Discover which software suits your delivery needs best.

How to Automate Delivery Notifications

Mallorie Barabas | Mar 24, 2025

Find out how delivery notifications benefit businesses by reducing inquiries and improving logistics management in every delivery.

Transportation Management Software 101

Mallorie Barabas | Feb 26, 2025

Explore the fundamentals of transportation management software to discover how it can transform your logistics.

Ultimate Guide to Fuel Management Software

Ben Halverson | Feb 20, 2025

Explore the benefits of fleet fuel management software to improve fuel usage and reduce costs for your fleet.

Best Use Cases of AI in Logistics: Examples, Impact & More

Mallorie Barabas | Feb 18, 2025

Explore how AI logistics can reduce shipping costs and enhance supply chain reliability in today's ever-changing market.

Reviewed & Ranked: A Guide to Best Proof of Delivery Apps 2025

Mallorie Barabas | Jan 17, 2025

Choosing a proof of delivery app shouldn't be complicated. Compare and contrast the best proof of delivery solutions in this post.

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Routing & Dispatch

Use Elite EXTRA's Last Mile Solutions to Simplify the Most Complex Step of Your Logistics

Ben Halverson | Aug 13, 2025

Supercharge your logistics and customer experience with Elite EXTRA's last mile solutions.

Expand Your Delivery Network and Improve Your Customers' Delivery Experience with 3PL Software

Ben Halverson | Aug 13, 2025

Gain access to the nation’s top third-party delivery fleets and deliver farther, faster, and easier.

Proof of Delivery (POD): Why Your Business Needs It

Mallorie Barabas | Jun 3, 2025

A key part of any last mile operations is accountability. Learn how POD can help with this and improve the customer experience.

Route Optimization & GPS for Commercial Trucks

Colton Ward | May 20, 2025

Want to improve your commercial trucking operation? Learn how route optimization and GPS for commercial trucks can help!

How to: Choosing a Last-Mile Delivery Company

Ben Halverson | Mar 31, 2025

Explore the key factors in selecting a last-mile delivery company that meets customer expectations and boosts operational efficiency.

Last-Mile Delivery: Solutions, Challenges, and More

Mallorie Barabas | Mar 10, 2025

Navigate the complexities of last-mile delivery. Explore innovative solutions that optimize routing, improve efficiency, and impress customers.

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Delivery Network

How to Deliver on Demand as a Car Parts Courier

Susan Marcott | Mar 21, 2024

Learn how to become a successful car parts courier. Explore the high-demand industry of delivering car parts with speed and accuracy.

One Million Deliveries and Counting: Elite EXTRA's Delivery Network Triumph

Mallorie Barabas | Mar 5, 2024

Elite EXTRA's Delivery Network has reached the impressive milestone of completing 1 million deliveries! Learn more about this achievement here

Inventory in Motion: Seamless Inter-Location Inventory Transfers

Ben Halverson | Jan 30, 2024

Learn how Elite EXTRA's Delivery Network can provide seamless inter-location inventory transfers through third-party logistics.

How Delivery Network Can Help You Achieve Non-Stop Deliveries

Mallorie Barabas | Jan 9, 2024

If you're looking to offer non-stop delivery, look no further than Delivery Network! Learn what third-party delivery can do for your business

How Delivery Network Will Revolutionize Your Holiday Deliveries

Mallorie Barabas | Nov 17, 2023

The challenges of seasonal logistics are upon us, are you ready for the rush? Learn how Delivery Network can help you through it!

Initiate and Manage Deliveries From Your eCommerce Warehouse

Ben Halverson | Aug 31, 2023

Looking to manage deliveries right from your eCommerce warehouse? Learn how to effectively achieve this within this article!

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Returns Automation

What You Need to Know About Effective Returns Management

Colton Ward | Jul 18, 2024

Learn how your returns management operations can benefit from automated returns management software like Elite EXTRA's Returns Automation!

Reverse Logistics Software: An In-Depth Guide

Colton Ward | Jun 18, 2024

Discover how reverse logistics software can modernize and streamline your product returns operations to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.

Simplified RMA Returns: How to Easily Initiate & Track Returns

Colton Ward | Aug 24, 2023

Learn how optimizing your RMA returns process can help simplify returns initiation and tracking as well as the entire returns process.

What to Include on a Last Mile Return Receipt

Ben Halverson | Jun 8, 2023

In last mile delivery and returns, a secure chain of custody is essential. Learn what to include on a return receipt to ensure this security.

What is RMA?

Ben Halverson | May 23, 2023

Have you seen the abbreviation RMA and wondered what it means? Learn more about Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) here.

The Hidden Cost of Free Returns

Colton Ward | May 11, 2023

It's difficult to balance customer expectations with business needs, especially when it comes to handling the cost of returns. Learn more!

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