Effective strategies for planning a successful logistics route

Being competitive in the logistics business is a tricky situation. On one hand, it’s grown a lot because people order more stuff online. This means more companies are trying to offer the best delivery service. But some tools can help companies do things better.

At Delego, we want to share some tips for logistics companies to plan their routes successfully using technology.

Tips for optimizing logistics routes

Between the departure and arrival stages of transportation, many factors make for a successful logistics route. Among them, you should consider: 

• Update all customer details: from personal information to shipping specifications serve to, firstly, not request the same data each time the consumer places an order and, secondly, to meet all their requirements.

• Routing: there are generally two ways to plan routes: by urgency or by distance. For example, if you're delivering medical supplies, urgency is key. But if you're delivering packages, distance might be more important.

• Knowing and organizing the products: to save time, it's important to know how heavy the cargo is. This can take a few minutes, but it's worth it. Also, it's helpful to load the truck so that the last deliveries are in the back and the first ones are in the front.

• Take into account external factors: many times the weather, traffic accidents or construction works on the roads can generate unforeseen events in the trips if they are not considered in advance.

• Communication with collaborators and consumers: in any situation that may arise, it is always important to optimize communication channels both with those inside the transport and with customers waiting for their orders. 

• Use route optimization software: this tool uses a lot of different factors to find the best routes. It helps you go faster and save money on gas. Keeping up with technology is important for logistics companies to stay ahead.

Why use route planning software?

This tool brings many advantages to logistics companies such as:

• Real-time monitoring: with route planning software, you can watch your trucks move around on a map using GPS. This lets you make quick decisions if something unexpected happens, like changing the route.

• Automatic route organization: by simply entering the destinations and arrival priorities in the software, the software responds to the routes ordered according to urgency and proximity criteria.

• Efficient communication: the interface can be integrated into corporate communication channels to share travel status with consumers and send notifications.

• Cost reduction: by optimizing routes, it is less likely to overspend money on fuel loads that are often very long distances.

Delego: the last mile software for route optimization

Delego is the best software for planning your routes. It uses advanced technology to give you quick results and help your whole logistics operation run smoothly. Check out our website and try it for free for 30 minutes.