Delivering food and pharmaceuticals at specific temperatures is essential to maintaining their integrity and safety. Delivery is an integral part of the cold chain logistics process, which ensures that items transported to consumers or businesses are damage-free and safe to use. Temperature-sensitive items must adhere to strict regulations and guidelines from organizations like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cold …
Optimizing your delivery routes involves finding the most cost- and time-efficient routes for your fleet drivers to follow when making deliveries. It ensures that parcels and packages get to their destinations on time, drivers stay on schedule, and your resources are utilized efficiently. As a result, delivery route optimization has many benefits, including increasing productivity, customer satisfaction and retention rates. …
When you hear “courier,” you likely think of packages and safe, speedy and precise delivery. You think of vehicles and even drones. If you turn back time to the origin of the courier, it’s not a service, business or package but a person. The history of courier delivery service is rich, interesting and almost bizarre to imagine within a digitally …
The supply chain is a cycle of logistics, manufacturing and distribution. As you work on getting your products out in the world, you’ll likely hear about inbound and outbound logistics. So, what are they? Inbound and outbound logistics refer to the processes of establishing everything you need to develop your products and how you fulfill orders and send them out …
Picturing drones in the sky and self-driving vehicles cruising around the street to deliver your packages is no longer a sci-fi scene in a movie. Given upcoming logistics industry trends, this technology will soon be a reality. As innovation continues, the logistics industry comes closer to achieving a seamless delivery network leveraging a host of advanced technologies. At ExpressIt Delivery, …
The holidays tend to creep up on us all. Blink — and it’s holidays! And while the seasonal rush usually provides a delightful boost for business, it can also bring a mad rush that impacts wholesalers and similar companies. Finding a reliable and fast courier service is one of the best things you can do to prepare your business for …
A fleet of any kind is a group or collection of vehicles a company uses to pursue its business objectives. It can range from trucks to cars or be a combination of different types. The vehicles that make up a fleet are owned or leased, or the transport is outsourced to logistics partners. Many businesses and organizations rely on a …
Real-time tracking has become one of the most crucial aspects of on-demand deliveries. According to one study, 93% of consumers want to track their orders and receive communication throughout the delivery process. Real-time courier delivery tracking is a difference-maker for businesses that want to succeed in a highly competitive market. It matters because it helps consumers feel secure and reassured. Meanwhile, your …
In today’s fast paced world, reliable logistics play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of products. However, many businesses often struggle with poor service from logistics providers leading to delayed deliveries, damaged products and dissatisfied customers. These setbacks not only impact customer satisfaction but can also significantly harm a company’s reputation and bottom line. Fortunately, there …
Medical deliveries face unique challenges. Delayed, damaged or lost deliveries are more than inconvenient. They can be life-threatening. The final mile accounts for about 40% of global logistics costs, a necessary expense for health care providers. Still, health care professionals must tackle several common issues with medical delivery, including correct transportation of urgent, fragile or hazardous goods. Problems in the final …