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 the holiday shopping season is here! And while the seasonal rush usually provides a delightful boost for business, it can also bring a mad rush that impacts wholesalers and companies from other industries. Finding a reliable and fast courier service is one of the best things you can …
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. In one survey, 96% of consumers track deliveries after they order online. The majority of this group track their parcels until they’re delivered. 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 …
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 …
Both independent contractor couriers and employee couriers offer similar services — package delivery and disptach solutions. However, there are several differences between the two in terms of control, payment structure and taxation, onboarding and training, and hiring goals. Let’s take a look at independent courier contractors vs. employee couriers to help you make the best choice for your company. What …