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Amber Young is a fictional character we use at Routific when our writers don't want a byline. Her photo is AI-generated but the copy is real!

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Latest blog posts

A delivery driver stands by the open door of his van, holding a plastic crate full of fruits and vegetables.
Delivery Operations

Best Practices For Local Grocery Delivery In 2025

Local grocery delivery best practices for 2025: boost customer satisfaction while managing costs and staying competitive.
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Fleet manager tapping a tablet while trying to keep fleets running optimally.
Choosing Delivery Software

Best Fleet Management Software for Small Business: A Decision Guide

Fleet management software offers in-depth analytics, asset tracking, and more. We review the top fleet management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
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A woman sits on her sofa with an open delivery box on her lap. She is talking on her mobile phone, frowning and gesturing angrily. 
Shipping & Delivery Terms

Delivery Exceptions: Understand Them, Prevent Them

Discover what a delivery exception is, what causes delivery problems, and how to avoid them to create a better delivery experience.
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A white delivery van with the words "Fast Delivery" on the side. The sliding door is open, and inside a woman is busy sorting boxes.
Delivery Operations

How to Deliver Packages Faster: Strategies For Success

Practical strategies for drivers, businesses and customers to get packages delivered faster. 
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A large warehouse with boxes and other containers stacked on pallets and shelves.
Delivery Operations

Choosing The Right Dispatch System in 2024: Centralized Or Not?

Choosing the right dispatch system can be challenging. We outline the benefits and drawbacks of centralized vs decentralized dispatch for last-mile delivery in 2024.
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Several trucks of different makes and sizes in a parking lot.
Delivery Operations

Fleet Managers: What Do They Do?

Explore the role of a fleet manager in optimizing deliveries, managing drivers, and maintaining vehicles. Ideal for those considering the career or hiring one.
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Boxes stacked on a trolley at the open back door of a black UPS Worldwide Services van. 
Shipping & Delivery Terms

How Late Does UPS Deliver?

All-in-one guide to UPS delivery times, what affects them, and how to understand tracking messages.
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Composite image showing both a clock face and a male worker in a hard hard and high-visibility vest. 
Delivery Operations

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Scheduling

How smart employee scheduling can help employers increase efficiency, improve worker retention, and stay compliant.
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A young woman in an office, talking on the phone while consulting her laptop. In the background are parcels ready for delivery.
Starting a Business

Delivery Service Business Plan: Guide and FREE Template

Step-by-step guide to writing a business plan for a delivery service — free template included.
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