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Tips and tricks for growing delivery businesses: increase efficiency with route optimization and increase customer loyalty with a 5-star delivery experience.

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Route Optimization

Ultimate Guide to Route Optimization

A practical guide to route optimization. Learn the basics, benefits, and advanced concepts of Intelligent Route Optimization. Become an expert route planner.

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Route Optimization

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Delivery Experience

Shipping vs Delivery: What’s The Difference?

An easy guide to the differences between shipping delivery, with examples and explanation of special cases like local delivery and white glove delivery.

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Delivery Management

What Does “Out for Delivery” Actually Mean?

What’s the difference between “out for delivery” and “in transit”? Learn what common last-mile logistics terms mean, and what causes delays.

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Routific News

Pay and Gender Equity at Routific

A frank conversation about wages, workplace, and equality

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Routific News

Why Working Moms are Superheros

A conversation about maternity leave, returning to work, and how we can lift one another up.

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Sustainable Deliveries

30 Strategies For Greener Logistics

30 ways to make your delivery business greener and save money. From electric trucks to smart routes, we've got great tips!

Route Optimization

The 6 Best Route Planning Apps For Android

Looking for a route planning app for Android? Discover the top six route planners for professional drivers, with detailed reviews.

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Route Optimization

Perfekte Routenplanung mit Google Maps: Multi-Stopp-Navigation leicht gemacht

Meistern Sie Ihre Routenplanung mit Leichtigkeit – dank Google Maps und Expertentipps. Zeit sparen und effizient navigieren. Jetzt lesen und mehr erfahren!

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Route Optimization

5 Best Route Planner Apps For iPhone

What’s the best route planner app for iPhone? Discover our top five picks and learn the difference between a route planner and a navigation app.

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Delivery Management

The Best Cars For Delivery Drivers In 2025

Looking for the best delivery vehicle? We compare cars, vans and trucks suited for delivery work in 2025, with options for every budget and business size.

Need the perfect car for your delivery job? Our list of the best cars for delivery drivers in 2025 considers factors like fuel efficiency, cargo space, and value.