5 Ways to Optimize Delivery Route During Holiday Season
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Holiday’s Impacts to Logistics
The rise of logistics activities often occurs before major holidays, including religious holidays due to increased demand in the market. To anticipate peak logistics activities and vehicle traffic on the road, there are several steps you can take to run deliveries efficiently. The more efficient the delivery process, the more positive business impact that you gain.
Determining Optimal Shipping Route
Here are the steps you can take to determine the optimal shipping route ahead of the holiday season.
Take a look at the data
In shipping goods, you want to make a solid delivery plan to shorten the travel time. However, the plan arrangements are often not in sync with reality. It’s crucial to review the travel data and ask whether the plan you’ve made can be applied. Design a plan as realistic as possible according to the data. Prepare alternative routes in case of traffic jams at the fastest route.
Choose the best transportation for the area
After analyzing your destination data, make sure to prepare the right vehicle. This step plays a significant impact on shipping activity. Is the fleet capable of reaching the delivery area? Will it hinder delivery activities? Is the load capacity sufficient? Researching delivery locations is very necessary. Choose the best vehicle according to the destination area, goods quantity, and type of goods transported.
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Organize travel route
Be sure to set the drop-off point based on the most strategic location. Therefore, the trip could run effectively. If you use software to manage your route, pay attention to the rules in the area. Such as opening/closing road systems, odd-even regulations, or road closures at certain hours.
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Consider the heart of the route
Every shipping activity has a central/heart of the route. The center can be a hub or warehouse. Analyze the location and its surroundings, pay attention to specific peak hours and the distribution of destinations locations.
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