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How to get delivery confirmation with a closed merchant
How to get delivery confirmation with a closed merchant Closed. It is the first thing a courier notices when arriving at a pickup location. The lights are off and the open sign is dark. Not only is this confusing, but also it’s a pretty solid snafu. Somewhere along the way there was a miscommunication. One…
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Real world verification of GPS locations for delivery pros
Real world verification of GPS locations for delivery pros. Follow the pin. It’s incredibly easy to get into that mode. In fact, GPS navigation systems are more accurate than ever. Not to mention incredibly detailed. It’s possible to become so accustomed to following the pin, that landmarks and street signs feel obsolete. And what about…
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Delivery follow through how to own a bad delivery
Delivery follow through how to own a bad delivery Sometimes it happens. The night is moving along smoothly. The flow is flowing and the next pickup is just ahead. Furthermore, it’s a pizza delivery. It doesn’t get more basic, or fun, than the pizza delivery. Don’t forget the pizza heat bag. If you don’t have…
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Real time tracking and better delivery accuracy
Real time tracking and better delivery accuracy Ever get that feeling someone’s watching you? Of course, these days there are cameras everywhere. It’s almost impossible to step out the front door without being on camera. somewhere. However, there’s a difference between being on camera, and being under observation. Being on camera happens randomly. And is…
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Detours and road closures for better route selection
Detours and road closures for better route selection The best plans take plenty of research for optimum results. The same can be said for route selection. It takes research to find an optimum route. Even with years of traveling the same roads, route selection is still a major component of timely delivery. GPS improvements and…
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A better look at subscription models for delivery apps
A better look at subscription models for delivery apps. Ask any courier what makes a delivery worth it and at least half the answers will involve the tip. Even the crew courier, with full employment, will point to the tip as an indicator on the quality of the delivery. However, the solo courier using a…
