https://www.locate2u.com/blog/ Insights on delivery management, route optimisation, fleet tracking, and logistics technology from the Locate2u team. en Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:53:38 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/assets/images/og-default.jpg https://www.locate2u.com/blog/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/retail-fulfillment/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/retail-fulfillment/ Sun, 31 May 2026 12:34:01 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Retail fulfilment is the end-to-end process of getting a retail order from purchase to the customer: inventory allocation, picking, packing, dispatch, and last-mile delivery or pickup. Unlike pure ecommerce fulfilment, it often uses… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/optimum-router/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/optimum-router/ Mon, 25 May 2026 04:30:08 GMT Route Optimization noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) "Optimum router" usually means one of three things: an Optimum ISP Wi-Fi router, a mistype of OptimoRoute (route optimisation software), or broken terminology for route optimisation software. If you run a delivery fleet, you need the… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/what-does-eta-mean/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/what-does-eta-mean/ Mon, 25 May 2026 04:04:29 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival. It's the time something is expected to reach a destination, whether that's a parcel, a driver, a flight, or a friend on their way to dinner. When a food delivery app shows "ETA 6:15pm," it means… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/route-optimization-software/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/route-optimization-software/ Thu, 21 May 2026 05:22:51 GMT Route Optimization noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Route optimization software calculates the most efficient sequence of stops for delivery vehicles using algorithms that solve the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP). It accounts for time windows, vehicle capacity, driver shifts, traffic, and… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/on-demand-delivery-software/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/on-demand-delivery-software/ Wed, 20 May 2026 04:43:50 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) On-demand delivery is fulfilment dispatched on receipt of order rather than on a fixed schedule, typically completed same-day or within hours. Businesses run it three ways: own-fleet on delivery management software (best for recurring… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/supply-chain-visibility-solutions/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/supply-chain-visibility-solutions/ Wed, 20 May 2026 04:12:44 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) A national pharmacy chain ran its supply chain on a tier-one ERP. Procurement data flowed cleanly. Warehouse management showed stock movements down to the bin. Line-haul carriers fed shipment updates into a dashboard that, on paper,… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/how-technology-improved-delivery-speed-courier-services/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/how-technology-improved-delivery-speed-courier-services/ Tue, 19 May 2026 04:17:39 GMT Last Mile Delivery noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Courier operators who shifted from paper dispatch sheets to integrated route optimisation, mobile proof of delivery, and live customer ETAs are running roughly 9.4 stops per driver-hour, up from 6 stops on legacy workflows. That 56% lift… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/field-service-management-software-2026/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/field-service-management-software-2026/ Sun, 17 May 2026 08:47:58 GMT Fleet Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Field service management (FSM) software coordinates work orders, technician scheduling, dispatch, mobile job execution, and proof of service for teams sent to customer locations. In 2026, the category splits into two camps: CRM-first… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/transportation-software-hidden-cost-per-route/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/transportation-software-hidden-cost-per-route/ Thu, 14 May 2026 02:37:21 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Forty vehicles. Four software tools. Six weeks of internal audit. And the answer nobody on the operations team had expected. https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/first-mile-tracking/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/first-mile-tracking/ Thu, 14 May 2026 02:15:52 GMT Last Mile Delivery noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Australian road freight moved over 240 billion tonne-kilometres in the most recent reporting year, according to the BITRE Australian Infrastructure and Transport Statistics Yearbook 2024. https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-management-software-guide-2026/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-management-software-guide-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 05:35:48 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Monday, 7:14 AM. A dispatcher at a four-depot parcel operation opens her laptop and finds three browser tabs already loading. One is the routing engine. One is the live tracking dashboard. The third is a shared spreadsheet that someone… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-software-platforms-benchmarked-2026/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-software-platforms-benchmarked-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 04:22:09 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) Twelve logistics software platforms compared on scope, operator fit, integration model, and pricing approach. A 2026 buyer's framework with no inflated claims. https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-software-guide-2026/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/delivery-management/logistics-software-guide-2026/ Wed, 13 May 2026 04:21:53 GMT Delivery Management noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) It's 6:47am on a Tuesday at a multi-depot courier operation in western Sydney. The dispatch lead is staring at a printed route sheet that came out of a spreadsheet at 5:30am. One driver is scheduled to start in Parramatta, swing out to… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/out-for-delivery-all-day-why-stuck/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/out-for-delivery-all-day-why-stuck/ Mon, 11 May 2026 04:49:45 GMT Last Mile Delivery noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) At 6:47am on a Tuesday, a recipient in Marrickville refreshes the carrier tracking page and sees the status flick to Out for Delivery. They're working from home. They make coffee, set up at the kitchen table, and glance at the page every… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/where-a-transport-management-system-tms-adds-serious-value-beyond-just-dispatch/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/route-optimization/where-a-transport-management-system-tms-adds-serious-value-beyond-just-dispatch/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Route Optimization noreply@locate2u.com (Kris Van der Bijl) Think of managing deliveries and you automatically picture a dispatcher assigning loads and sending drivers off on their way. But trust us, that's just the tip of the iceberg. A Transport Management System does a whole lot more... https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/what-does-out-for-delivery-mean/ https://www.locate2u.com/blog/last-mile-delivery/what-does-out-for-delivery-mean/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:02:12 GMT Last Mile Delivery noreply@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) A mid-size courier operation in the northeast pulled its Q1 contact-centre data and found something uncomfortable. Call volume was up 38% on the prior quarter. Every spike traced to the same window: 7:15am to 8:30am, Monday through… https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-ai-logistics-agents/ Ai Logistics Agents has become a critical consideration for logistics and supply chain management professionals in 2026. As businesses face mounting... Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-ai-logistics-agents/ marketing@locate2u.com (Michael Gayst) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/warehouse-management/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, warehouse management has emerged as a defining factor for operational success.... Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/warehouse-management/ marketing@locate2u.com (Sharl Els) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/how-to-stop-your-logistics-operation-from-bleeding-time/ For logistics managers grappling with rising logistics costs, finding a practical, proven approach is essential. The landscape of logistics and supply... Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/how-to-stop-your-logistics-operation-from-bleeding-time/ marketing@locate2u.com (Cheryl Kahla) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/top-5-ways-automation-is-changing-warehouse-management/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, ways automation is changing warehouse management has emerged as a defining factor for... Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/top-5-ways-automation-is-changing-warehouse-management/ marketing@locate2u.com (Mia Lindeque) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/mastering-green-logistics-11-practical-strategies/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, mastering green logistics 11 practical strategies has emerged as a defining factor for... Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/mastering-green-logistics-11-practical-strategies/ marketing@locate2u.com (Kris Van Der Bijl) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/streamlining-waste-management-routes-a-guide-for-optimal-efficiency/ This comprehensive guide to streamlining waste management routes a guide for optimal efficiency is designed for procurement teams who want to move beyond... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/streamlining-waste-management-routes-a-guide-for-optimal-efficiency/ marketing@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/apc-bolsters-delivery-with-logistics-tech-company-parcelly/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, apc bolsters delivery with logistics tech company parcelly has emerged as a defining... Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/apc-bolsters-delivery-with-logistics-tech-company-parcelly/ marketing@locate2u.com (Chelsea Woods) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/3pl-businesses/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, 3pl businesses has emerged as a defining factor for operational success. Warehouse... Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/3pl-businesses/ marketing@locate2u.com (Eliza Van Eyk) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/challenges-faced-in-supply-chains/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, challenges faced in supply chains has emerged as a defining factor for operational... Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/challenges-faced-in-supply-chains/ marketing@locate2u.com (Michael Gayst) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/inbound-logistics-and-outbound-logistics/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, inbound logistics and outbound logistics has emerged as a defining factor for... Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/inbound-logistics-and-outbound-logistics/ marketing@locate2u.com (Sharl Els) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-inventory-planning/ Inventory Planning has become a critical consideration for logistics and supply chain management professionals in 2026. As businesses face mounting... Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-inventory-planning/ marketing@locate2u.com (Cheryl Kahla) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-reverse-logistics/ Reverse Logistics has become a critical consideration for logistics and supply chain management professionals in 2026. As businesses face mounting... Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-reverse-logistics/ marketing@locate2u.com (Mia Lindeque) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-order-fulfilment/ Order Fulfilment has become a critical consideration for logistics and supply chain management professionals in 2026. As businesses face mounting pressure... Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-order-fulfilment/ marketing@locate2u.com (Kris Van Der Bijl) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/measuring-in-kpi-logistics/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, measuring in kpi logistics has emerged as a defining factor for operational success.... Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/measuring-in-kpi-logistics/ marketing@locate2u.com (Georgia Katos) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/how-prescription-delivery-works/ For warehouse managers grappling with poor visibility, finding a practical, proven approach is essential. The landscape of logistics and supply chain... Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/how-prescription-delivery-works/ marketing@locate2u.com (Chelsea Woods) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/demand-forecasting/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, demand forecasting has emerged as a defining factor for operational success.... Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/demand-forecasting/ marketing@locate2u.com (Eliza Van Eyk) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/supply-chain-optimisation/ In the fast-moving world of logistics and supply chain management, supply chain optimisation has emerged as a defining factor for operational success.... Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/supply-chain-optimisation/ marketing@locate2u.com (Michael Gayst) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-long-haul-transportation/ Long Haul Transportation has become a critical consideration for logistics and supply chain management professionals in 2026. As businesses face mounting... Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/logistics-supply-chain/what-is-long-haul-transportation/ marketing@locate2u.com (Sharl Els) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/real-time-tracking-myths/ In the fast-moving world of fleet management and vehicle tracking, real time tracking myths has emerged as a defining factor for operational success.... Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/real-time-tracking-myths/ marketing@locate2u.com (Cheryl Kahla) https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/strategies-for-fleet-management-software/ In the fast-moving world of fleet management and vehicle tracking, strategies for fleet management software has emerged as a defining factor for... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.locate2u.com/blog/fleet-management/strategies-for-fleet-management-software/ marketing@locate2u.com (Mia Lindeque)