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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The last mile \u2013 the\u00a0final step\u00a0in getting a product from a warehouse or distribution center to the customer\u2019s doorstep \u2013 is\u00a0the most expensive. In some cases, making up more than 50% of total delivery operations costs. And\u00a0<\/span>many of these costs\u00a0are\u00a0hidden<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0which means they can easily\u00a0spiral out of control if not kept in check.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But there is a way to solve many of the expensive challenges in one go, enabling you to reduce costs across\u00a0different\u00a0fronts. And\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0by using\u00a0<\/span>route optimization\u00a0software<\/span><\/a> for last mile operations, because this technology<\/span> is designed to increase efficiency in route planning by considering various factors like traffic, delivery times and vehicle capacity, <\/span>helping you achieve meaningful cost savings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”LAST MILE DELIVERY INSIDER” color=”juicy_pink” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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1. Design more efficient routes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A route optimization tool will always beat a human planner when it comes to\u00a0efficient route design, particularly\u00a0for\u00a0multi-stop routes.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0because\u00a0this software can\u00a0leverage\u00a0big data \u2013 historic and real-time \u2013 and algorithms to quickly calculate the best route based on\u00a0your business\u00a0objectives.\u00a0As a result,\u00a0it can reduce the number of kilometers driven for each delivery route\u00a0(saving you fuel)\u00a0and\u00a0maximize the productivity of each driver. With fewer drivers needed to do the same amount of work,\u00a0it also\u00a0frees\u00a0up\u00a0capacity\u00a0to allow for more drop offs overall.\u00a0Not only do you save money, but you\u00a0also\u00a0have the potential to\u00a0increase revenue.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Improve resource management<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Using route optimization software\u00a0can\u00a0help you manage your\u00a0resources more effectively. By\u00a0optimizing\u00a0delivery schedules and grouping the\u00a0drop offs more effectively,\u00a0e.g.\u00a0by proximity to each other or by size of truck\u00a0required, you can reduce the\u00a0number\u00a0of vehicles and drivers\u00a0needed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Lower maintenance costs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

By reducing the number of kilometers each vehicle needs to drive for each delivery, you reduce the amount of wear and tear each one experiences over time, lowering overall maintenance costs. And, by\u00a0reducing the number of\u00a0trucks needed\u00a0to fulfil\u00a0your\u00a0deliveries, you can\u00a0alleviate pressure on\u00a0each vehicle\u00a0by swapping\u00a0them\u00a0in and out more regularly. This helps you extend the life of your fleet, reducing the frequency which you need to replace your vehicles.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”29724″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.ptvlogistics.com\/en-us\/products\/ptv-axylog”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

4. Manage costly last-minute changes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Even the best made plans can go\u00a0awry. There are multiple factors that can disrupt a delivery, from heavy traffic to a missed delivery.\u00a0And disruptions are expensive.\u00a0However, with route optimization software you can take real-time data\u00a0gathered by\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span>transport management\u00a0tool<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0replan\u00a0to find the quickest route based on the current situation.\u00a0This reduces delays and keeps the\u00a0delivery costs low.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Reduce empty miles driven<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the quickest ways to lower last mile costs is to reduce empty miles\u00a0–\u00a0the\u00a0number\u00a0of kilometers a truck drives without any load.\u00a0Empty miles are expensive as they entail costs (fuel,\u00a0labor, maintenance) without bringing revenue.\u00a0These\u00a0can be reduced by planning routes more efficiently\u00a0– ensuring the last drop off is close to the depot \u2013 or by incorporating customer returns into deliveries. In both cases, route optimization software can help you\u00a0find\u00a0the most efficient way to reduce\u00a0empty miles.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

6. Tackle demand fluctuation better<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Retail demand is\u00a0often\u00a0seasonal and\u00a0affected by consumer trends. These fluctuations can be hard to predict and expensive to manage as it\u00a0requires\u00a0logistics\u00a0companies to respond quickly, scaling their operations\u00a0up and down\u00a0to meet demand. Route optimization software for last mile can help by\u00a0quickly factoring changing volumes into route design to ensure they\u00a0remain\u00a0efficient and cost-effective.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

7. Minimize missed deliveries<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another big last mile cost is\u00a0missed\u00a0deliveries. If a parcel cannot be delivered because\u00a0no\u00a0one\u2019s\u00a0at home, the delivery will need to be rescheduled. This results in\u00a0additional\u00a0planning costs and more kilometers to redeliver.\u00a0However, route optimization\u00a0can be used to minimize\u00a0missed deliveries in the first place. By offering customers specific delivery windows, they can choose a time they know\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be home.\u00a0This adds another\u00a0constraint when\u00a0designing delivery routes, adding more complexity to the problem, but route optimization software can handle this easily. And, if a missed delivery does need to be rescheduled,\u00a0a route optimization tool can be used to find the most cost-effective way to do it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Increase driver satisfaction<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

As the\u00a0logistics\u00a0industry globally faces a\u00a0driver\u00a0shortage,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0expensive to have to rehire too often. To keep recruitment costs down,\u00a0logistics\u00a0companies should focus on enhancing driver satisfaction. Route optimization software can help with this by factoring driver preferences into route design.\u00a0By using technology to do this, rather than manual planning, you can still ensure the most efficient routes, even with\u00a0additional\u00a0driver constraints.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”29733″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”” link=”https:\/\/www.ptvlogistics.com\/en-us\/products\/ptv-axylog”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

9. Automate admin tasks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Labor\u00a0is another key cost in last mile delivery.\u00a0Route planning and managing paperwork are time-consuming tasks that\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0offer a\u00a0particularly high\u00a0ROI,\u00a0so it makes sense to automate these processes where possible.\u00a0Route optimization software\u00a0that\u00a0leverages\u00a0AI can analyze delivery data and automate route planning, reducing the workload\u00a0of planners,\u00a0and free-up time for them to focus on strategic tasks that add more value to the business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to choose the right delivery technology? If you’re exploring tools that automate and streamline last mile operations, you\u2019ll find this blog helpful:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What to Look for in a Last Mile Delivery App<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Route optimization software reduces costs by increasing efficiency\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ultimately, the\u00a0most effective way to reduce your last mile costs is to increase efficiency in your operations.\u00a0To achieve the greatest amount of savings and generate a positive ROI, you need to\u00a0invest\u00a0in route optimization software. By\u00a0leveraging\u00a0advanced algorithms, it can quickly analyze your delivery data and design the most efficient routes to maximize cost savings, factoring in multiple constraints including vehicle availability, driver demands and narrow delivery windows.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Investment in this sort of technology not only increases the savings you can\u00a0make but\u00a0also opens new revenue opportunities by increasing the\u00a0capacity\u00a0for\u00a0additional\u00a0deliveries without having to grow your vehicle fleet or driver pool. And by automating planning,\u00a0it\u00a0frees up\u00a0logistics\u00a0managers and planners to focus on strategic projects that\u00a0add more value to the business.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0interested in learning more about how route optimization software can reduce costs in your last\u00a0mile\u00a0operations, contact us for a free demo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”” shape=”square” style=”flat” color=”black” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Learn More” btn_style=”flat” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” css=”” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ptvlogistics.com%2Fen-us%2Fcontact%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dcta%26utm_campaign%3Dgroup_lmd_C004%26utm_content%3DHow%2Broute%2Boptimization%2Bsoftware%2Bfor%2Blast%2Bmile%2Boperations%2Breduces%2Bcosts%2B|target:_blank”]<\/p>\n

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