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Top list of route optimizers 2026
This article is a comparative analysis between different ways of planning and optimizing routes: from the manual optimizer to market solutions such as Circuit, Route4Me and Onfleet, evaluating pros and cons according to the real needs of the distribution. The comparison focuses on common challenges such as low training, high turnover and operational stress, and how each alternative responds (or falls short) to them. In this context, Routal stands out for combining usability, capacity for complex operations and constant support, offering a stronger option to scale without relying on internal “heroes”.
Logistics in Mexico and nearshoring: last-mile challenges (CDMX and border)
Nearshoring with U.S. Logistics demand in Mexico is skyrocketing in the U.S.. We analyze last-mile challenges (traffic, delivery people, trust and level of service) and how to solve them with technology such as Routal.
From Excel to logistics software: why spreadsheets will slow your growth
Go from Excel to logistics software and stop wasting time with manual routes, phone number errors in excel and the eternal “csv to excel” every day. Learn how to clean data, improve planning, optimize routes and provide real-time tracking to reduce incidents and increase deliveries per day. Find out why Excel is holding back your growth and how to make the leap to scalable logistics with Routal
Photos to tags: The new ultra-fast way to plan with Routal for Drivers 🚀
Routal for Drivers now allows you to plan routes simply by taking photos of package labels, adding them in less than 1 second per shipment. Thanks to this functionality, delivery people save up to 30% of preparation time, drive fewer kilometers, consume less gas and can get home earlier, something key in peaks such as Black Friday or Christmas. Hundreds of independent couriers and companies such as Seur, Correos, GLS, DHL, J&T or UPS already use it every day around the world.
How can I stop depending on key people in your logistics organization?
In logistics, relying on people rather than processes is a recipe for chaos, especially during peak season. Standardizing with Routal allows you to transform the team's experience into clear rules, automate the tedious and gain operational and financial control. Even the Three Wise Men and Santa Claus are clear about it: to deliver well, you have to plan better.
Proactive alert system: anticipates and resolves issues in the warehouse
Optimize your warehouse management with proactive alerts that anticipate incidents before they affect your operations. With Routal, you detect delays, stock errors or technical failures in real time and act quickly. It improves efficiency, reduces downtime and offers a more agile and reliable delivery experience.
Logistics & Automation 2025: the meeting point for those who move the world
Logistics & Automation 2025, Routal presenting its latest innovations to optimize last-mile planning and monitoring. With intelligent route solutions, real-time monitoring and fluid communication, the platform demonstrates how technology can make logistics more efficient and humane. Routal drives more agile, sustainable and cost-effective operations, helping companies transform the way they deliver.
How to increase logistics productivity: the 4 key aspects to consider to increase logistics efficiency
Here are some of the 4 key factors that will help you increase your company's logistics productivity.
8 Tips to Improve Reverse Logistics Management
The logistics industry is constantly changing, both in processes and in the way of proceeding. These changes are due, to a large extent, to
Routal receives Sourceforge's “Top Performer” award for the eighth consecutive quarter
Routal was recognized as a “Top Performer” by SourceForge in Fall 2025, with eight consecutive quarters receiving this award. This award places us among the 10% of the highest rated products thanks to excellent reviews from our users. This recognition confirms Routal's commitment to offering a last-mile solution that is efficient, reliable and highly valued by those who use it every day.
Why does your company need efficient route planning and standardized distribution processes?
Optimize your routes and standardize your processes to reduce costs, deliver faster and operate more efficiently in demanding markets. With real-time visibility and full control over each delivery, you can adapt to the moment and make smarter decisions. Routal helps you scale your distribution without losing control, improving customer experience and loyalty from day one.
Why can't I solve route optimization with ChatGPT?
ChatGPT cannot solve route optimization problems because it is designed for language tasks, not complex calculations. In logistics, its value lies in facilitating communication and understanding business needs. Routal combines the best of both worlds: optimization engines for planning and LLMs for understanding the customer.
Best practices for minimizing failed delivery attempts and improving satisfaction
Failed delivery attempts to create additional costs and a poor customer experience, so reducing them is essential to improving logistics efficiency. Strategies such as clear communication, time flexibility, route optimization and real-time notifications increase successful deliveries. With tools like Routal, companies can anticipate problems, optimize resources and provide a more satisfying delivery experience.
What app do delivery people use with the most deliveries completed per day? đźššđź’ˇ
Routal is the all-in-one platform for planning, optimizing and monitoring your delivery routes in real time. đźšš Save kilometers, time and costs with intelligent routes that adapt to any changes on the go. From the planner to the end customer, Routal connects the entire last-mile process in a single app.
Tools to transform the work of self-employed delivery people
The European project LUCID has demonstrated in Las Rozas and Prague how Routal optimizes urban delivery routes, reducing costs and improving the flexibility of autonomous delivery people in the face of traffic and demand. In addition, it generates key data that allows cities to design more sustainable and intelligent mobility policies.
Autonomous carrier guide: optimize your working day, monitor all your deliveries and invoice quickly and accurately
Boost your business as an autonomous carrier by optimizing your routes, monitoring your deliveries in real time and billing with precision. With tools like Routal, you reduce costs, save time and improve your customer experience by having all your work centralized on a single platform. Turn every day into more productivity, less stress and greater profitability for your business.
Why isn't your failed delivery rate improving? Invisible causes that Routal solves
Failed deliveries aren't always due to obvious errors: often the invisible causes lie in manual planning, overloaded routes or lack of real-time visibility. Routal solves these problems with optimization algorithms, live monitoring and centralized integration, reducing the error rate and improving customer satisfaction.
What is a 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL? Functions and examples
What is a 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, 5PL? The article addresses the different levels of logistics operators (1PL to 5PL), depending on the degree of outsourcing and control that a company has over its supply chain. It describes how they evolve from total internal management (1PL) to the advanced integration of technology and global automation (5PL). Each level is adapted to the specific needs of companies, considering factors such as investment, control, flexibility and specialization.
How to improve the timeliness of your deliveries by adjusting time windows and service priorities
Improving timely deliveries involves replacing large time windows with dynamic and precise slots, and defining clear priorities between orders according to their urgency or value. This makes it possible to reduce failed deliveries, optimize routes and increase customer satisfaction. Tools such as Routal automate these processes, adapting in real time to unforeseen events and facilitating proactive communication with the recipient.
Discover the hidden costs of the last mile and how efficient planning minimizes them
The last mile is full of hidden costs—such as failed deliveries, downtime, or inefficient routes—that directly affect profitability and customer experience. These expenses tend to go unnoticed but accumulate day after day, generating operational and commercial losses. Intelligent planning with tools such as Routal makes it possible to reduce these mismatches by optimizing routes, avoiding reattempts and prioritizing strategic deliveries.
The 5 essential financial indicators to evaluate the performance of your fleet
Managing a fleet not only involves coordinating routes, but also measuring their economic impact through key financial indicators. KPIs such as the cost per kilometer, the occupancy of vehicles or the rate of failed deliveries make it possible to detect inefficiencies and improve profitability. With tools like Routal, you can monitor this data in real time and make logistics decisions based on sound economic criteria.
5 Key Logistic Metrics Every CEO Should Have on Their Radar
Logistics is no longer just an operational function, but a strategic axis that CEOs must actively monitor. Indicators such as the success rate in the first delivery, the logistics cost per order or the level of service (OTIF) allow decisions to be made based on data and not on intuition. With tools like Routal, it is possible to measure these metrics in real time and transform logistics into a competitive advantage to scale efficiently.
From 50 to 5,000 deliveries per month: how to scale your logistics without losing control
Scaling a logistics operation from 50 to 5,000 monthly deliveries does not depend on having more staff, but on improving processes. Without efficient planning, automation and real-time visibility, errors grow at the same rate as volume. Tools such as Routal allow us to accompany this growth while maintaining control, efficiency and quality of service.
De 50 a 5.000 entregas al mes: cĂłmo escalar tu logĂstica sin perder el control
Escalar una operaciĂłn logĂstica de 50 a 5.000 entregas mensuales no depende de tener más personal, sino de mejorar los procesos. Sin planificaciĂłn eficiente, automatizaciĂłn y visibilidad en tiempo real, los errores crecen al mismo ritmo que el volumen. Herramientas como Routal permiten acompañar ese crecimiento manteniendo el control, la eficiencia y la calidad del servicio.
Streamline your shipments by integrating the GrupMicros SGA with your routing system
The integration of the GrupMicros SGA with Routal optimizes the logistics chain by connecting warehouse management with route planning in real time, reducing time and errors. Thanks to this synchronization, companies can automate key processes, prioritize critical orders, and improve traceability from start to finish. The result is more agile, efficient logistics focused on the customer experience from the warehouse to the last mile.
Tips & Tricks to make your delivery job easier and more efficient
Delivery work can be easier and more productive by applying strategies such as route optimization, efficient communication with customers and the use of real-time management technology. Tools such as Routal Planner save time, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. With good practices and vehicles in good condition, delivery people can provide a faster, more reliable and stress-free service.
How a delivery company can plan better without using Excel
Many companies still use Excel to plan routes, but this generalist tool generates errors, delays deliveries and overloads the team. Routing software such as Routal automates and optimizes the entire process, improving efficiency and customer experience. Discover how other companies are already leaving behind logistics management with Excel and transforming their operations.
How to design multi-criteria delivery routes: balancing time, cost and sustainability
In modern logistics, fast delivery is no longer enough: companies must find an intelligent balance between delivery time, operating cost and environmental sustainability. This involves moving from traditional planning to a multi-criteria approach, which considers multiple variables simultaneously. Tools such as Routal Planner facilitate this change by automating route design using real-time data and advanced algorithms, allowing for a more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible operation.
AI at the service of logistics: predicting delays and making agile decisions
Artificial intelligence in last-mile logistics makes it possible to predict delays, optimize routes in real time and make proactive decisions in the face of unforeseen events. Thanks to data analysis and predictive algorithms, distribution companies improve their operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Learn how tools like Routal integrate advanced AI to revolutionize delivery planning and provide a sustainable competitive advantage.
The 3 mistakes that waste time (and money) for most delivery people
Many delivery people waste time (and money) due to invisible errors such as planning routes without tools, not recording incidents on the spot or ignoring downtime. These daily failures have a direct impact on the efficiency of each day. With Routal Drivers, you can avoid them and optimize your delivery from your mobile phone.
Optimizing routes with urgent deliveries: tactics for planners under pressure
Urgent deliveries require quick decisions, full visibility and maximum precision on the part of the logistics planner. Tools such as Routal allow you to prioritize orders, reoptimize routes in real time and maintain operational flexibility, even under pressure. It's not about running more, it's about planning better with intelligent technology.
HORECA distribution: The challenge of always delivering on time (and without margin for error)
In the HORECA sector, punctuality and reliability in distribution are key, since any failure directly impacts customer service. Although the competition has revolved around price for years, the real value lies in offering an impeccable and consistent level of service. With Routal, distributors can ensure on-time and error-free deliveries, scaling their operation without losing quality.
Route Planning: Why Use a Route Optimizer
Efficient route planning is essential in logistics to reduce costs, improve productivity and ensure timely deliveries, but many companies still use manual methods that create inefficiencies. Automated route optimizers, such as Routal, transform this process by calculating optimal routes in seconds, considering factors such as traffic and delivery windows, saving time, costs and increasing customer satisfaction. In addition, these tools provide scalability, real-time visibility and flexibility, helping companies adapt to growth without compromising efficiency.
How much could you earn if your routes were better organized?
Many delivery people unknowingly lose money because they don't organize their routes properly. Using a planning app like Routal Drivers can increase your profits by up to 25%, only by optimizing routes and times. With the right tool, it is possible to distribute better, in less time and earn more.
Is your logistics operation losing money without you knowing it?
Many logistics managers unwittingly lose money due to invisible inefficiencies in their daily operations, such as poorly planned routes or downtime. These hidden costs directly impact the budget and customer satisfaction, but they are not always detected with the naked eye. With Routal, it is possible to identify and eliminate these leaks by optimizing routes and automatically analyzing logistics data.
Logistical challenges in food distribution in Colombia and Latin America: the key is data quality
Food distribution in Colombia faces major logistical challenges due to the lack of structured addresses and precise coordinates. These problems affect route efficiency, increase costs and jeopardize the timeliness of deliveries.
3 keys to being successful when integrating technology in SMEs
If you're afraid of integrating technology into your company, don't worry, we'll give you the keys to success and show you some examples
How to improve communication with carriers in the last mile
Communication in the last mile continues to rely heavily on the telephone, causing interruptions, wasted time and poor traceability both between managers and distributors and between distributors and customers. Problems such as missed calls, last-minute alerts, or confusing instructions directly affect efficiency and customer experience. Using tools such as Routal allows you to automate notifications, centralize information and facilitate coordination in an asynchronous and much more efficient way.
The delivery revolution for the self-employed is here: the new Routal Drivers app is here
The new Routal Drivers app allows autonomous drivers to plan intelligent routes, save gas and reach their customers sooner. With functions such as real-time replanning and modes for trucks, bikes or walking, now anyone can work like a large fleet.
Lack of delivery people: causes, consequences and technological solutions for logistics companies
The lack of delivery people is one of the biggest logistical challenges, with high turnover and difficulties in hiring new drivers. Tools such as Routal make it possible to optimize routes, improve productivity and reduce operating pressure, even with fewer personnel. Betting on technology helps to maintain an efficient service and to build the loyalty of delivery people in an increasingly competitive environment.
How to use ChatGPT to improve processes in delivery and distribution companies
Delivery companies can use ChatGPT to improve customer service processes, internal writing, feedback analysis and content generation. This AI is especially useful for automating repetitive and communicative tasks that are still time-consuming. Combined with Routal, ChatGPT becomes an ally for a more agile, professional and efficient logistics operation.
The Last Mile Challenge: How to Maximize Successful Deliveries
Last-mile delivery faces major challenges, with the absence of the recipient being the main cause of failure on the first attempt. Engaging the customer through accurate notifications or allowing them to choose their time slot can increase the success rate above 99.5%. With Routal, companies can optimize routes, reduce costs and offer a much more reliable and satisfying delivery experience.
Sant Jordi: El reto logĂstico detrás de millones de rosas y libros
El dĂa de Sant Jordi en Barcelona representa un gran reto logĂstico, con millones de rosas y libros distribuidos en un solo dĂa en condiciones muy exigentes. Factores como la alta concentraciĂłn de entregas, las restricciones de tráfico y las ventanas horarias ajustadas complican enormemente la planificaciĂłn. Herramientas como Routal permiten optimizar rutas, asignar recursos eficientemente y reaccionar en tiempo real, garantizando que la magia del dĂa llegue puntualmente a cada rincĂłn.
How to reduce costs in last-mile logistics (without losing efficiency)
Reducing costs in last-mile logistics is possible with the right combination of technology and strategy. Routal saves kilometers, fuel and working hours, while improving the customer experience and reducing support work. Optimizing isn't cutting back, it's doing more with less.
Innolab LogĂstica 2025: una mirada al futuro de la cadena de suministro
Routal participĂł en la jornada #Innolablogistica organizada por el CEL, donde compartimos una visiĂłn clave: la Ăşltima milla no es solo un reto tĂ©cnico, sino un desafĂo de coordinaciĂłn, escalabilidad y experiencia. Conocimos proyectos que están transformando la cadena de suministro mediante IA, trazabilidad, realidad virtual y más. Fue una jornada de inspiraciĂłn y colaboraciĂłn que refuerza nuestro compromiso con una logĂstica más inteligente y humana.
How to optimize the distribution of frozen foods?
Optimizing the distribution of frozen foods is key to reducing operating costs and ensuring product quality, especially in summer, when fuel consumption skyrockets. Guillen Food Company managed to save more than 27% in fuel and improve its processes thanks to intelligent planning with Routal. Every kilometer saved isn't just time: it's efficiency, sustainability and competitive advantage.
What is a digital packing slip and what are its advantages for the logistics company?
The digital packing slip optimizes merchandise delivery by reducing errors, streamlining processes and improving customer satisfaction through real-time tracking and proof of delivery. Companies like Quaker State have saved more than 2 million dollars by digitizing their logistics processes. Tools such as Routal enhance these improvements with advanced monitoring and automation.
Routal - Move Smarter
An overview of the company's history, journey and future in the last-mile logistics industry.
Why are more and more delivery people using Routal for Drivers to optimize their working hours?
Routal for Drivers allows delivery people to optimize their routes directly from their mobile phone, without going through the desktop, achieving routes that are up to 30% more efficient. This translates into shorter working hours, less fuel consumption and a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. In short: you save time, money and take care of the planet while you do your work.
From efficient picking to route planning: how e-PacksGA and Routal optimize preparation and delivery in a unified way
Automatic route planning has a positive impact on picking efficiency, also optimizing truck loading using the LIFO method. This integration reduces operating costs, minimizes errors and improves the traceability of the order to delivery. Concepts such as cross-docking and good warehouse design complement and enhance this logistics optimization.
The main challenges of food distribution in Mexico and how to overcome them with technology
Food distribution in Mexico faces challenges such as inefficient routes, maintenance of the cold chain and high customer demands. With Routal, it is possible to plan efficient routes, monitor deliveries in real time and comply with regulations without affecting profitability.
Common mistakes in route planning and how to avoid them with technology
Are your routes costing you time and money? Discover the most common errors in delivery planning and how to solve them with technology
How does city congestion impact last-mile logistics?
Traffic congests the last mile causing delays and higher costs; solutions such as optimized routes and microhubs improve efficiency while innovation will be key to fast deliveries.
Automation in the last mile: Fewer manual tasks, more successful deliveries
Automating manual tasks in the last mile, such as calls, ETA notifications and communication with customers, allows delivery people to save time and reduce errors. This reduces unnecessary customer service calls and improves the delivery success rate. With tools like Routal, parcel delivery companies can optimize their operations and make more deliveries in less time.
How to reduce logistics costs? Strategies to make your operation more efficient
Reducing logistics costs is a matter of optimizing routes, automating processes and making decisions based on data. With the right technology, you can save up to 30% and make your operation more efficient.
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing route planning
Artificial intelligence has radically transformed logistics route planning, evolving from manual methods to dynamic and adaptive systems that optimize deliveries in real time. Through technologies such as machine learning, AI-based optimization and real-time analysis, companies achieve significant benefits in efficiency, costs and customer satisfaction. The future of logistics promises greater integration with autonomous vehicles, IoT and full supply chain optimization, making the adoption of AI a competitive necessity.
Automation in the last mile: When should you implement delivery management software?
The lack of automation in the last mile creates problems such as inefficient routes, poor communication with customers and poor visibility of the status of deliveries. Software like Routal optimizes planning, sends automatic notifications to customers and provides real-time monitoring, reducing costs and improving the experience. If your company is facing delays, high costs, or a lot of order inquiries, it's time to digitize delivery management.
What is fulfillment? The answer to your logistics questions
Fulfillment is the comprehensive process that encompasses all logistics operations from the moment an order is received until it reaches the end customer, including warehousing, management, shipping and after-sales service. There are different types of fulfillment, from internal management to full outsourcing or hybrid models, each with its specific advantages and challenges. An efficient fulfillment system is crucial for business success, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction and can be optimized through the use of specialized technologies such as route planning software.
Why customer support is key to Last Mile Logistics
Customer support is key in last-mile logistics to resolve issues, improve the customer experience and optimize processes. At Routal, we have managed more than 2,500 inquiries with 98% satisfaction and an average response time of less than 4 minutes. We are committed to an efficient service that combines technology and human care to ensure successful deliveries.
Sustainability in the Last Mile: The Boost of Cycling Logistics
Cycling, based on cargo bikes and VMP, offers a sustainable and efficient alternative for the distribution of goods in the last mile, reducing emissions and operating costs. In February 2025, Barcelona will update its regulations to promote this practice, facilitating the use of loading and unloading spaces and protecting cycling infrastructure. In addition, tools such as the Routal route optimizer help to plan more efficient deliveries, promoting sustainability and improving business profitability.
Logistics Department: Main Functions and Profiles
The logistics department is key to optimizing the supply chain, managing inventories, transportation and supplier relationships to ensure efficient deliveries and satisfy customers. Their functions are backed by specialized profiles, such as managers, coordinators and analysts, who work together with advanced technology to maximize results.
Courier and parcel delivery software: How to survive the peak of Christmas
Overcoming the Christmas peak in messaging and parcel delivery requires intelligent tools such as Routal, which optimize routes, improve the efficiency of temporary workers and ensure accurate communication with customers. By reducing errors and maintaining stable operations, Routal not only helps you meet high demand, but it strengthens your logistics all year round.
Transportation Route Management: How to Optimize Every Step
Transportation route management ranges from picking and planning to delivery and communication with the customer, facing challenges such as errors, delays and inefficient routes. Tools like Routal optimize each stage by synchronizing orders, planning routes in real time and automating communication with recipients. This reduces costs, improves timeliness and increases customer satisfaction.
How to organize your routes through low-emission zones: The case of Barcelona and its ZBE
How to organize distribution in the low emission zone of Barcelona ZBE, in less than 3 minutes and with the help of a route optimizer
Energy savings in logistics are possible: 3 measures you should know to achieve energy efficiency in your company
implement actions to ensure the good use of resources and significant energy savings for better logistics efficiency
The 7 tips you need to improve the reverse logistics process
Reverse logistics is the set of processes responsible for managing the returns of those products purchased by users.
The 5 features to look for in last-mile software
Find the 5 main features of good last-mile software that allows you to plan routes, track and communicate
Managing Customer Expectations for Last-Mile Deliveries: Keys to Trusted Service
Managing Customer Expectations for Last-Mile Deliveries: Keys to Trusted Service
Ecommerce: 5 essential tools to survive in 2021
It's not easy to digitize your business and make the leap to ecommerce. That's why in this post we give you some tools to simplify the process.
Training pills — Ep 9. — Geolocation with Google Maps
In this pill you will learn to monitor routes in a faster and easier way. Stay in control of the schedules and let the optimizer do the hard work.
How to optimize routes with Google Maps and why isn't it the best tool for multiple stops?
Google Maps is useful for finding quick routes between two points, but it's not ideal for planning routes with multiple stops, since it limits 9 destinations and doesn't optimize the order. For more complex routes, tools like Routal are essential to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
Delivery Route Planner: Advantages that Transform Your Business
A delivery route planner optimizes time, reduces costs, improves customer satisfaction and increases operational efficiency, making it a key tool for any logistics business.
What is a Courier, what functions does it have and how do you choose the ideal one for your company?
A courier is a specialized transportation service that guarantees fast, safe and reliable deliveries, adapting to the needs of each business with local, national or international options. To choose the ideal one, it is key to prioritize coverage, flexibility and, above all, the ability to offer customers real-time monitoring with an estimated time of arrival, improving the experience and avoiding failed deliveries.
Security of your logistics data in Routal: SOC 2 a New Level of Trust
Routal has obtained SOC 2 certification, a global standard that guarantees the security, confidentiality and privacy of our clients' data. This includes advanced controls such as encryption, continuous monitoring and external audits that protect against cyberattacks and facilitate compliance with regulations such as the GDPR. With SOC 2, we reaffirm our commitment to data protection and the trust of our users at every stage of last-mile logistics.
Plan routes over multiple days
In this video, we show you how to plan delivery routes over multiple days using Routal, an essential tool for optimizing logistics operations. You'll see how to configure delivery days and times, organize orders, allocate resources, and optimize routes to maximize the efficiency of your drivers and vehicles. We'll also explore key functions such as order prioritization, real-time monitoring, and how to analyze the performance of your routes at the end. If you need to improve the accuracy and efficiency of your long-term deliveries, this tutorial is for you!
Reverse Logistics: Definition, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages, and Solutions with Routal
Reverse logistics manages returns and recycling in the supply chain, optimizing resources and improving sustainability. With Routal, companies can integrate Pick-up & Delivery functionality, combining collections and deliveries on a single route to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
What is Picking and How to Do It Efficiently?
Efficient picking allows you to quickly prepare orders and optimize last-mile delivery. By combining orderly picking with good route planning, search and delivery time is reduced, costs and customer satisfaction are improved. This is key to maximizing efficiency in logistics operations.
The challenge of low-emission last-mile distribution: Between sustainability and profitability
eCommerce companies are looking to make the last mile more sustainable, but they face customer resistance to paying more for green shipping. The failure of Geever demonstrates that the cost-effectiveness of low-emission logistics is a challenge, which can only be achieved through operational efficiency. The key is to optimize routes, consolidate shipments and educate consumers about environmental impact.
The impact of localization in eines of planning and deployment of Catalan as a new language to Routal Planner
Routal Planner is now available in Catalan thanks to the support of the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia, thus providing a smoother and closer experience for Catalan-speaking users. This innovation improves understanding, operational agility and connection with local clients, promoting the use of Catalan in the logistics of the mile race.
How to identify and resolve last-mile logistical problems in your company?
Last-mile logistics faces challenges such as inefficient routes, failed deliveries and lack of real-time visibility. Implementing tools such as Routal makes it possible to optimize routes, improve communication and reduce errors, achieving more efficient deliveries and improving customer satisfaction.
Capillary Transportation: What It Is, Its Characteristics, and Importance in Logistics
Capillary transportation refers to the distribution of goods in urban areas that are difficult to access, using small vehicles and optimized routes. It is essential for improving customer experience, reducing operational costs, and minimizing environmental impact. Technological solutions like Routal help optimize this crucial phase of last-mile logistics.
How can technology, people and purpose make better last-mile deliveries?
The SIL will discuss topics such as “Technology vs. People, in Search of Purpose
Webapp VS. Native App. Eliminating friction in the last link, the divider. Everything you need to know.
Webapps, such as Routal's, offer significant advantages over native apps and traditional methods in last-mile logistics. They make installation easy, compatible with all devices, and don't require as much storage space. In addition, they provide simple training and promote greater adoption due to their convenience and efficiency. Features such as direct access to Google Maps, one-click tagging and real-time photo capture save time and improve deliveryers' efficiency.
Sant Jordi, day of the book, the rose and the delivery
Story about Sant Jordi, home delivery and how to combat coronavirus
Training pills — Ep 2. — Optimization of routes based on Zones
We will learn to optimize routes by defining zones for each of the vehicles.
Training pills — Ep 3. — Address geocoding
Having trouble finding directions on the map? In this article, you'll find the secrets of improving georeferencing and avoiding having to manually clean addresses.
Training pills — Ep 4. — Improving the effectiveness of geolocation
In this pill we will see how to improve georeferencing by restricting the country of operation when searching for georeferencing.
Training Pills — Ep 5. — Proof of Delivery
In this pill, we'll see how proof of delivery works for last-mile deliveries from the Highway app.
Training Pills — Ep 6. — Success Story ❤️ Pink Basket
In this pill, we will talk about the success story of Canasta Rosa and how it is saving 21% of the logistics costs of the last mile, among other benefits.
Training pills — Ep 7. — Long-term planning
In this pill you will learn to plan multi-day routes quickly and easily.
Training pills — Ep 8. — Advanced route monitoring
In this pill you will learn to monitor routes in a faster and easier way. Stay in control of the schedules and let the optimizer do the hard work.
Training pills — Ep 11. — Routes with multiple loads in the warehouse
In this pill you will learn to plan routes with multiple loads to the warehouse for those cases in which a single trip is not enough.
Training pills — Ep 12. — How to start with the last mile distribution in the middle of COVID-19 and not die trying
In this pill you will learn to design a last mile distribution from 0. Basic but comprehensive example of where to start in the last mile.
Training pills — Ep 13. — How to configure Highway parameters?
In this pill you will learn the basic configuration parameters of the tool.
Training pills — Ep 14. — Managing different projects
In this pill you will learn to manage different projects for companies that have different delegations or business units.
MonkeyMinds — How do we work at the product level?
You will find our way of working, why we are a product company and how we face the future of our product.
Training pills — Ep 15. — Custom fields and dynamic forms
In this pill, you'll learn how to customize services using custom fields and dynamic forms.
From idea to implementation
At Routal we have new ideas every day. In this post we explain how we landed these ideas and transformed them into a product.
MonkeyMinds — The fear of change in the logistics sector (From talent to roundabouts)
Fear of change in logistics organizations. We talk about the impact and adaptation to change in changing environments.
Success Story: Alfil Logistics — Alfilxpress
Alfil Logistics success story - Alfilexpress in e-commerce distribution
Savinco ❤️ Routal
Savinco.org and SmartMonkey.io success story for optimizing the distribution of small producers.
Paper, cardboard and PET ♻️ heroes in times of COVID
How the COVID pandemic has affected recycling, especially in countries like Chile.
Managing a last-mile ecommerce business using Excel — Farmily Success Story
Farmily success story. How an ecommerce uses Excel/Google Spreadsheet to manage and optimize their delivery routes in the last mile
Green Logistics: discover what it is and how to join the current market trend
Green Logistics: Reference to all those actions aimed at measuring and minimizing the impact of logistics on the environment and cities
Digital transformation in the logistics sector: the 5 keys to achieving digital success
Companies that successfully participate in the digital transformation process will be better positioned in the market
Black Friday: 50 days until the biggest logistics challenge of the year
On November 26th, that is, in exactly 50 days, a new edition of Black Friday will be held. A commercial event of American origin that
Reverse Logistics: what it is and what are its benefits
Reverse logistics as the set of practices and processes responsible for managing the returns of products purchased by users.
MonkeyMinds: The truth about open innovation between startup and corporation. A story of knights, princesses and beaches.
A true story about open innovation between startup and corporation. Recommendations on how to succeed by innovating together with startups
What is the Customer Centric strategy and how to implement it in 6 simple steps
Customer Centric responds to the customer-oriented strategy with the objective of focusing all processes and operations on users.
Ecommerce: everything you need to know about buying and selling online
The trend towards digitalization has brought with it new forms of purchase for users, thus giving rise to e-commerce.
Prepare your logistics for Black Friday in less than 2 weeks
On November 26th, in exactly 10 days, a new edition of Black Friday will be held.
The 4 mistakes to avoid in the last mile
The last mile is an essential part of the delivery process, since it plays a key role in user satisfaction and, consequently,
Optimize delivery management with proactive monitoring
It is essential to incorporate proactive monitoring into our operations to carry out services in a satisfactory manner.
The logistical secrets that Santa Claus didn't want to share with the Three Kings
Logistic heroes, like Santa Claus, rely on tools that can provide all their gifts on time and around the world.
2021 Balance Sheet: The SmartMonkey Planner Success Story
one of the highest-rated last-mile management platforms in 2021: more than 200 customers across 26 countries trust SmartMonkey
The logistics purposes you need for 2022
Here are the logistical purposes you need to set for a successful 2022 for your company:
The secret to reducing failed deliveries
Failed deliveries are the Achilles' heel of any company offering last-mile delivery services, and it's even the main problem.
Digital delivery tests: what they are and why you need them in your business
Proofs of delivery, also known in English as proof of delivery (PoD), are the set of all information related to the delivery of a
Healthcare logistics: the operation that saves lives
Healthcare logistics is the set of logistical and management procedures that provide the necessary health facilities...
You think Google Maps is free, but it ends up being very expensive
Free is usually that word that has magical qualities, since it manages to attract anyone for whatever reason.
Get carried away with deliveries on demand or be content with scheduled deliveries?
Next, we'll take an in-depth look at two of the most popular operations: on-demand deliveries and scheduled deliveries.
How to reduce delivery times
Surely it has also happened to you: you buy something online that you need right away, but delivery times are a real nightmare.
The first and last (daily) mile of the little ones
Optimizing routes for school transport, how to improve planning processes? Learn to improve and the impact on children
Electric vehicles: Why is it so expensive to change?
Learn the secrets to adding electric vehicles to your last-mile distribution fleet. In a simple way, optimizing your operations
Success Story: A La Casa Delivery
How A la Casa Delivery Chile managed to set up a delivery service in Chile with few resources and offering great service to its customers.
Tugou Success Story
Success story of Tugou, a delivery company in Peru that has saved 15% fuel, 60% of planning time and reduces failed deliveries
How to save fuel in your logistics operations
Tips for saving fuel, costs and CO2 emissions using a route optimizer such as SmartMonkey.
Mobility Week 2022
Save fuel and reduce your company's emissions by encouraging your employees to share a car. Optimize routes with Routal.
The last-mile challenges for this BlackFriday 2022
Discover the main challenges of BlackFriday 2022 regarding last-mile logistics, e-commerce distribution and how to be prepared
What are KPIs and what should we consider in the last mile
The KPIs or indicators that you must measure to improve the last mile logistics operations of your company or department.
Green Friday, new strategies for a sold out Black Friday
Black Friday shows clear signs of exhaustion. Brands see negative values associated with them and are looking for alternatives such as Green Friday.
2022 a good year, 2023 an even better year.
Summary of the year 2022 for SmartMonkey, the present and future of last-mile logistics. How it affects the economy and some success stories.
Challenges in the transition to electric vehicles for the logistics sector
Article on the main challenges for the electric vehicle transition in the logistics environment, especially the last mile.
Optimization of temperature-controlled logistics
Main challenges of temperature-controlled (frozen) distribution and logistics. Challenges and solutions that reduce consumption and gain security.
Why should logistics adopt Artificial Intelligence?
Today we live in a new transformative era in human history, impacted by the digital revolution that is redefining many aspects of modern life around the world, where Artificial Intelligence is playing a fundamental role and is present in all fields, from transport and logistics to healthcare, customer service and home maintenance.
Common Geocoding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Hello, I'm Xavi Ruiz, CEO of Routal. Last week I was talking to Muthu from Geoawesomeness about what we do at Routal.
SmartMonkey among the top 10 innovators in logistics: Volkswagen chooses
Open innovation is becoming an established trend among all corporations. If you're a corporation and don't have an open innovation contest, this means you're missing out on the next wave of changes that could cause your current business to die sooner than expected.
Fighting against COVID-19 isn't just public health, it's logistical warfare
See how we're fighting coronavirus using Routal artificial intelligence technology and route optimization. It's a logistical battle and we're going to win it.
Coronavirus, helping those who need it most
True story of how Highway de Routal helped distribute drugs to people confined in Canada.
Smart shipping for on demand deliveries
On-demand delivery is an industry that is growing at a very high speed. New companies appear every day, especially in the food and beverage market and the delivery of fresh products. And the competition is wild. Efficiency is a key metric in the “I want it all and I want it now” era and the most critical part is what happens from when a new order is placed until it is delivered.