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It may not be a surprise to many businesses who have recently had to swiftly adapt and pivot their business model, but new research from PFS has found that the shopping habits of UK consumers have been permanently changed by the COVID-19 lockdown. 60% of consumers are purchasing more goods since lockdown, with 53% purchasing…

As you may be aware, pharmaceutical and medical companies are becoming key in supporting the community during the COVID-19 crisis, both pre and post-lockdown However, they are also facing many new challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic is stretching many of these businesses, including its supplies of essential drugs, to the limits. Forcing many distributors to look…

As we speak to and support more and more businesses, we’re realising how butchers, fishmongers and meat distributors are another industry that are acting fast and making considerable changes to their business models.

How to deal with delivery and distribution challenges Every business has been affected in some way by the tumultuous political and social landscape since the new decade began. The effects of a global pandemic, conflict, rising inflation – we’re still living in unprecedented times, and multiple businesses are still trying to recover. As such, many…

Last week, we explained how due to the COVID-19 outbreak, businesses are dealing with unprecedented and difficult times. Some are struggling to maintain customers and bring in new sales, whilst others are dealing with a sudden increase in demand. To tackle these challenges, many businesses are re-focusing their approach and business model; pivoting from B2B…

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, businesses are dealing with unprecedented and difficult times. With many finding themselves needing to re-focus their approach and business model; pivoting from B2B to B2C. This is by no means an easy feat. However, it is something that we are seeing an increasing amount of our customers doing to…

How Bobtail Fruit Modernised Its Deliveries and Grew Its Business with MaxOptra Bobtail Fruit has been a family-run business since the 1950s, with roots in London’s market stalls and a reputation built on exceptional produce and personal service. What began with Mark, the current Director, running a single fruit stall after leaving school early, quickly…

2019 was a year of progress in transport and logistics. 2020 is set to continue this trend as technology advances at a rapid rate and customers are becoming savvier than ever.

Latest research has found that online retailers within the UK are preparing to make significant investment into more sustainable deliveries.

Maxoptra real-time scheduling and routing and delivery management software is helping a London-based charity reduce food waste and tackle food poverty.

Only three years after opening a new regional office in the south coast seaside resort of Brighton, Maxoptra has opened new headquarters in the heart of London.

We are delighted to announce that we are preparing to roll out the latest Maxoptra release, Version 5.5. Your system will be upgraded during the coming weeks. Version 5.5 contains a number of fantastic and useful features, including: Improved order item functionality The ability to clone vehicles and drivers Functionality that allows you to export…