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Preparing for the Golden Quarter is a daunting prospect for any retailer, and can quickly become the nightmare before Christmas. But with many consumers opting to shop from the comfort of their own home, as opposed to battling the high street crowds, Christmas logistics has become one of the most important elements for any retailer…

We speak to Logistics Managers day in, day out. So we know they don’t have it easy. The role requires the ability to multitask; handling a wide variety of responsibilities from route planning to cost management and recruitment to industry research. And with consumer demands continuing to increase, Logistics Managers need to stay ahead of…

Why you should conduct daily walkaround checks Did you know that it’s estimated that 85% of roadworthy infringements could be avoided if drivers performed walkaround checks before their journey? Simple faults like loose wheel nuts can also cost you fixed penalties. The good news is that drivers don’t need to have in-depth mechanical knowledge or…

The MaxOptra Driver App is one of the most popular pieces of functionality within the MaxOptra system. And we have to admit, one of our favorites. Perfect for businesses who want to run a paperless operation without compromising on functionality, our innovative Driver App offers you the benefits of real-time job notification, tracking, live reporting…

Get your credit cards ready, because Amazon Prime Day is here once again.  The perfect shopping experience to snap up that kitchen gadget you’ve been waiting to go on sale, bag some bargains for birthday and even Christmas presents, or simply splash the cash on impulse buys you never knew you needed. Amazon Prime Day…

Fuel prices within the UK has risen to a new record, with the average cost of petrol rising to 189.33 pence a litre, pushing the cost of filling the average 55-litre family car above £104 ($127.40), according to the RAC motoring organisation.  Additionally, Diesel climbed to 197.11 pence a litre, another new high. Experts are…

At Maxoptra, we talk a lot about our industry-leading technology. And, who can blame us? However, another reason our customers love us so much is because of our team. In fact, in recent customer surveys our teams have scored on average 9.5/10 throughout Sales, Implementation, and Support. To celebrate the people behind MaxOptra, we will…

The decision to invest in route optimisation provider can be a big one. It costs money, time, and resource. This means that you want the system to be generating a return on investment as soon as possible. However, you may be getting the feeling that your route optimisation software just isn’t doing enough for your…

At Maxoptra, we talk a lot about our industry-leading technology. And, who can blame us? However, another reason our customers love us so much is because of our team. In fact, in recent customer surveys our teams have scored on average 9.5/10 throughout Sales, Implementation, and Support. To celebrate the people behind MaxOptra, we will…

MaxOptra launches What3words integration At MaxOptra, we’re excited to announce our new integration with what3words. What3words is the latest innovation in route planning. The business identified that street addresses weren’t designed for 2021. They aren’t accurate enough to specify precise locations, such as building entrances, and don’t exist for parks and many rural areas. This…

Industry spotlight: Garden and outdoor supplies At MaxOptra we work with a wide range of industries, all of them with their own goals and challenges. So we wanted to dedicate our content to some of the most popular industries that we work with. Offering industry insight, advice, and stories to help inspire and support similar…

5 ways to tackle the stock level and supply chain crisis  Recent research from Retail Insight has shown that 56% of UK consumers feel that in-store stock levels and out of stock products are worse than during panic-buying through the pandemic.  And a further 46% of consumers state that stock availability online is worse than…