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Delivery and logistics trends in 2022 2021 was quite the year, wasn’t it? Businesses have been faced with a pandemic, Brexit, rising cost of materials, and the great resignation.  All of this rapid change brings about challenges to businesses. Forcing many to adapt, evolve, and pivot. And the logistics industry is no exception. Due to…

Here at MaxOptra, we specialise in helping retail businesses to get the most out of their delivery operations. And as we boast over 650 customers worldwide, we like to think we are pretty good at what we do. But we’re well aware that delivery is only one part of the retail process. And that for…

Driver shortages in 2022 As UK Covid-19 cases were creeping closer to 200,00 in a day, industries have naturally been dealing with the challenges of not only a decrease in shoppers, diners, and visitors. But also a decrease in workers. With the sharp rise in Omicron cases, employees throughout the UK are having to isolate…

Geotab are leaders in fleet telematics, tracking, and management solutions to power businesses. Their marketplace is home to the most innovative businesses within the telematics ecosystem. And we are proud to be featured as one of the few route optimisation providers that Geotab recommends within their marketplace, and partners alongside. “Maxoptra is a cloud-based, open…

It’s been an unpredictable 18 months for companies in every industry, all over the world. At MaxOptra, we spent much of lockdown supporting businesses who were pivoting their approach to stay afloat during the pandemic.  For many, this meant moving away from their traditional B2B models, and instead, selling and delivering to individual consumers in…

About Midshires Electrical & Lighting Ltd Midshires Electrical were established in 2003 as an independent electrical wholesaler that specialises in high-quality electrical lighting products, specifically to trade customers. They boast over 150 years of combined experience, with a sales team that are renowned for their knowledge and hospitality. Their goal is to provide the best…

Ctrack specialises in vehicle tracking and fleet management for SMBs and large companies. They offer 24/7 visibility of fleets and help businesses to save up to 15% on fuel and maintenance costs. Whilst improving operational efficiency by up to 30%. We partnered with Ctrack back in 2018 to meet the increasing demand for multi-drop distribution,…

Fuel consumption has been a hot topic for a while now, for various reasons. Many businesses and consumers alike are becoming increasingly conscious of saving the environment. Whilst others are looking to save money wherever possible as they recover from lockdown repercussions. Additionally, the government are bringing forward the ban on fossil fuel vehicles to…

Lorry driver shortages have made headlines recently, since Nationwide Produce discovered that fresh produce ready to supply UK supermarkets is being dumped because of driver shortages.

It’s been a turbulent year for the food and beverage industry. So predicting what the next 12 months may bing is a difficult task. However, there have been some key insights and trends that have become apparent over the past 18 months. Many of which are likely to continue to shape the industry in the…

The past 18 months have been challenging for businesses in all industries. And whilst we are returning to some normality, 2021 hasn’t quite been the recovery year that many of us were hoping for.  With more consumers than ever opting to shop online, businesses need to ensure that their delivery operations and offering are the…

The eCommerce industry has witnessed a significant shake up over the past 18 months. Consumer shopping habits have changed dramatically. With many opting to shop online instead of via high street stores.  At MaxOptra, we have seen a particular increase in activity within the food and beverage, furniture, and DIY/building supplies/gardening industries. And have been…