Remember the days when delivering newspapers was a simple business? You would employ a small fleet of eager teenagers, and they would take to the streets, ensuring that no customer was ever without a paper. Back then, it seemed as though route planning was simple. However, now that so many aspects of newspaper delivery have become digital, it might seem as though it's time to upgrade your route planning as well.
For just a moment, consider your carriers and what they go through on a day to day basis. You may have many carriers who deliver newspapers to rural areas, and they use their vehicles to do it. Some of them probably start early in the morning, and they do their best to get their routes completed quickly. However, when their routes aren't well-planned, they may find themselves back-tracking, or even getting lost on roads that are unfamiliar to them.
A multi-drops route planner is the an excellent tool for your newspaper company because your delivery staff will have access to the best possible routes for their morning deliveries. How often do you have carriers complain about the way their routes are planned? For them, it can be a hassle to have to figure out the best routes, which means really good newspaper carriers are more likely to quit.
In the same way that you probably implemented an electronic payment option for your newspaper customers years ago, it's time to make some changes to the way you plan your carrier's routes as well. You'll end up with happier carriers who understand exactly what they need to do each day, and you'll spend less time working on replacing carriers who don't have the time to spend working on their own routes.
If you would like more information about our online multi-drops route planner, we would love to talk with you. Please contact us today.
