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Pam Sykes

Pam Sykes has a PhD in History and a background in Journalism. She is the Lead Content Strategist at Routific with a focus on delivery management, delivery experience, route planning, and the last-mile industry in general. She has a passion to help delivery businesses scale with her craft of storytelling.

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Latest blog posts

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How Driver Tracking Software Can Help Your Delivery Business in 2023

Explore the benefits of driver tracking systems for small to medium delivery businesses. Learn how the right system can boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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What Is Last Mile Delivery? Challenges And Solutions For Businesses In 2023

Boost last mile delivery efficiency: optimize routes, cut costs, enhance customer satisfaction. Keep up with trends & tech for sustainable, effective options.
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What is Last Mile Delivery Tracking?

What is last mile delivery tracking? We break down the components needed to improve delivery tracking for your home delivery business.
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Courier Management Systems: All The Basics For 2023

The right courier management system can help a company stay competitive. Here’s what to look for, from route optimization to delivery tracking.
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What Is No Contact Delivery?

The peak of the pandemic may be over, but demand for no contact delivery isn't going away. Here's how home delivery businesses can implement it successfully.
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Effective Delivery Scheduling For Local Businesses: The Easy Guide

Don't let poor delivery scheduling ruin your business! Learn how route planning software can help you deliver on time, make your customers happy and cut your costs.
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Best Delivery Scheduling Software in 2023

Discover best delivery scheduling software in 2023 for efficient route planning, driver dispatch, real-time tracking, and customer communication.
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What is Delivery Management? A Guide to the 6 Pillars

Delivery management is the art and science of getting things where they need to be, when they need to be there. Discover the six pillars of delivery management, and how to choose delivery management software.
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What Is Route Management? A Complete Guide For 2023

Route management is the practice of planning and optimizing sales, service and delivery routes for maximum efficiency.