Local Delivery Manager

Schedule, log and track all of your local deliveries and delivery drivers.

To use this app you need an account with Local Delivery Manager. Visit https://www.localdeliverymanager.com/sign-up/ to sign-up for a free trial account.

Local Delivery Manager gives you:

> better control of your delivery service

> shows you exactly where your delivery driver is in relation to the scheduled deliveries

> simple scheduling of regular deliveries so that they won't be missed

> automatic emailing and texting of your customers to keep them up to date with the status of their delivery

> stores proof of delivery

Key features:

> Supports multiple depots and courier/delivery drivers

> Quick searching of customer database

> Built-in barcode scanner for locating customer by address label barcode

> Quick two-touch delivery scheduling

> Automatic customer notification of delivery status updates by SMS text (optional)

> Automatic routing based on delivery address locations

> One-touch re-routing of deliveries based on current location

> Recording of delivery result including optional recipient signature via touch-screen

> Option to require courier's signature upon delivery completion

> Highly optimised for use over mobile data connections

> Caches data when no internet connection is available, so can be used offline

> Manual and automatic screen locking for security

Full description:

Your courier/delivery driver securely logs in and the app downloads your customer database from the cloud-based Local Delivery Manager system. All deliveries scheduled on the selected date are listed on-screen. The courier can then mark them as “out for delivery” as they are loaded onto the van. New deliveries can be scheduled within the app by using the quick search tool to locate a customer. New customers can also be added right within the app. Address label barcodes (printed via the online manager) can be scanned using the device's camera allowing existing customers to be located instantly.

Deliveries are automatically placed in sequence of distance from the starting point. The driver can obtain directions to each customer on the route via Google Maps or any other Sat Nav app installed on the device. All deliveries can also be viewed on an interactive map right within the app. This allows the driver to see an overview of the route and change the suggested delivery sequence if required.

The courier can record the outcome of each delivery in the app. This includes recording an on-screen recipient signature. The results are automatically synchronised back to the Local Delivery Manager database as soon as there is a data connection available.

The app can optionally send out automated SMS notifications via your device to update the customer on the status of their delivery.

The app records the current GPS location of the courier. This tracking data is sent back to the Local Delivery Manager database so that the company's manager can track the location and progress of the courier. Live information is displayed on a Google Map within the online application, giving a quick and detailed overview.

The app is suitable for Butchers, Bakeries, Pizza Delivery, Takeaway Delivery, Grocery Stores, Builders Merchants, Automotive Part delivery, Tool Hire and many other companies due to its flexibility.

Key Benefits:

> Couriers work more efficiently as it encourages self-regulation

> Expensive van-tracking hardware and subscriptions can be done away with

> Depot/shop staff are able to quickly answer customer queries regarding their delivery

> Daily email reports and on-screen van tracking data allows business owners to see how each depot/shop and courier is performing and compare this over a period of time to identify areas for improvement

> Van tracking data can be used to identify business mileage, for tax purposes

Any suggestions for improvement are welcomed and will be seriously considered as we are always looking to improve and add new features.

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