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5 Common Challenges Facing Courier Delivery Companies

Courier delivery businesses are redefining how goods get to consumers. With the increasing need for instant gratification, these companies have stepped up to help simplify last mile delivery. However, the recent demand for more efficient and faster local deliveries poses

Our Team. Our Culture. Our Stories.

Applied Data Consultants, the company behind Elite EXTRA, celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Sept. 13. We are grateful to have a combination of long-term and newer Team Members working together to innovate and move the needle forward for our clients,

How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Transforming Last Mile Delivery

Last mile delivery is one of the most important and growing innovations in the supply chain. Customers are now focusing on how efficiently their deliveries are made at the lowest cost possible. Transparency and AI have revolutionized the last mile

How Last Mile Delivery is Helping Grocers Meet Growing Demands

The last mile delivery grocery market is continuing to boom as a demand for alternative shopping methods in retail grocery skyrockets. With the rise of eCommerce in general, grocery retailers can now provide a service that was once only reserved

How Cannabis Businesses are Utilizing Last Mile Delivery to Meet Customer Demands

Over the last few years, there has been a surge in the popularity of the cannabis industry. As the legalization of marijuana spreads across the U.S., more states are legalizing it for medicinal or recreational use. This has led to

Giving Back – Adopt a Highway

This marks the 10th year that Applied Data Consultants/Elite EXTRA has been picking up trash on Cty. Rd. T. This year was no different, but was even more meaningful with the front of its new Elite EXTRA building facing the

A ‘Thank You’ to Our Contractors Who Built a Dream Amidst a Nightmare

Applied Data Consultants, owner of the Elite EXTRA software, constructed a new building and remodeled two of its existing buildings in the midst of the pandemic. Planning on the facility had begun two years prior, and the groundbreaking took place

The Challenges and Opportunities of the Returns Process

Largely because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 holiday season saw a 32% growth in online spending over the 2019 season, totaling $188.2 billion. The increase in online sales also means an increase in online returns, estimated to be as

Reverse Logistics Explained

Reverse logistics is the term used to describe operations related to the return and reuse of products and materials. It is the process of moving or routing goods to be returned, recalled, damaged, or found needing repairs from their current

How Customer Relationships Help Your Delivery Business

As the courier and local delivery services industry is projected to grow by 5% annually, delivery companies are looking at ways to capitalize on the growing opportunities in the industry and seeking to build and strengthen customer relationships. Fostering positive