{"id":65744,"date":"2023-08-07T14:05:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/?p=65744"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:40:25","slug":"plan-and-optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/plan-and-optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan and organise a multi-stop delivery route?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734428641948{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734428634388{margin-top: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #551cb0; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/delivery\/\">Delivery<\/a>\u00a0&gt; <span style=\"color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 18px;\">How to plan and organise a multi-stop delivery route?<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>How to plan and organise a multi-stop delivery route?<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"color: #424762; font-size: 16px;\">Published on <span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">7 August 2023<\/span> <span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"> \u2022 Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65753\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1.jpg 1629w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-260x138.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-50x26.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-1-142x75.jpg 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For professionals who make daily deliveries, the key to success lies in good route organisation. But planning delivery routes is usually a real headache, especially for the operations managers who struggle to organise the schedules manually! It can take several hours to put the various stops in the right order.<br \/>\nBut don&#8217;t worry! Software solutions allow you to plan and then optimise a multi-stop delivery route in just a few minutes.<br \/>\nFind out how to use them to save time and make maximum savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist-3\">\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-1\"><u>Step 1: Gather the information you need for successful delivery routes<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-2\"><u>Step 2: Choose a route optimisation method that suits your needs<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-3\"><u>Step 3: Configure the route management software to meet your business constraints<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-4\"><u>Step 4: Plan or import deliveries<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-5\"><u>Step 5: Optimise and adjust delivery routes<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plan-multi-stop-route-6\"><u>Bonus: Reorganise route schedules in real time<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"summary-block\">The key to <strong>organise a delivery route<\/strong> with several stops is using innovative software. For the operations manager, this technical solution is a guarantee of saving time and optimising costs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-1\"><span id=\"Step_1_Gather_the_information_you_need_for_successful_delivery_routes\">Step 1: Gather the information you need for successful delivery routes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter which optimisation method you choose, whether manual or software-based, you will need to take certain data into account when <strong>planning a multi-stop route<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_valid_customer_contact_details\">The valid customer contact details<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to organise delivery routes efficiently, it is necessary to have reliable, up-to-date data on each customer:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<li>E-mail<\/li>\n<li>Precise address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obviously, this is only the minimum. To avoid wasting time in the field, there is a great deal of information that can be useful, such as opening and closing times, dates of annual leave for professionals, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65768\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10.jpg\" alt=\"A man signs for the delivery of two parcels.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10.jpg 1739w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-222x146.jpg 222w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-10-114x75.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_particularities_of_each_delivery\">The particularities of each delivery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For the best possible planning of delivery routes, it is essential to take into account the specific characteristics of each task. The following are the most important:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Date, time slot and estimated duration.<\/li>\n<li>Skills or authorisations required: type of licence, transport of dangerous goods, double driver, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of the goods to be delivered: quantity, weight, volume, number of packages or pallets, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"The_human_and_material_resources_available\">The human and material resources available<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To achieve the most realistic results, you need to include information such as :<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Working hours of delivery drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Statutory breaks.<\/li>\n<li>Sick leave and holidays.<\/li>\n<li>Downtime for vehicle maintenance or repairs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_65773\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65773\" class=\"wp-image-65773\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard of the weekly delivery schedule on AntsRoute.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-768x412.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-1536x824.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-260x139.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-50x27.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-4-140x75.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The delivery schedule with management of time constraints on AntsRoute.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-2\"><span id=\"Step_2_Choose_a_route_optimisation_method_that_suits_your_needs\">Step 2: Choose a route optimisation method that suits your needs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Effective planning requires you to choose the right method for planning your routes in advance.<br \/>\nIf you need to plan a dozen or so stops a day, it&#8217;s still possible to organise them \u201cby hand\u201d, using a map and a spreadsheet like Excel. Beyond that, such a strategy is time-consuming, but above all\u2026 it ends up being very expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Every delivery missed because of an error in your calculations or because the driver found the door closed results in your <strong>operating costs spiralling out of control<\/strong>, with no possibility of additional invoicing!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to organise your routes more effectively, you need <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/what-is-route-optimisation-software\/\"><u>delivery optimisation software<\/u><\/a>. These tools offer you a complete set of functions to <strong>boost the productivity of your teams in the field<\/strong>, according to your strategy.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Quick_overview_of_route_optimisation_software\">Quick overview of route optimisation software<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are dozens of them on the market today. Some are designed primarily for large accounts. Others, such as AntsRoute, are also tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Most of this software is available online, via the Internet or a mobile application, in exchange for a simple monthly subscription.<br \/>\nThese tools certainly come at a price, from a few dozen to a few hundred euros a month, depending on the size of your business. But this cost is quickly written off in <strong>time and fuel savings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65778\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65778\" class=\"wp-image-65778\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard of the delivery route tracking on AntsRoute.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-243x146.jpg 243w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-50x30.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-9-125x75.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tracking of delivery routes with AntsRoute.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"The_golden_rule_try_out_the_software_before_subscribing\">The golden rule: try out the software before subscribing!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most publishers offer you the chance to test their software for a few days. This trial period, which is sometimes free, is perfect for choosing the solution best suited to your business from among the <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/top-8-of-the-best-route-optimisation-software-in-2023\/\"><u>many route optimisation software packages available<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the profile of its customers, each software publisher develops <strong>specific functions<\/strong>. To meet the needs of delivery professionals, our software includes highly effective solutions for saving time and reducing logistics costs:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Maximisation of loading rate.<\/li>\n<li>Automated communication with drivers and customers.<\/li>\n<li>Real-time route tracking, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-3\"><span id=\"Step_3_Configure_the_route_management_software_to_meet_your_business_constraints\">Step 3: Configure the route management software to meet your business constraints<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To sort and organise the different stops of a delivery route in the best possible way, our software&#8217;s powerful algorithms <strong>calculate and compare all the possibilities<\/strong>, so that only the best is selected.<\/p>\n<p>However, you still need to make the software \u201cunderstand\u201d what an ideal route is for you, according to the specific constraints of your business sector.<br \/>\nYou can be reassured that these settings can be made once and for all beforehand, with the help of our support team if you wish!<\/p>\n<p>Here are just some of the many parameters on which our route optimisation software lets you take action:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Drivers&#8217; working hours and breaks.<\/li>\n<li>Opening hours or delivery slots requested by each customer.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory stops such as pick-up points.<\/li>\n<li>Size, loading capacity and range of each of your vehicles: cars, HGVs, cargo bikes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Addresses of depots or drivers, if vehicles are parked at home.<\/li>\n<li>Sectorisation of the area of operation, very useful for delivery drivers or sales staff working in a particular geographical area.<\/li>\n<li>Maximum duration or mileage for each route, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The other good news is that, in addition to these constraints specific to your business, AntsRoute automatically integrates <strong>information on traffic and roadworks<\/strong> transmitted by navigation applications (Waze or Google Maps to choose from).<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to all this information and a series of highly complex calculations, the software can provide you with an efficient delivery route every day, which you can also complete in practice!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65784\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65784\" class=\"wp-image-65784\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5.jpg\" alt=\"Dashboard showing vehicle capacity management on AntsRoute\" width=\"1600\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5.jpg 1990w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-1024x429.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-1536x643.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-260x109.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-50x21.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-5-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The capacity management on AntsRoute.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-4\"><span id=\"Step_4_Plan_or_import_deliveries\">Step 4: Plan or import deliveries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After this first configuration, your main task is to <strong>inform AntsRoute each day of the pick-ups or deliveries to be planned<\/strong>. Here again, our developers have done everything to ensure that this stage is quick and adapted to your usual work organisation.<\/p>\n<p>To put it simply, you can choose between 4 different <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/product\/route-optimisation\/\"><u>route planning methods<\/u><\/a>. If you wish, you can even combine these methods.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65789 size-full\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-1024x319.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-768x240.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-1536x479.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-260x81.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-50x16.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-6-150x47.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Solution_1_Planning_deliveries_on_incoming_or_outgoing_calls\">Solution 1: Planning deliveries on incoming or outgoing calls<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can schedule your appointments as customer calls come in. For each new delivery, all you have to do is enter the missing information.<br \/>\nThis can be basic data such as the customer&#8217;s name, address or contact details, or more specific data such as the desired time slot, the quantity, or weight of goods to be delivered, etc.<\/p>\n<p>For each call, the software suggests the best delivery slots based on the appointments already scheduled.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s suppose that your main customer requires a delivery in Marseille the day after tomorrow, even though your depot is in Nancy.<br \/>\nTo save you having to drive a half-empty lorry over 700 kilometres, our software will give priority to new requests between these two towns. Assuming the quantity to be delivered allows it, of course!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65794\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65794\" class=\"wp-image-65794\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8.jpg\" alt=\"The planning interface of AntsRoute software showing delivery availabilities.\" width=\"800\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8-260x126.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8-50x24.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-8-150x72.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Planning of deliveries on incoming calls on AntsRoute.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Solution_2_Import_orders_from_your_business_software\">Solution 2: Import orders from your business software<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do you already manage your orders using customer relationship management (CRM) or business software? AntsRoute can automatically synchronise your information with hundreds of general or sector-specific tools.<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 types of connection, depending on the solution you are looking for and your level of IT skills:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Direct integration with popular tools such as WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Odoo, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, etc.<\/li>\n<li>A connection through Zapier, an easy-to-use solution that doesn&#8217;t require any coding skills.<\/li>\n<li>For developers, integration using our API REST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure that your business software can communicate automatically with AntsRoute, <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><u>leave a message to our customer support department<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Solution_3_Import_Excel_or_CSV_files\">Solution 3: Import Excel or CSV files<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you an Excel spreadsheet enthusiast? Or do you simply want to export the list of deliveries to be scheduled from your business software in this format? Don&#8217;t worry! Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/how-to-schedule-routes-with-excel-and-optimisation-software\/\"><u>import your Excel file into AntsRoute<\/u><\/a>, filling in the relevant information in each column.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, AntsRoute gives you a <strong>great deal of flexibility when it comes to organising your routes<\/strong>. You can import recurring deliveries, deliveries with a fixed date, deliveries with a due date, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65800 size-full\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-1536x676.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-260x114.jpg 260w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-50x22.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-7-150x66.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Solution_4_Manage_deliveries_using_our_booking_site\">Solution 4: Manage deliveries using our booking site<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This last solution consists of offering your customers the opportunity to book delivery appointments online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on a <strong>white-label booking site<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThese delivery appointments are then added directly to our software.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, AntsRoute provides you with a ready-to-use technical solution that can be used by everyone, even those with no particular computer knowledge. All you have to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/support.antsroute.com\/hc\/en-gb\/articles\/4417471462801-Set-up-a-booking-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>configure this mini-site<\/u><\/a> according to your requirements, and if you wish, customise it to reflect your corporate image.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-5\"><span id=\"Step_5_Optimise_and_adjust_delivery_routes\">Step 5: Optimise and adjust delivery routes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paradoxically, this stage is the easiest, because AntsRoute takes care of almost everything <strong>in just a few seconds<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Once you have entered all the information you need to sort and organise the daily stops into the platform, the software will <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/what-is-route-optimisation\/\">optimise the route<\/a> for each driver and each vehicle to meet your objectives:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Maximise loading, while ensuring that the vehicle has sufficient capacity to carry all the goods.<\/li>\n<li>Minimise the number of miles travelled between stops, and therefore the operating costs.<\/li>\n<li>Satisfy customers who have requested specific time slots, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of this optimisation stage, do you want to change certain details, such as the order of two stops? A simple drag and drop is all it takes to reorganise the route in an order that suits you better.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_65805\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65805\" class=\"wp-image-65805\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3.jpg\" alt=\"A man uses an application to organise his deliveries.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3.jpg 1739w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-1536x1011.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-222x146.jpg 222w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/optimise-multi-stop-delivery-route-antsroute-3-114x75.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-65805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The right application can optimise a delivery route in a matter of seconds.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"plan-multi-stop-route-6\"><span id=\"Bonus_Reorganise_route_schedules_in_real_time\">Bonus: Reorganise route schedules in real time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our optimisation software may be very powerful, but we all know that a delivery route rarely goes according to plan. Unexpected absences, traffic jams, changes during the route: there are many obstacles on the road to productivity!<\/p>\n<p>If necessary, AntsRoute allows you to reorganise all or part of the route plan in real time. Thanks to <strong>geolocation<\/strong> and <strong>live tracking<\/strong> of drivers, you can easily :<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>Add a stopover to respond to an urgent request.<\/li>\n<li>Change the order of stops during the route.<\/li>\n<li>Assign deliveries to another driver, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Does this article inspire you to find out more about AntsRoute, our comprehensive solution for managing pick-ups and deliveries? To test the software and the mobile app free of charge for 7 days, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>go to this page<\/u><\/a>![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;padding-block&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705417737407{background-color: #00041f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"h2-footer\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #ffffff;\">Optimise your delivery route today<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #bfc0c6;\">Free 7-day trial | No credit card required<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"cta\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-grad\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get started<\/strong> \u2013 It&#8217;s free<\/a> <a class=\"button-2-white\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/lea-brice-antsroute\/demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contenu<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Step_1_Gather_the_information_you_need_for_successful_delivery_routes\">Step 1: Gather the information you need for successful delivery routes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_valid_customer_contact_details\">The valid customer contact details<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_particularities_of_each_delivery\">The particularities of each delivery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_human_and_material_resources_available\">The human and material resources available<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step_2_Choose_a_route_optimisation_method_that_suits_your_needs\">Step 2: Choose a route optimisation method that suits your needs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Quick_overview_of_route_optimisation_software\">Quick overview of route optimisation software<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_golden_rule_try_out_the_software_before_subscribing\">The golden rule: try out the software before subscribing!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step_3_Configure_the_route_management_software_to_meet_your_business_constraints\">Step 3: Configure the route management software to meet your business constraints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step_4_Plan_or_import_deliveries\">Step 4: Plan or import deliveries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Solution_1_Planning_deliveries_on_incoming_or_outgoing_calls\">Solution 1: Planning deliveries on incoming or outgoing calls<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Solution_2_Import_orders_from_your_business_software\">Solution 2: Import orders from your business software<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Solution_3_Import_Excel_or_CSV_files\">Solution 3: Import Excel or CSV files<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Solution_4_Manage_deliveries_using_our_booking_site\">Solution 4: Manage deliveries using our booking site<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Step_5_Optimise_and_adjust_delivery_routes\">Step 5: Optimise and adjust delivery routes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bonus_Reorganise_route_schedules_in_real_time\">Bonus: Reorganise route schedules in real time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Software is available to optimise the delivery routes with multiple stops. 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