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Route descriptions
It is possible to get detailed printouts of routes as well as route descriptions. See figures and examples in PDF-format:
- Appendix A is a route description on roadlevel in intervals.
- Appendix B is a route map, displaying all households on the route.
- Appendix C is a route map, displaying only the subscribing households.
Based on the database with the exact number of households, it is easy to create and maintain routes.
Drop-off order
It is possible to use a forced drop-off order, which is an advantage if a busy road has to be crossed or the route for other reasons is to be delivered in a pre-defined order. See examples of route maps and route descriptions in PDF-format.
Route length
The program contains a unique tool that calculates the distance of routes, not only the road but also the distance from the road to the mail-box or door. It is also possible to calculate distances of pathways with no determined "middle of road".
The calculated route lenghts can be included in the route descriptions.
Search facility
The program contains many search facilities. It is possible to conduct searchs on names, addresses or phone numbers.
Household information
Each address point has one or more households attached, determined by the type of housing. The household information contains the following:
- Type of housing
- No. of households at address
- Route name
- Delivery method – whether delivery should be through the mailbox, on the doorstep or in a newspaper-tube.
- Names of occupants and phone numbers.
- No. of bulk deliveries / household.
- Information from Danish "no thanks to advertising" database
- Possible time-slots for control-calls.
- The possibility of registering an address/household as a bulk drop (e.g. grocery stores, gas stations).
- Subscription information.
Coverage maps
Based on the detailed household information it is always possible to see number of addresses and households in each geographical locality. A unique feature enables selecting addresses in a given radius around a given way-point e.g. a grocery store.
When the number of addresses is are selected, they can be automatically converted to a route using a special tool.
After conversion, a coverage map for the customer can be printed. See example in PDF-format: Appendix F.
You can alternatively select the area dynamically, based on number of households, locations, roads or routes and end up with same detailed information and coverage maps. It is also possible to print thematised coverage maps on zip-level.
Points of delivery
A very useful tool is the option for assigning specific points of delivery: mailboxes, doorsteps or newspaper tubes. If a mailbox is placed by the road, the walking distance from the road to actual point of delivery can be reduced dramatically and the program can recalculate distances and times based on this information. This is especially valuable information for distribution in rural areas.
The household information will contain information on eventual mailboxes or newspaper tube in use. In other words, the delivery information is maintained down to the last meter per household. This is of great value when handling complaints but also for carriers who can see all details on their delivery tickets.
Distances
By enabling the built-in distance tool, it is at all times possible to measure distances on the map. This is useful when determining whether delivery happens by carrier or the recipient should be asked to establish a mailbox or make other arrangements for delivery.
