Delivery slot management, route optimization, skip/reschedule options, and delivery tracking for meal services.
Delivery scheduling for meal services includes slot management with time windows, route optimization for efficient delivery, skip and reschedule options, real-time tracking, delivery confirmation, and feedback collection. Systems balance customer convenience with operational efficiency, managing driver assignments, capacity, and last-mile delivery challenges.
Time window management:
Slot Types: - Fixed time slots - Window ranges (2-hour) - Flexible delivery - Priority slots - Express options
Slot Management: - Capacity per slot - Geographic zones - Driver availability - Kitchen timing - Peak handling
Customer Selection: - Preferred slot setting - Alternative options - Slot availability display - Premium slot pricing - Last-minute availability
Planning deliveries:
Schedule Types: - Same-day orders - Next-day orders - Advance scheduling - Recurring schedules - Subscription deliveries
Cutoff Management: - Order cutoff times - Menu lock timing - Kitchen prep time - Delivery buffer - Exception handling
Modifications: - Reschedule requests - Skip options - Address changes - Time changes - Cancel policies
Efficient delivery planning:
Optimization Factors: - Geographic clustering - Time window constraints - Driver capacity - Traffic patterns - Priority orders
Route Features: - Automated routing - Manual adjustments - Re-optimization triggers - Multi-stop planning - Return trip planning
Efficiency Metrics: - Deliveries per hour - Distance covered - On-time rate - Cost per delivery - Driver utilization
Delivery team coordination:
Assignment: - Automatic assignment - Skill matching - Zone familiarity - Load balancing - Preference consideration
Driver App: - Route navigation - Order details - Customer instructions - Delivery confirmation - Issue reporting
Performance: - On-time tracking - Customer ratings - Delivery quality - Communication scores - Incentive tracking
Real-time visibility:
Customer Tracking: - Order status updates - Live tracking map - ETA updates - Driver details - Contact options
Notifications: - Order confirmed - Out for delivery - Approaching - Delivered - Delay alerts
Communication: - SMS updates - App notifications - WhatsApp integration - Call options - Special instructions
Last-mile excellence:
Delivery Options: - Door delivery - Doorstep drop - Contactless delivery - Locker/pickup points - Office reception
Proof of Delivery: - Photo confirmation - Digital signature - OTP verification - GPS stamp - Timestamp recording
Feedback: - Delivery rating - Food quality rating - Driver feedback - Issue reporting - Improvement tracking
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