Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD)

How to Choose the Best Delivery Signature App?

Signature tracking (typically referred to by postal services as signature on delivery or signed for delivery) is an industry-wide form of recorded delivery that requires the recipient to sign for it, thus acting as a form of proof of delivery. It’s frequently offered as an optional service that is reserved for deliveries that contain items […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 29, 2023.

How Stream supports cold chain logistics operations

Cold chain in logistics can often be a complex battle between compliance and technology, and making sure you have the right tools in place to successfully complete your deliveries within the confines of your compliance requirements. Well the good news is that Stream can help support your cold chain logistics operation and in this post […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Rob Spivey on February 17, 2023.

What is Track and Trace in Logistics?

Defining and contextualising track and trace in logistics In simple terms, track and trace determines the current and past locations of objects (such as raw materials, products and vehicles) or people. It creates visibility, traceability and resiliency throughout a supply chain, and allows goods to pass from point-to-point securely. This is achieved through scanning unique […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on February 14, 2023.

Analysing how rising consumer expectations and industry requirements have accelerated global pharmaceutical supply chain improvements

The Current State of the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Research conducted by Zebra among a global audience of over 3,500 patients and pharmaceutical industry decision-makers (across Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America) has evaluated perceived supply chain stability, gauged supply chain responsibility and trust in its entities, and identified needs for improving supply […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 25, 2022.

Track and Trace: Increasing visibility in the healthcare sector

Find out how a robust track & trace system coupled with Zebra rugged mobile devices increases visibility – and safeguards patient safety. Track & Trace: Increasing visibility in the healthcare sector COVID-19 has brought the efficiency (and brilliance) of the healthcare sector into sharp focus. Getting the right medications to the right patients at the […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Supply Chain Posted by Paul on December 21, 2021.

Will Stream be a good fit for my business?

Will Stream be a good fit for my business? This is probably one of the first questions you ask yourself as you consider investing in delivery routing & logistics software or a walkaround check & defect reporting system. Luckily, Stream has helped businesses manage their logistics, vehicles, drivers and orders across a huge range of […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Stream Product Updates Stream Team News Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Paul on March 17, 2021.

ePOD: Going the Extra Mile for the Final Mile

The final mile in your delivery process may be your customer’s only touch point with your brand. Massive warehouses, Just-in-Time manufacturing and handheld devices have transformed the supply chain as a whole, enabling businesses to make the order-to-delivery process faster and more flexible than ever before. Expectations for service and value in home delivery have been […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Posted by Paul on December 10, 2020.

Using Stream for Competitive Advantage

How to use Stream to give you a competitive advantage One of the key aspects of Stream is the way it helps you to improve customer service at the point of delivery with your customer. There are many ways in which Stream can do that. It’s no secret that the bar’s been raised in recent […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Paul on September 4, 2019.

Barcode scanning & driver mental health

Dave Pickburn #StreamTeam update | 17 May 2019 Hi! Welcome to this weeks’ Stream update. I’m Dave and this is coming to you from outside our offices in Leeds, its a nice day today. We’ve had a couple of new sign-ups this week, including quite a big new customer for us. One of our new corporate customers […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Stream Team News Video Updates Posted by Paul on May 17, 2019.

Are eCommerce & on-demand leading the way in workforce mobility?

How ecommerce is driving the need for ever faster field operations Zebra Technologies this week released their latest vision study which looks at how leading organisations are using mobility and innovative technologies to meet ever increasing service expectation demands from consumers. After surveying 2,000 organisations, Zebra’s The Future of Field Operations Study outlines predictions for […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on March 22, 2019.

How to use Barcodes with Delivery Tracking Software

For small businesses with a lighter delivery load, barcode scanning may seem unnecessary. But what happens as those small businesses grow, expanding to multiple product lines and various routes each day? When deliveries are going smoothly, and you have a tracking system in place, delivery management can still be simple at scale. But what happens when a […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on October 17, 2018.

How to choose the right delivery tracking software system

What is a delivery tracking software system? Delivery tracking software traces deliveries throughout the order-to-delivery process. It can help to improve the efficiency of your fleet, as you always know the location of every order at a glance, with no need to make phone calls to drivers, or ‘guesstimate’ delivery times based on where the […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Last Mile Delivery Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Posted by Paul on August 8, 2018.

What is Proof of Delivery?

What is Proof of Delivery? Proof of Delivery (also known as POD) shows that an item has been delivered. BusinessDictionary.com has defined Proof of Delivery as a: “Receipt signed by a consignee or recipient, confirming delivery of a shipment in good order and condition“ So what does that mean in practice? Proof of Delivery gives […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on July 16, 2018.

What Makes Zebra’s OS Stand Out Over Consumer Smartphones?

Android is the most popular mobile operating system (OS), with 70.1% of people using Android(compared to 21% on iOS) worldwide and in the UK, with 55% of people using Android in (compared to 42.3% on iOS). Despite its’ popularity and great capabilities as an OS, however, Android alone isn’t perfectly suited to business use. In […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on August 22, 2017.

Which is the Best ePOD Device?

For businesses delivering goods using their own fleet, differentiating their offering really relies on top-notch customer service. Giving your drivers and back office staff the software and communication tools they need to deliver outstanding customer service every time is essential. A delivery and logistics management system like Stream Go is just the tip of the […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on March 21, 2017.

What is Electronic Proof of Delivery?

Electronic Proof of Delivery, or ePOD, is the digital capture of a signature or photograph which is usually time, date and location ‘stamped’ via a hand-held device. By capturing signatures and photographs, electronic Proof of Delivery helps to prove that an item was satisfactorily delivered to a customer – and record any failed deliveries. In […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Posted by Paul on October 12, 2016.