Christmas Peak Planning: A 12-Week Runbook for Distributors
Christmas peak planning as a 12-week runbook: demand scenarios, suppliers, warehouse capacity, routes, customer rules, credit and a printable planner.
Published work
17 articles on the RouteMagic blog.
A Good Driver Day in Distribution: What Should Happen at Each Stage
A practical driver day from depot start to day-end: route handoff, visit capture, exceptions, breaks and return records without relying on memory.
Bakery Distribution at 4am: How to Run the Pre-Dawn Cycle
Bakery distribution starts before 4am. Build a repeatable cycle across standing demand, FEFO picking, routes, returns and the next-day feedback loop.
Planned vs Actual: The Weekly Route Review That Changes Next Week
Planned vs actual route review: compare route history with the plan, correct bad inputs and turn last week into a better plan for next week.
When the Round Lives in the Driver's Head
Key person risk in distribution: move gate codes, route habits, prices and customer arrangements out of one driver's memory and onto shared records.
Delivery Window Planning: Build Routes Around the Customer Promise
Delivery window planning starts with accurate site windows, service times and hard constraints. Use this practical method to build more realistic routes.
How Many Drops Should One Van Do in a Day?
There is no universal answer to how many drops per van per day. Build your own route density benchmark and test it before you buy another vehicle.
Seven Signs Your Back Office Has Outgrown Spreadsheets
Seven signs a distributor has outgrown spreadsheets and the accounts package - from retyped orders to marathon day-ends - and what replaces them.
UK Food & Drink Expo 2026: How Food & Drink Brands Can Prepare for Post-Event Demand
Attending UK Food & Drink Expo 2026? Learn how food and drink brands can prepare operations, stock, and deliveries for the surge after events.
UK Food & Drink Expo 2026: What Exhibitors and Distributors Need to Know
Attending the UK Food & Drink Expo 2026? Essential insights for exhibitors and distributors on trends, operations, technology, and ROI.
From Farm to Retail Shelf: The Journey of UK Food Products & Where RouteMagic Fits In
Discover how UK food distribution works from farm to retail shelf, and how technology improves delivery efficiency and visibility.
7 min 
From Overstock to Stockouts: How Poor Wholesale Inventory Management Breaks Businesses
Discover wholesale inventory management strategies to prevent overstock, avoid stockouts, improve cash flow & streamline distribution.
11 min 
Boost Your Van Sales Today: Unleash the Power of Personalised Promotions
Boost van sales with personalised promotions that target customer needs, increase engagement, and drive faster buying decisions for your business.
6 min 
How to gain better control over your van sales deliveries
Improve van sales control with real-time inventory, GPS tracking, anomaly alerts, smarter routes, and targeted promotions using digital delivery systems.
4 min 
Driving Success with Van Sales Management Software: A Complete Guide
Discover how van sales management software and DSD delivery improve stock accuracy, route efficiency, and sales performance for smarter business growth.
6 min 
3 Ways to Grow Your Food and Beverage Wholesale Business
Grow your food and beverage wholesale business in 2025 with more automation, smarter inventory, streamlined operations, and stronger customer loyalty.
4 min 
How to Improve Field Sales: Solutions for Success
Boost field sales with real-time pricing, stock visibility, mobile tools, and data analytics to reduce errors, speed up orders, and improve productivity.
6 min