Delivery Apps That Handle the Messy Parts: Failed Deliveries, Returns and Delays
Any delivery app can show a dot on a map. The real work is in exceptions — customer not home, wrong address, damaged goods, COD refused. We build delivery and logistics software where those cases have a clear flow, so your operations team isn't stuck on the phone.
The operations board
Your dispatch team sees every shipment by status — and exceptions get their own column.
To assign
Out for delivery
Delivered
Exceptions
Exception handling we build in
- Not reachable. Driver logs attempts with timestamp and location; customer gets a reschedule link automatically.
- Wrong address. Customer receives a WhatsApp link to drop a map pin; driver's route updates.
- Damaged goods. Photo capture at pickup and delivery for claims.
- COD refused. Order marked for return, reasons recorded, RTO costs reported by customer and pincode.
- Delays. SLA timers flag late shipments before customers complain.
What we build
Driver app
- Optimised stop sequence
- Navigation and call masking
- OTP / photo / signature proof
- Cash collection log
Dispatch dashboard
- Zones and auto-assignment
- Live map of drivers
- Exceptions queue
- Daily performance
Customer tracking
- Live tracking link
- Delivery window updates
- Reschedule and instructions
Numbers the dashboard tracks daily
| Metric | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| First-attempt delivery rate | Every reattempt costs a second trip |
| Average stops per driver | Shows routing and zone efficiency |
| On-time % | Against the promised delivery window |
| RTO by pincode | Where COD or addresses are a problem |
| COD reconciliation gap | Cash collected vs deposited |
Want to know the cost?
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- Free, no obligation
- Reply within 24 hours
- Feature-wise scope & timeline
Frequently asked questions
Can it integrate with our ecommerce platform?
Yes, orders can flow in from Shopify, WooCommerce or your custom store via API.
Does the driver app work on low-end phones?
Yes, it is designed for budget Android phones and patchy networks, with offline queues.
Do you do route optimisation?
Yes, multi-stop route ordering using routing APIs.
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