LAST MILE DELIVERY PROCESS CHECKLIST

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--- ORDER VERIFICATION & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Order Number
[ ] Customer Order Notes
[ ] Shipping Method (Standard, Express, Same-Day)
[ ] Quantity of Items
[ ] Specific Packaging Instructions
[ ] Fragile Item? (Yes, No)
[ ] Estimated Shipping Date

--- ROUTE OPTIMIZATION & DISPATCH ---
[ ] Number of Stops per Route
[ ] Optimization Algorithm Used (Shortest Distance, Time Window Constraints, Vehicle Capacity, Traffic Considerations)
[ ] Route Start Time
[ ] Estimated Travel Time (minutes)
[ ] Dispatch Method (Automated Dispatch, Manual Dispatch)
[ ] Starting Depot Location
[ ] Number of Drivers Assigned

--- DELIVERY VEHICLE INSPECTION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Odometer Reading
[ ] Vehicle Condition (Overall) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Tire Condition Notes
[ ] Fluid Levels (Oil, Coolant, Brake) (Full, Adequate, Low)
[ ] Lights and Signals Check (Functionality)
[ ] Damage Identified (Select all that apply) (Scratches, Dents, Broken Lights, Tire Damage, None)
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- DELIVERY CONFIRMATION & PROOF OF DELIVERY ---
[ ] Delivery Status (Delivered, Partially Delivered, Delivery Attempted, Exception - See Notes)
[ ] Delivery Notes/Exceptions
[ ] Customer Signature
[ ] Proof of Delivery Photo
[ ] Item Count Confirmed
[ ] Delivery Method Confirmation (Left at Door, Handed to Recipient, Secure Location, Other (Specify))

--- CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION & UPDATES ---
[ ] Communication Channel (SMS, Email, Phone Call, App Notification)
[ ] Initial Delivery Confirmation Message
[ ] Estimated Delivery Time
[ ] Tracking Link Clicks
[ ] Update Type (Delay, On Track, Out for Delivery, Delivered)
[ ] Delay Explanation (if applicable)
[ ] Last Communication Date

--- RETURNS MANAGEMENT & REVERSE LOGISTICS ---
[ ] Return Authorization (RA) Number
[ ] Reason for Return (Defective, Damaged, Wrong Item, Unwanted, Other)
[ ] Detailed Description of Issue
[ ] Date of Return Request
[ ] Return Shipping Method (Prepaid Label, Customer Pays, Other)
[ ] Supporting Photos/Documentation
[ ] Tracking Number (Reverse Logistics)
[ ] Expected Return Date

--- DELIVERY DRIVER SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Driver License Expiration Date
[ ] Vehicle Odometer Reading
[ ] Driver Acknowledgement of Safety Procedures
[ ] Vehicle Safety Inspection Completed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Safety Gear Used (Check all that apply) (High-Visibility Vest, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Steel-Toed Boots)
[ ] Vehicle Defect Report (if applicable)
[ ] Last Location of Route Start

--- EXCEPTION HANDLING & PROBLEM RESOLUTION ---
[ ] Nature of Exception (Delivery Delay, Damage to Goods, Incorrect Address, Customer Unavailable, Vehicle Breakdown, Other)
[ ] Detailed Description of Issue
[ ] Estimated Delay (Minutes)
[ ] Resolution Type (Reschedule Delivery, Redelivery, Partial Refund, Full Refund, Claim with Carrier)
[ ] New Delivery Date (if applicable)
[ ] New Delivery Time (if applicable)
[ ] Notes from Driver/Delivery Team
[ ] Resolution Sign-Off (Manager)

--- PERFORMANCE METRICS & REPORTING ---
[ ] On-Time Delivery Rate (%)
[ ] Average Delivery Time (minutes)
[ ] Delivery Attempts per Order
[ ] Damage Rate (%)
[ ] Cost per Delivery ($)
[ ] Reporting Frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
[ ] Reporting Period Start Date
[ ] Reporting Period End Date

--- TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEM VALIDATION ---
[ ] Last System Update Date
[ ] System Uptime (%)
[ ] Integration Status (TMS, WMS, CRM) (Fully Integrated, Partially Integrated, Not Integrated)
[ ] Detailed Description of System Configuration
[ ] Mobile App Functionality Validation (Order Scan, Signature Capture) (Functioning Correctly, Requires Attention, Not Tested)
[ ] Screenshot of System Dashboard
[ ] Data Synchronization Latency (seconds)

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