Case Study: Alside Saves 240+ Hours & Boosts Delivery Efficiency with Dispatch
See how Alside saved 240+ driving hours, cut fleet costs, and improved last-mile delivery efficiency across 19 branches using Dispatch’s last-mile delivery platform.
As a leading distributor of exterior building products for both residential renovation and new construction, Alside prides itself on timely service and reliability. With customer demand increasing and driver resources stretched thin, the operations team sought a more efficient way to complete deliveries without overextending their fleet.
By integrating Dispatch’s on-demand delivery platform across 19 branch locations (and growing), Alside gained the flexibility to handle high delivery volumes, improve fleet efficiency, and better serve contractors with faster turnaround times.
The Last-Mile Challenge
Managing last-mile logistics was becoming increasingly complex. With swings in driver availability, unpredictable demand, and multiple jobsite drop-offs each day, Alside needed a more agile delivery solution that could adapt to customer needs, especially during peak construction season.
The goals were clear:
Reduce time spent on the road
Cut operational costs
Deliver materials faster to contractors
Fulfilling delivery needs when capacity is limited or unavailable
Maximize usage of inventory through branch transfers
The Fulfillment Solution
Alside partnered with Dispatch to streamline last-mile fulfillment across its branch network. Using Dispatch’s on-demand delivery platform, the company was able to:
Route deliveries efficiently between branches and job sites
Use real-time tracking and proof of delivery to keep customers informed
Handle urgent, time-sensitive orders through Dispatch’s service level options
This model provided each branch with the tools to operate more efficiently while ensuring contractors got the materials they needed, exactly when they needed them.
“Over the past four months, Dispatch has saved us nearly 240 hours on the road, allowing us to better serve our customers more efficiently,” said Bryan Riddick, Operations Lead at Alside.
He continued, “We’ve seen major improvements in delivery visibility, speed, and consistency across all branches that have utilized Dispatch. The ability to flex between our own trucks and Dispatch’s nationwide fleet gives us confidence that no matter the volume or urgency, our contractors get what they need, when they need it.”
The Bottom Line
In just four months, the impact on Alside’s business was measurable and significant:
The company saved over 240 driving hours, reduced operational expenses, and improved last-mile delivery efficiency with Dispatch.