B2B Logistics: Access Group Acquires MaxOptra to Integrate Algorithmic Delivery Optimization into Its ERP Platform

The British software publisher Access Group, which supports small and medium-sized businesses in the day-to-day management of their operations (accounting, payroll, human resources, sales management, and operations monitoring), has just completed the strategic acquisition of MaxOptra. Its solutions are used by tens of thousands of organizations, primarily small and medium-sized businesses, that are looking to save time and better manage their operations.

This acquisition complements its portfolio of Fund manager companies Fund manager flow of physical goods within their supply chains. Route optimization is, in fact, an operational priority identified by Access’s clients in the waste management, distribution, and warehousing sectors.

This is where MaxOptra’s expertise will enhance Access Group’s platform in the delivery sector. Founded in 2012 and based in London, MaxOptra addresses the operational challenges faced by mid-sized fleet operators— Fund manager distribution, service, and delivery sectors. The British company serves more than 450 clients, optimizing more than 6,000 vehicles daily across 26 industries, including food and beverage, construction, logistics, and waste management. Its platform combines AI-based route optimization algorithms with real-time vehicle tracking, electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), and automated customer communication features.

Immediate Financial and Environmental Benefits for the Mid-Market

The new solution created by Access and MaxOptra aims to reduce operating costs while improving delivery performance for companies operating fleets of 10 to more than 200 vehicles. Integration partnerships with major communications and mapping providers enable the platform to integrate with existing fleet technology ecosystems.

“We are delighted to welcome MaxOptra. Delivery optimization addresses a need that our customers have repeatedly expressed. MaxOptra’s technology and its positioning in the mid-market segment align perfectly with our approach to companies operating complex supply chains,” said Lucy Pamment, Managing Director of Access ERP Specialized.

For Access Group's clients, the integration of MaxOptra's predictive algorithms results in immediate efficiency gains, as demonstrated by several industry-specific case studies:

• Reducing the carbon footprint and fuel costs: In the food distribution sector, dynamic route optimization enables fleet operators to achieve an average reduction of 15% to 20% in total mileage. This real-time algorithmic recalculation takes into account traffic conditions and delivery time windows, drastically reducing CO2 emissions.
• Improved Service Level (OTIF - On-Time In-Full): Construction material delivery companies using the platform report a significant increase in their drivers’ on-time performance. Automated text messages informing the end customer of the estimated time of arrival (ETA) reduce failed deliveries and relieve pressure on support services.
• Reducing Administrative Burden: Thanks to electronic proof-of-delivery features (digital signatures, geotagged photo reports), customer claims and billing disputes are resolved in just a few minutes, accelerating the cash-to-cash cycle.