Route optimization is very complex - ranking right up there close to "rocket science" in terms of degree of difficulty!
The number of variables involved such as order volume, weight, cube, truck capacity, driver availability, stop sequence, delivery window constraints, etc. are enormous.
Overlay the complexity of continually changing road networks, constant customer turnover and outdated stop standards, and the complexity increases by several orders of magnitude.
Desktop software with its limited computing power and simplistic architecture is quickly overwhelmed in this environment, regardless of the capability of the user.
In fact, these desktop packages are by design heuristic models, not an optimization engine. They produce "an answer", but not the "best answer".
The net business effect is significant inefficiencies built into route designs that add excessive costs.
The Scientific Logistics solution overcomes this problem through our Scientific Logistics Delivery Optimization Center (Sci-Log DOCTM), a next generation optimization engine and managed service business model.
Our solution was architected and built from the ground up to routinely handle this scale of complexity. It evaluates the hundreds of possible route combinations across a given scenario to determine the "best answer" - hence, true optimization. In addition, the solution:
- Optimizes the number of routes across geography, vehicle and driver availability;
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Plans the best sequence of stops for each route;
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Inserts new customers into the most appropriate route and stop sequence;
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Produces detailed maps and driving directions for each route;
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Ensures all business rules and customer constraints are met;
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Provides order visibility via the internet; and,
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Provides management reports and KPI trending.
In summary, we provide more efficient routes for less cost, resulting in better
financial performance for our clients.
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