Successfully implementing Route Optimization in the final mile parcel delivery sector.
A successful route optimization project will have a dramatic impact on your delivery network.
- Reduced delivery costs
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Reduce training costs
- Increase delivery compliance
- Increase on time deliveries.
- Increase recruitment pool
- Precise job costing.
Automated Routing
Automated route planning will produce dynamic routes for your mobile workforce which will enable precise job costing.
Successful automated routing projects
Enjoy the benefit of our experience in the final mile parcel delivery sector and you will experience the benefits of a successfully rolled out route optimization project in a high volume low margin environment where cost reduction is key.
Successful Route Optimization and sustainable logistics
AI for transportation has a significant role to play in sustainable logistics
Lower consumption of fuel and better resource conservation start you on the journey to next generation logistics while blending electric vehicles into your fleet will enable you to become involved in the green logistics movement where smart data analysis eliminates Electric vehicle constraints.
Change management
In providing services to the ecommerce sector we have seen how an efficient automated routing system can transform an organisation but we have also seen the challenges that can prevent a successful roll out.
In developing a custom made change management strategy for your organisation, we will successfully plan, communicate and implement change.
Our expertise in smart route planning which produces cost effective routes coupled with a bespoke change management strategy for your organisation is key to success.
The Twelve stops to Route Optimisation in parcel delivery.
1.Time for change – “but we always did it this way.”
Some companies are still using the same routing system used by the Pony Express in an era when we are planning logistical operations on Mars.
2. Manage the change or the only change may be you.
Be aware that if you don’t have an effective change management strategy then the only change that may occur is a change in personnel in your position.
3. “This will just affect operations”
Route optimization will affect every department in your business with operations not even in the top three to begin with.
4. The technology must fit the operation!
We have always done it this way so this new solution is going to have to work around us
Ask why? A lot!
5. “Lies, damned lies and data”
Behind every unequivocal, unambiguous and unquestionable report lies the real story. Question every piece of data produced.
6. Pick the best system for your needs
Not all systems will suit your operation, its vitally important to pick the right one
7. Learning binary is as easy as 01 10 11
Leave the maths to the Mathematicians, turns out it’s the only thing they’re good at, don’t ruin it on them.
8. The robots need our help
A layer of QA over your automated routing solution will give the best results.
9. When solutions become problems
IT solutions inevitably have some unintended consequences, be well prepared for..we have no idea what!!
10. Route optimization as a performance management tool
Automated routing leaves nowhere for anyone to hide, this type of visibility will mean some people will leave the business Have a recruitment plan in place and we’re not just talking about drivers.
11. “These new dynamic routes will solve all our problems.”
No … they won’t.
12. Have a plan B
Once you roll out a successful automated route planning system you will not be able to manage without it after a short period of time.
Have a back up plan for the night it doesn’t run.
