The goal of a Routing & Scheduling exercise is to create the least cost routes that meet service requirements.
Key benefits:
- Reduced transportation costs
- Improved transportation asset utilization
- Improved customer service and reliability
- Improved fleet management
Routing & Scheduling Questions
- What is the most cost-effective way to service all customers, while adhering to all operational rules including:
- Time windows
- Dock door scheduling
- Product-compatibility within a truck
- Driver/vehicles to customer compatibility
- Vehicle capacity
- Driver hours of service
- Vehicle fixed/variable costs
- Road/hazmat restrictions