How I'm doing logistically? Honestly? No idea!

Am I doing it right?

Every day, we talk to companies and transporters aiming for optimal routes. But when we ask them how they're currently doing, they often have no clue. Does that sound familiar to you? Then you're not alone. It's not simple either. A plan is straightforward when we're talking about one vehicle with three stops. Moving traffic doesn't easily disrupt us then. But what if additional factors like time windows, extra stops, and extra vehicles come into play? And what if yesterday evening's plan doesn't align with the day's events at all? How do you know if you're actually working efficiently?

I think it's going okay?

We are currently optimizing routes for a large retailer. Year after year, this company delivered goods to stores using several large vehicles. Recently, the operations director asked if that was actually efficient. The staff replied with, 'Uh, we think so?' A large transport company also engaged us. With 70 vehicles and 4 planners, he thought everything was going okay. He had no basis for comparison, and therefore no clear picture of the ideal situation.

Insight provides answers

What's missing in the situations above is insight. Conduct a baseline assessment periodically. What's the smartest and fastest way to drive to all addresses? Where can you easily add stops, and which route is far too full? Smart software easily provides you with answers to these questions. It shows you how you're doing and presents you with the most optimal routes. This way, you gain insight into your performance and tools for improving your future. Here's to a successful 2018!