Paragon - Distribution Planning Software Case Studies

DHL's long term partnership with Paragon software

DHL has been a user of Paragon’s routing and scheduling software since the late 1980’s and is now using 45 systems across its business development functions (26 systems) and operational contracts (19 systems).

Industry: Distribution/3PL
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Strategic planning , International , Large operation

CEVA Logistics standardises globally on Paragon routing and scheduling software

CEVA Logistics has selected Paragon as its strategic routing and scheduling system supporting new business development in Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America. Having bought 18 Paragon systems in total, complete with Integrated Fleets and Multi Depot, as well as Paragon maps for over 20 countries, CEVA Logistics is setting about adding to its 1,100 worldwide contracts.

Industry: Distribution/3PL
Categories: Strategic planning , International , Large operation

KN Drinks Logistics rolls out Paragon software

Following a major pilot in three regional distribution centres, KN Drinks Logistics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuehne + Nagel in the UK, has started a national roll-out of Paragon’s enhanced routing and scheduling optimisation solution, as the company seeks to improve its radial distribution planning operations in the brewing and drinks sector.

Industry: Distribution/3PL , Food & Drink
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Large operation

AF Blakemore installs Paragon for planning deliveries to SPAR

AF Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned food distribution companies, has purchased Paragon software for the daily dynamic planning of deliveries to over 750 SPAR convenience stores throughout the UK.

Industry: Food and Drink Retail , Distribution/3PL
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Tactical planning , Large operation

Centralised routing and scheduling speeds deliveries for Goodyear Dunlop

The nationwide distribution of 150,000 tyres a week by Goodyear Dunlop, in partnership with Christian Salvesen, sees Paragon’s Multi User routing and scheduling software enhancing next day delivery. By making the switch to centralised planning, while maintaining fast efficient scheduling for national next day delivery, Multi User Paragon has extended the operation’s routing and scheduling capabilities to achieve new levels of efficiency and customer service.

Industry: Automotive , Distribution/3PL
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Large operation

DHL Exel uses routing and scheduling software for BP

DHL Exel uses Paragon software to reduce costs & improve service at BP, cutting fleet requirements by 13% and more. On-target route and fuel savings achieves reduction in carbon emissions.

Industry: Oil & Gas , Distribution/3PL
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling

Paragon route scheduling software boosts strategic planning

Paragon Software Systems’ routing and scheduling solution has been selected by Bibby Distribution, the UK’s leading independent logistics company, for strategic planning use throughout its business.

Industry: Distribution/3PL
Categories: Strategic planning

DHL Exel Supply Chain wins new contract in Australia with Paragon routing software

DHL Exel Supply Chain, the world’s largest global logistics provider, has purchased Paragon software to help with strategic planning and business development in Australia, winning a new contract for consumer products distribution.

Industry: Distribution/3PL
Categories: Strategic planning , International , Benefits reported

Gist benefits from real time logistics fleet management

Gist is using Paragon software to provide the planning accuracy and fleet visibility vital to its time-sensitive Spalding distribution operation making national deliveries to RDCs for retailers such as M&S and Morrisons. Building on the reliable foundations of Paragon's twice-daily schedules, Gist has added Paragon's Fleet Controller software for a complete vehicle tracking and performance monitoring solution.

Industry: Distribution/3PL
Categories: Tactical planning , Benefits reported , Large operation