Paragon - Distribution Planning Software Case Studies

High performance planning for Hammonds

In preparation for changes to its national distribution operation, bespoke furniture maker Hammonds purchased Paragon's market leading technology for live daily planning and efficient urban routing. With Integrated Fleets software providing the former, and street level mapping capabilities providing the latter, Hammonds has established a robust and efficient framework for its new fleet of larger, longer-working vehicles.

Industry: Home Delivery , Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Small/medium operation

Efficiency gains for ACCO office product deliveries

Needing to streamline its warehouse operation from a pick-by-zone to a pick-by-route regime meant that for ACCO, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of office products, faster route scheduling was a must. This key business goal has been achieved with the installation of Paragon’s Multi Depot system, which is now used in the early evening to calculate routes and schedules for nationwide next day deliveries.

Industry: Manufacturer , Wholesale
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported

Instarmac sees Fleet Controller benefits and saves 12% of transport costs

Instarmac, the UK’s leading manufacturer of highway maintenance, concrete repair and tile adhesives and grouts products, has implemented Paragon Fleet Controller to inject additional customer service and backhauling benefits into a 16-vehicle operation already profiting from the accuracy and efficiency of Paragon’s plans.

Industry: Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Vehicle tracking and fleet management , Benefits reported

Alstons furniture manufacturer halves planning time with Paragon routing software

East Anglian family firm Alstons installed Multi Depot Paragon at its 25-vehicle upholstery division in Colchester to replace manual scheduling, and immediately planning time was cut by 50%.

Industry: Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Small/medium operation , Integration

Raleigh rallies to cycle challenge

With growing numbers of foreign competitors in the UK market, many using overnight carriers to meet increasing customer demands, Raleigh recognised the need to respond rapidly and radically.

Industry: Manufacturer

Blackheath Products cuts mileage by 20%

Purchased by Blackheath Products in preparation for a major expansion programme, Paragon has provided a consistent routing and scheduling solution for the company’s distribution of Formica laminate, kitchen and flooring products to trade establishments throughout the UK.

Industry: Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Small/medium operation

Interfloor cuts costs by centralising route planning

Using Paragon software to help centralise its entire UK route planning operations has enabled Interfloor to reduce transport costs and cut administration time by 35 per cent.

Industry: Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Benefits reported , Large operation

Future Products opens the door to Paragon automated delivery route planning

Window, door and conservatory manufacturer Future Products has revolutionised its transport operation with computerised route planning and scheduling from Paragon Software Systems. The Paragon software is used for the daily dynamic planning of deliveries.

Industry: Manufacturer
Categories: Operational routing and scheduling , Small/medium operation