June 6, 2011 | Categories: Clients, Large operations
DBC Foodservice is installing advanced routing and scheduling optimisation software from Paragon Software Systems. DBC expects the software to enable customer service improvements, reduce operational costs by maximising the use of its assets, and lower the carbon footprint of its fleet of over 200 dual temperature controlled vehicles.
DBC delivers over 8,000 multi-temperature food products through a network of 14 depots across the UK to a wide range of customers, including contract customers such as the MOD, Caffè Nero, Prezzo, Selecta, Rail Gourmet and SSP.
Paragon will be used centrally to automate all delivery planning, remodelling and optimising of DBC's existing fixed delivery routes. The software takes into account weights and volumes of deliveries, road and delivery restrictions, mileage and other customer requirements. It will also enable the company to tender more competitively for new business by modelling accurate and efficient routes and schedules.
Paul Kelly, logistics planning development manager at DBC Foodservice, says: "Paragon is the market leader in routing and scheduling software and our customers will benefit considerably from our investment in the system. It is an off-the-shelf, Windows-based solution that provides reliable, accurate and rapid planning. It is very flexible, allowing multiple scenarios to be modelled quickly, a process that would normally take weeks and even months to complete manually. We'll use the software to streamline our operations and optimise the use of our drivers and fleet."
Chris Horne, managing director of DBC Foodservice, says: "Last month we took delivery of 30 new eco-friendly lorries which have been designed to cut harmful emissions by over a third. We have now installed Paragon software to our entire fleet which will reduce our carbon footprint even further by ensuring that the most efficient routes are used for every single delivery across our nationwide network."
Notes to Editors:
- DBC Foodservice is a privately owned delivered food wholesale business selling to all sectors of the catering industry such as independent restaurants, hotels, private schools, local authorities, healthcare, the MoD worldwide food supply and high street restaurant chains.
- The company serves caterers with over 8,000 multi-temperature products, turning over in excess of £300m.
- DBC operates nationwide from regional branches at Barnsley, Cardiff, Carrickfergus, Chelmsford, Darlaston, Dundonald, Exeter, Inverness, Manchester, Newcastle, Newmarket, Petersfield, Rotherham and Thatcham.
- With 14 regional branches throughout the UK, DBC is able to adopt the approach of a local supplier, offering bespoke solutions for customers and short communication lines, while using its national infrastructure to source an extensive range of quality products.
- Long-standing contract customers include the MoD, Caffé Nero, Selecta, Rail Gourmet, NHS, SNUPI (Northern Universities) and 25 local authorities.
- New customers include Prezzo, Loch Fyne, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, MAAS, Inventive Leisure, Jarvis Hotels, Newcastle City Council, Dim t, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Favorite Fried Chicken, Revolution vodka bars, the Barracuda Group and SSP.
Notes to Editors:
Paragon Software Systems is a market leader in transport optimisation with over 1,500 routing and scheduling systems installed in more than 33 countries. Paragon helps companies reduce transport costs by up to 20 per cent through more efficient deployment of vehicles and drivers. Headquartered in Dorking, UK and with US offices in Dallas, Paragon is a respected pioneer in routing and scheduling with over 30 years of know-how.
Paragon is employed by transport operations ranging from just 10 vehicles at a single site to hundreds of vehicles operating from several sites. The system is used for routing and scheduling optimisation; managing transport resources; strategic planning; scheduling home deliveries continuously as orders are being confirmed; and managing the execution of the transport plan in real time using vehicle tracking technology.
Paragon assists many leading companies with their logistics including ASDA, Royal Mail Group, Harrods, Sainsbury's, AB Agri, CEVA Logistics, Wincanton, DHL Exel, Norbert Dentressangle, Linde, Fuller's, John Lewis, Tesco, Keystone Distribution, Raleigh and many others.
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