August 12, 2011 | Categories: Technology
Own fleet operators and logistics companies will benefit from important improvements to route optimisation software from Paragon Software Systems. The routing and scheduling software specialists have enhanced the unique geographic clustering and workload balancing capabilities of the Multi Period Planner module so that multiple frequency deliveries can be made more efficient.
The software provides improved optimisation and accuracy in planning multi-frequency delivery routes and schedules, enabling fleet operators to reduce costs by smoothing workloads across their fleets while adhering to service constraints.
“The software’s optimisation algorithm has been significantly improved to allow better planning for multi-frequency deliveries using customer locations, quantities and service requirements. These improvements also take into account road networks and travel times. Our users will benefit from reduced transportation costs, improved driver productivity and reduced overall mileage as a result of more efficient planning,” says Phil Ingham, Paragon Support Director.
Using Paragon’s optimisation software the planning of delivery routes and schedules for periods of up to six weeks can be automated. Within a given period, different customers often require different delivery profiles, which could be daily, several times a week or monthly. The software also caters for fixed and variable delivery patterns. Paragon handles this need differently by looking at the locations, the delivery requirements and the delivery capability of the fleet throughout the whole period.
“These enhancements make it easier to manage varying delivery requirements and balance vehicle usage enabling fleet operators to manage their deliveries better. They no longer have to be concerned over how they can get to a certain customer every day, others three times a week and others four or five times a month. Customers get improved service, while delivery companies benefit from reduced operating costs through optimised routes and use of their fleets,” concludes Phil Ingham.
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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