Route Optimization: Driving Fleet Peak

Performance with
Always On vs. Batch Continuous Optimization

Today's world is real-time, responsive and always on. To manage and serve customers' nonstop
needs, market leaders are adopting an always-on business model. By leveraging new technology
that enables continuous route optimization, companies can offer next-day, same-day and
dynamic delivery appointments to improve service while maintaining or reducing costs.

Traditional Batch Model

Routing optimization occurs on pre-determined cut-off dates and ends when delivery schedules are finalized

Batch
1
» Data not always available for
Routing developed
2 4
best options
after pre-determined » Routes created at pre-determined
cut-off
3
cut-offs
Order Placed » Static delivery appointments with
longer time windows
Deliveries » Limited delivery options;
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
no same-day service

Continuous - Always On Model

Routing optimization begins immediately after order is placed and continues through delivery

RE-ROUTE Continuous
CHANGE FOR SAME-DAY
DELIVERY » Interactive system
ORDER 1
1
» Real-time data constantly available
1 1 for better results
2 2 2
» Routes updated as orders received
3 3 4
Audit routes with » Wave picking enabled
CANCEL
ORDER real-time tracking » Dynamic delivery appointments
with tighter time windows
Order Placed » Same-day service offered
Deliveries
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

Always On Model – A Profitable Choice

Increased Sales Reduced Expenses
» Enhanced omni-channel sales & fulfillment » Fewer vehicles
» More transactions closed » Better/right sizing driver pool
» Better customer experience with more » Lower cost per mile
choice for delivery options » Reduced replenishment costs

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