Route Optimization: Always On vs. Batch Driving Peak Fleet Performance with Continuous Optimization

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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.

Continuous • Interactive system • Real-time data constantly available

for better results • Routes updated as orders received • Wave picking enabled • Dynamic delivery appointments

with tighter time windows • Same-day service offered

Routing optimization begins immediately after order is placed and continues through delivery Continuous - Always On Model

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

Always On Model - A Profitable Choice

Audit routes with real-time tracking

Routing developed after pre-determined cut-off

Batch • Data not always available for

best options • Routes created at pre-determined

cut-offs • Static delivery appointments with

longer time windows • Limited delivery options;

no same-day service

Increased Sales

• Enhanced omni-channel sales & fulfillment • More transactions closed • Better customer experience with more

choice for delivery options

• Fewer vehicles • Better/right sizing driver pool • Lower cost per mile • Reduced replenishment costs

Reduced Expenses