The power of route optimisation

Logistics is a fast-paced industry where time is money, and businesses continually seek efficiencies. One of the critical cogs of an organisations supply chain, whether delivering bulky items, high-volume small parcels, or people is delivery route planning. A small, but integral, part of any supply chain operation that can have a significant impact on an organisations bottom line.

Effective planning involves managing numerous factors such as

• Starting and ending points
• Vehicle capacity
• Driver schedules
• Break allowances
• Driver capability
• Vehicle service times

Traditionally, this job is labor-intensive and prone to errors, leading to failed deliveries and dissatisfied customers.

Benefits of route optimisation

The introduction of the right route optimisation solution could yield a host of key benefits such as:

1. Cost reduction – Route optimisation will streamline administrative processes, minimise fuel and on-road costs, and maximise your delivery rates.
2. Improved customer experience – Route optimisation will improve customer communications and better provide precise delivery times. This in turn contribute to fewer failed deliveries and improved customer satisfaction.
3. Real-time visibility – Route optimisation provides visibility into the location and status of vehicles in real time. This is critical for ensuring adherence to delivery schedules and addressing issues quickly.

Rise of advanced delivery planning technologies

With an increasing consumer demand for quicker delivery and the expansion of same-day service options, maximising last-mile profitability in 2024 hinges on efficiency. Integrating advanced technologies such as robust route planning solutions is undoubtedly a strategic move towards a more efficient and profitable future.

Radaro’s route optimisation tool has earned the badge of category leader on well-known software directories like Capterra and GetApp. It has been designed to provide a flexible and scalable tool that will grow with your organisation. It offers solo optimisation for single drivers, as well as more complex group optimisation for multiple drivers, maximising productivity and minimising costs.

To learn more about route optimisation or to see a demo, contact the Radaro team here or email [email protected].