• Optimal truck routes resulted in an average savings of $4 Million annually per distribution center
• Reduced carbon footprint by 28%
• Savings from better utilization of resources in the network. The solution was rolled out to more than 2000 waypoints and DCs nationwide.
• Returns from stores were also handled effectively using the tool

A US-based convenience retailer needed to re-plan their fleet and optimize routes owing to surge in sales. The routes were modified to accommodate shifts in demand, new store openings and mergers. The heuristics and rule-based algorithms the company was relying on was no longer sustainable.

• Important metrics like scheduled stop time, fleet size and capacity were studied under current operating conditions
• Generic algorithms were used to arrive at the most optimal solution
• Simulations were conducted to test the variations in demand, delivery cycles and fleet capacities to estimate savings.