Order-Shipment Assignment Optimization
Challenges
Companies or 3PLs often struggle with multi-stop route planning, especially when changes to the routes result in drivers becoming unfamiliar with them, causing disruptions to operating hours.
To optimize the assignment of daily orders into shipments and delivery schedules, it is important to consider the following:
- Each order has a delivery window, with a specific available date and due date.
- Each route or site has a planned delivery schedule.
- Consolidating orders for delivery on the planned delivery dates helps to avoid the cost penalties associated with off-schedule deliveries.
Sophus Solution
Sophus can help to optimally arrange daily orders into the right shipment and delivery schedule, thus:
Consolidating orders into larger shipments to benefit from lower shipping costs.
Avoiding off-schedule delivery penalties.
Ensuring all orders are fulfilled by their due date.
Benefits
Transportation cost reduction of up to
15-20%
Improved service levels
Higher asset utilization
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