Optimal route planning for the distribution of animal feed
Through intelligent algorithms of route optimization, maximum savings are obtained in the distribution of agri-food companies. This is achieved by optimally planning the routes for the distribution of animal feed.
Customers: Fenar Industries
Company profile: Agri-food sector, as well as animal feed distribution companies from one or more warehouses to the end customer.
The challenge
Get a powerful route optimization tool that takes into account the complex problems that the sector has. Some of the characteristics to consider are the following:
- vehicles with several compartments and the possibility of loading different products in each one
- different types of discharge (by gravity or motor pump)
- possibility of gathering orders from different customers in the same warehouse
- different technical conditions such as the size of the vehicle, moving floor, etc.
- Incompatibilities control between trips and between products.
- Medicated feed
The solution
LOGISPLAN It is an intelligent system that allows automating the route planning process, optimizing the use of the available fleet in terms of kilometers, working hours as well as any other parameter that needs to be improved. The basic system contemplates most of the logistics restrictions in the sector. It also allows the parameterization of new specific conditions for each company.
The benefits
- Automation of the planning process, with the consequent savings in working time as well as greater independence from expert personnel.
- Minimization of route costs in terms of kilometers, working hours, etc. which results in greater productivity of the company.
- Increased guarantees and security in compliance with regulations and logistical restrictions such as driving breaks, limit of working hours, etc.
- Increase in the quality of the service and, therefore, compliance with schedules and other conditions.
- Efficient response to last minute changes.
- Reduction of CO2 emissions by minimizing Km.
- Possibility of simulation and analysis of various scenarios, such as eliminating pre-established fixed routes.