Route Optimisation and Planning

Route Optimisation and Planning

Route optimisation is the process to calculate and generate the best possible routes for drivers over their entire work day. Route optimisation and route planning depend on multiple factors, such as a driver’s work schedule, the order of stops, types of vehicles in the fleet, traffic, weather. The process also considers the limitations on the road such as narrow roads or low bridge clearance.

With the help of route optimisation software it is possible to prepare more efficient drivers friendly routes. The route planning software keeps drivers on schedule, and reduces unnecessary costs and delay in delivery and mobility.

Route planning and route optimisation comprise an essential part of maintaining a fleet of vehicles. Without proper planning, it is not possible to utilise the maximum length of road within a stipulated time. On any working day, a driver has to halt at different stops overcoming road congestion and bad weather. Route planning software enables the managers to plan and optimise the routes to facilitate mobility for the drivers and save time.

The GPS enabled route optimisation software helps to check the road condition, traffic and prompts the managers to chalk out the route for the drivers.

Again some road restrictions are implied for heavy and large vehicles. Route optimisation software identifies such roads and navigates the movement of such vehicles. Route optimisation software can check a driver’s work schedule, the order of the trips, vehicle profile, traffic and the time the driver needs to complete the trips.

Benefits of using Route Optimisation Software.

• Route optimisation software and route planning software have facilitated the route mapping procedure and saved time. The managers do not have to depend on paper maps, real-time weather data and driver logbooks. Using route optimisation, they can view the movements and positions of the drivers and they don’t need to contact the driver to determine if they are on schedule or experiencing a delay.
• The delivery route optimisation software enables to send real-time location data and thus the customers get notification of real time delivery of an item or goods. It helps building relation with the customers and winning their trust which is absolutely essential for business growth.
• Route optimisation software also helps saving fuel cost, drivers’ energy and time and reduces maintenance expenditure round the year.