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Why Companies Need Route Optimization

When you manage the operations of a company that either conducts different services or has to transport products daily then you most likely deal with different vehicles, different drivers, and different routes.

This can feel like trying to solve a massive puzzle every day in a short amount of time.

If you're manually planning out routes for multiple vehicles—dealing with sudden traffic jams, coordinating drivers who all have different schedules, and trucks that need maintenance. It’s overwhelming, right?

No matter how good you think you are at manually planning routes, having a tool that automatically does it means fewer chances of human error and fewer chances of wasting your company's budget.

Let’s dive into how this can change your day-to-day work and make everything run a lot smoother.

What is route optimization?

Route optimization refers to a smart tool that helps you plan out the best routes quickly and easily. It looks at all the addresses you need to visit, figures out the best order to hit them, and assigns each route to different drivers and, or, vehicles. Plus, it keeps track of how the routes are going in real-time.

What’s cool is that it works with apps your drivers already use for navigation, showing them the way turn-by-turn. Think of it as a clever assistant that takes the headache out of planning multiple delivery or pickup routes, so everything runs smoother and you can focus on more important stuff. And just like any helpful tool, it’s something businesses can add to their system to make their day-to-day operations a lot easier.

Benefits of route optimization

Designed to reduce logistics costs, optimize the fleet, and improve your company service quality, route planning will help you to manage your logistics process more efficiently.

Detailed optimization. An algorithm that plans routes based on the vehicle and cargo size, weight, load capacity, etc.
Reliable navigation. Real-time traffic updates, delivery estimates, and other valuable information.
Personalised settings. Calculations that avoid toll roads, unpaved roads, ferries, and highways.
Sequencing. Optimizing multiple delivery points and vehicles based on load capacity, priority, costs, and delivery terms.
Send the routes to your drivers instantly. The planned routes can be sent directly to the mobile application and opened using any of the standard navigation apps.
Keep the database of all your clients and orders. Create an order and client list in the platform or import it from your IT systems using API integrations. That way you'll be able to assign orders and cargo to specific clients within a few seconds.
API integrations for an effortless workflow. Automate your route planning process by integrating your IT system with our platform. Take advantage of the integration options with your company's systems to ensure an automatic exchange of new orders, documents, and other data.

How does it work with Axxon?

Plan and optimize the route.
Send the route and its updates to the driver.
Display on-route information and vehicle statuses.

With Axxon, you can quickly set up the best routes for your drivers. It's all done online, and you can adjust routes to save time and meet your business needs.

Once you've planned a route, it gets sent straight to your drivers' apps. They can see where they need to go and keep you updated on their progress.

The route plan and optimization are based on the interaction of three components in our system:

1. The route planning web-based feature for managers.

This tool helps managers plan everything all in one place. You'll be able to set route settings here, give the right permissions to other users and drivers, add all the addresses and important information regarding your customers, and send notifications directly to your drivers about any updates.

As a manager, you'll have access to a map with real-time updates on the whereabouts of your vehicles and their planned route.

2. Tracking devices

Our GPS devices track, measure, and automatically send the vehicle's GPS location to the web-based platform of the managers, current speed, and other information. The data received from a device allows an overview of the actual location of a vehicle to compare it with the route’s path as planned in the platform.

3. Employee mobile application

The mobile application has to be installed on mobile devices/tablets assigned to each driver or vehicle to ensure the planned routes are being displayed for the driver, to receive updates in real-time.

So, before using the route planning solution all you have to do is:

Set Up Users: Make sure the right people have access to the system.

Set Up Vehicles: In the fleet section, adjust settings and add your vehicle's information.

Mobile App Access: Decide who should use the mobile app based on their role, we'll help you set them up with a username and password.

Conclusion

Mastering the daily logistics doesn't have to be overwhelming. With Axxon's route optimization tool, you're equipped to streamline your operations effortlessly.

This smart system not only reduces the chance of human error but also saves on costs by ensuring the most efficient routes are always at your drivers' fingertips. From the moment you plan a route to the instant it's executed, Axxon keeps you in control and your drivers informed, turning what used to be a logistical headache into a smooth, cost-effective process.

It’s time to focus on what truly matters—growing your business and serving your customers better.