Why Route Optimisation Is Essential To Your Business In 2023

Why Route Optimisation Is Essential To Your Business In 2023

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Being in the wholesale supply industry for over 20 years taught us ‘You’re only as good as your last delivery’.  We also learned that a delivering efficiently can only be achieved with great planning; however, there are a lot of factors that determine the fastest and most efficient route, including:

• Customers preferred delivery windows
• Number of available drivers & trucks
• Number of deliveries
• Distance to destination
• Time of day
• Traffic Congestion
• Weather
• Number of cross-traffic (right hand) turns

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With so many things to consider, planning the most time and cost-efficient route for multiple drivers is virtually impossible to achieve manually. Therefore, to accurately plan the most efficient route for every driver, every day, businesses should consider using order management software with integrated route optimisation. 

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What is Route Optimisation?

Route optimisation is a logistics tool that analyses all the possible routes available to provide businesses with the most efficient schedule, saving time for both drivers and administrative staff, and:

Time = Money

Route optimisation also reduces costs by increasing fuel efficiency and avoiding toll roads wherever possible. Additionally, with TOMs integrated route optimisation you have the power and flexibility, allowing suppliers to accommodate delivery changes quickly and stress-free. Suppliers can easily amend delivery schedules on the spot to allow for additional stops or cancellations, all while maintaining the fastest and most efficient schedule.

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When you access TOMs integrated route optimisation feature, not only are you able to plan your day, but you will have;

-Visibility over your entire fleet with real time GPS tracking

-Proof of Delivery sign on glass technology 

-Your customers or drivers can request credits that go to your dash board for approval 

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This advanced planning tool means businesses can cater to the expectation of customers, all while actually reducing their expenses and optimising efficiency. This ensures that customers are satisfied, establishing loyalty, an improved reputation and a strong competitive advantage.

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We Can Help

Thanks to the convenience of online ordering and our digital age, route optimisation has never been more important to the success of your business in 2023. With TOM, you can unlock your business’s full potential with our advanced route planning and optimisation features. This ensures you can meet your customer’s expectations of a fast and flexible delivery service and stay ahead of the competition.

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To get started, book your demo today! Go to:

https://www.tomsoft.com.au/contact 

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