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In an ever changing world, your transport network needs to be adaptable to increasing variability and volatility in the marketplace. We’ll help you create an agile transport network to optimise your fleet, better utilise your vehicles and realise every bit of value, whilst being adaptable to any changes and challenges that occur.

About our service

Transport planning & continuous route optimisation

Our route optimisation and modelling services will enhance your logistics efficiency by using advanced modelling software and data analysis to streamline route planning. We’ll identify the most efficient routes, reduce travel time and fuel consumption, and optimise resource allocation. 

This will lead to significant cost savings, improved delivery reliability, and reduced environmental impact, ensuring your operations are both effective and sustainable.

Enhance your logistics with dynamic route modelling

Dynamic route modelling uses real-time data and advanced algorithms to optimise transportation routes continuously. It adapts to changing conditions such as traffic, weather, and delivery windows, ensuring the most efficient paths are taken. 

This approach will enhance your logistics operations by reducing travel time and fuel consumption, leading to significant cost savings. It will improve delivery reliability and customer satisfaction by ensuring timely arrivals. It also enables dynamic messaging and delivery updates in real time for customers.  By integrating dynamic route modelling, your business can maximise resource utilisation, decrease operational costs, and maintain a flexible and responsive logistics network. 

By working with you, we’ll ensure that your transport services are both efficient and adaptable to changing circumstances.

Process & considerations

The Hatmill approach to route optimisation & modelling

Our route optimisation and modelling services are tailored to meet your unique business requirements. With a comprehensive, detailed approach, we’ll help you maximise your transport network by optimising delivery routes for your drivers. Here’s how we’ll do it:

Data collection

We’ll begin with a discovery phase, gathering comprehensive data on current routes, vehicle performance, traffic patterns, and delivery schedules. This step provides a detailed understanding of your existing transport network.

Analysis & mapping

We’ll analyse the collected data using advanced software to map out current routes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.

Algorithm application

We’ll then apply optimisation algorithms to the mapped data to generate more efficient routes. These algorithms consider variables such as distance, time, vehicle restrictions, and delivery windows.

Scenario modelling

We’ll also create different operational scenarios and models to evaluate potential improvements. This helps in selecting the most effective routes under varying conditions.

Implementation

The optimised routes will be implemented within your transport network. This involves updating systems, training drivers, and communicating changes to all relevant stakeholders.

Monitoring & adjustment

We’ll continuously monitor the performance of the new routes using real-time data and make adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal efficiency and adapt to any changes in conditions.

“It is always useful to have an expert independent view on best practice. Hatmill has developed a great understanding of our business, and we continue to work towards implementing many of their suggestions.”

– Jo Richardson, Finance Director, Hugh Rice Group

Reducing end-to-end transport costs

We’ll review your fleet to assess and benchmark your performance and costs against industry best practice for vehicle fill, backhaul, empty running and driver hours. We’ll identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.

Dynamic route modelling

We can bring a different perspective and help you build agility and flexibility into your route planning. We’ll work with you to develop a responsive fleet plan that can adjust for change, whether that’s new customers, routes, seasonal demands, periodic peak demand or even last-minute changes such as new orders or cancellations.

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