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Pallet Network Routing & Scheduling

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TruckStops Solution for Pallet Network Members

Image of PalletsMapMechanics routing & scheduling solutions allow transport companies to manage all of their deliveries in a single process. The system will automatically identify the most cost effective movement for each palletised consignment and allocate to the hauliers own vehicles or the Pallet Network.

This ability to produce an optimal solution in a single process presents a significant saving in the Planning Managers' time, eliminating the chance of loads remaining undelivered due to planning errors and calculating the most cost effective and time efficient delivery schedule.

Pallet Network Benefits

Companies with shipping needs benefit from pallet networks as they are able to arrange delivery of relatively small pallet loads cost-effectively and quickly. This provides savings that would otherwise result in more expensive shipping options.

Hauliers benefit as they can extend their distribution range offering a more comprehensive service to their customers. The challenge for the haulier is to allocate pallet moves, prioritise local deliveries and efficiently fill their own vehicles before assigning the remainder for delivery by the pallet network.

When to use a Pallet Network

On a particular day there may be several items that need to be delivered a distance away and it may be cost effective for the haulier to deliver these using their own vehicles.

However there may only be a few items that need to be delivered and for these it would be more cost effective to use the services of the pallet network.

Manually planning deliveries on a daily basis can become cumbersome and is prone to errors.

Automating the scheduling process improves efficiency and ensures that loads are delivered cost effectively and on time.

A key question that schedule planners need to answer is which loads to deliver themselves and which loads should be made via the pallet network. MapMechanics now offers the ability for hauliers to implement a version of the renowned TruckStops vehicle routing and scheduling system which has been specially configured for pallet network members.

Routing & Scheduling Benefits

The MapMechanics routing & scheduling solution uses the power of TruckStops which has been specially configured for pallet network members.
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Users of Truckstops Routing & Scheduling have realised many benefits including typical savings of 10-30%. The system is simple to use, quick to learn and fast to run resulting in significant savings in planning time. Customer service is also improved as the system ensures deliveries arrive when your customers want, using the right vehicle for the job. Benefits include:

Reduced Costs >>>

Reduced Planning Time >>>

Improved Customer Service >>>

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