Routing and Dispatch. An Advanced Planning Solution for Dispatch and Execution of Vehicle Routes

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1 Routing and Dispatch An Advanced Planning Solution for Dispatch and Execution of Vehicle Routes

2 Safeguard the cost effectiveness of your operations... Planners and Dispatchers KPI s and Planned vs actual The challenge Transport and logistics is a dynamic environment. One in which punctuality, reliability and customer focus are paramount. One in which businesses face the relentless challenge of meeting ever-rising customer expectations. And all while customer loyalty is more and more difficult to retain. Our solution ERP/TMS/WMS PDA/MDT ORTEC Routing and Dispatch is an advanced transport management application that can help you stay ahead of the game by meeting these challenges full on. It can help you safeguard the cost effectiveness of your operations in a highly competitive industry. It can help you strengthen collaboration between business units and within the supply chain, so you Planning and optimization in Transport and Distribution Tracking and Tracing remain cost efficient. And it can help you do so with a proven, fit-forgrowth solution that makes a priority of delivering a rapid return on your investment. How can we promise this? First, we have years of experience working with a multitude of transport and logistics companies. Second, no one else can match our commitment to delivering the best routing product for the industry. Our customers include retailers, shippers, fourth party logistics providers (4PL) and logistics service providers (LSP). They know that our solution caters for every transportation requirement: lessthan-truckload (LTL), groupage, bulk/liquid (compartmentalized), container trucking, intermodal, network providers, distribution, and express. They know that ORTEC Routing and Dispatch is a powerful tool that delivers a competitive advantage that goes beyond the capabilities of what ERP, TMS or WMS systems can provide. Plan Process input Capacity Planning Route Scheduling Resource Assignment Dispatch & Follow up Management Reporting 2 ORTEC Routing and Dispatch

3 ...with a proven, fit-for-growth solution that makes a priority of delivering a rapid return on your investment Unique features Combine batch planning optimization with real-time execution and dispatch Centralized, scalable architecture supports both midsized local distribution companies and the large, multi-site operations of logistics service providers, 4PL companies, shippers, and carriers Handles all logistics requirements: intermodal, LTL, container trucking, network providers, car transport, and parcel express Real-time event management with alerts for violated restrictions, issue/event messages, and KPI monitoring A true multi-user, multi-environment, real-time planning and dispatch application in a 24/7 environment Embedded optimization techniques with multiple options for decision support, e.g. pick up delivery, distribution rounds, multi-modal route generation, resource assignment, compartment assignment and optimal cleaning locations; these features are displayed in batch plan mode as well as proposal mode Flexible resource planning, i.e. truck, trailer, driver, chassis, container Scheduler functionality to take business variables into account, keep track of resource status, locations and orders, and ensure that total multi-day planning is responsive while remaining consistent ORTEC Routing and Dispatch ERP/TMS/WMS Real time feedback mobile devices Orders Planning/completion Actual/recalculated data Actions Status/ Actual data Adapt to events Invoicing Financial completion Re-spin planning/ completion Reporting Actions Online tracking application Routing and Dispatch ORTEC 3

4 Our productivity has grown immensely, yet we still perform our scheduling activities using the same number of planners Additional features The ORTEC scheduler and optimizers also incorporate a huge range of business requirements, including: Congestion pattern analysis that takes account of traffic information to improve ETA accuracy Flexible approach to time restrictions (also incorporated in the optimizer engine) Respecting regulations on driving time Regulations on distribution of axle weight Hazardous route restrictions and length, width, height and weight route restrictions Cross-docking and consolidation of transport orders The ability to incorporate compartment planning Support for intermodal transportation Fleet cleaning and maintenance schedules Synchronous or asynchronous import and export of xml files via SOAP web services, if required Integration facilities turn ORTEC Routing and Dispatch into an operational planning dashboard, which combines all types of information and can receive and send address, tariff, ferry sailing time, resource and other data. ORTEC Routing and Dispatch also integrates with mobile devices to share text messages, GPS positions, planned actions, and confirmations data Separate integration layer - ORTEC Message Hub - facilitates seamless integration between ORTEC Routing and Dispatch and your existing architecture or ICT environment Road network editor enables you to update map data with useful information such as temporarily blocked roads, road designation changes (two-way to one-way), and new roads not yet shown on the map ORTEC Routing and Dispatch user interface 4 ORTEC Routing and Dispatch

5 We generate more business with less capacity using ORTEC Routing and Dispatch Audit trail of changes and security levels System security levels can be set to restrict multiple users from viewing and changing certain data or planning information. Security levels can also be used to permit access to modify the GUI (graphical user interface). Any system changes made by users can be tracked via an audit trail. Integration of Tactical Routing results A useful feature of our products is the seamless integration that makes it possible to share data between solutions. ORTEC Tactical Routing allows you to create territories and distribute delivery routes evenly. The result of this tactical calculation can be entered into a timetable for operational planning purposes. Daily orders are automatically assigned to territories or to the milk rounds. Subcontractor payments using deviation reports ORTEC Routing and Dispatch can store sub-contractor agreements for planned routes as baselines and then use actual execution information to produce reports that highlight any deviations. This enables you to add deduction fees for delayed delivery times, etc., or to allocate bonuses where appropriate. GPS-based tracking and ETA recalculation Plus comparisons of planned routes versus actual routes driven. Web client Special solution to push real-time data to remote locations with limited network capacity so they have the same level of planning functionality as the rest of your locations. Now that all trip information is passed on automatically, and we have an overview of all statuses 24 hours a day, our service and quality level has also increased! Routing and Dispatch ORTEC 5

6 Your Benefits Results + Horizontal collaboration increases because business units can share orders and resources + Centralized planning reduces the number of empty miles leading to lower CO 2 emissions + Regular updates ensure you are always running the latest, innovative IT solutions, business features, and optimizers + Centralized deployment brings cost savings through having to maintain just one application with a single interface between ERP/TMS applications and in-vehicle devices + Transport costs decrease as a result of reduced distances, reduced driving time, and increased vehicle utilization + Less time required to plan and dispatch + Route planning and vehicle costs are more transparent + Greater capability to meet short-term requests (e.g. rush orders) + Quick simulation of alternate planning scenarios + Results overview in graphical and tabular form + Improved customer service with automatic inclusion of restrictions, such as delivery slots + Strong ROI cases and references from the US, Europe and Asia Pacific 6 ORTEC Routing and Dispatch

7 Our software solutions SAP Integrated ORTEC Load Building for SAP ERP Certified add-on to logistics optimization in SAP ERP with integrated carton, pallet and load space optimization, plus route planning and optimization ORTEC Warehouse Execution for SAP WM Certified add-on to Warehouse Management in SAP ERP for picking planning and control, including paperless picking Windows applications ORTEC Load Building Carton, pallet and load space optimization, plus order picking ORTEC Routing and Dispatch Route planning and optimization with a primary focus on real-time route planning and dispatching in a multiuser environment ORTEC Route Scheduling Route planning and optimization for logistics and field services ORTEC Tactical Routing Territory and delivery day optimization including individual route sequencing and the creation of trips while optimizing the utilization of resources ORTEC Service Planning Route planning and optimization for field services Routing and Dispatch ORTEC 7

8 ORTEC world wide About ORTEC ORTEC is one of the largest providers of advanced planning and optimization solutions and services. Our products and services fully optimize fleet routing and dispatch, vehicle and pallet loading, workforce scheduling, delivery forecasting, logistics network planning, and warehouse control. We offer stand-alone, custom-made and SAP certified and embedded solutions that are supported by strategic partnerships. Our 750 employees support over 1,800 customers worldwide from offices in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific. North America USA South America Brazil Western Europe Belgium France Germany Italy Netherlands UK Asia Pacific Australia China Singapore Nordics Denmark Central and Eastern Europe Greece Poland Romania Want to learn more about our solutions? Contact us at: