Yesterday’s solutions such as building spreadsheets or using manual approaches aren’t adequate in today’s challenging business environment. Many of the most successful companies rely on optimisation software for the most efficient logistics planning. Logistics optimization tied into operational databases significantly improves key performance metrics and creates lasting corporate value.

Axios have many years experience in using scheduling software strategically (to make investment and improvement decisions with confidence) and operationally (to schedule logistics on a day to day basis to ensure maximum efficiency).
 

Case Study – Strategic Example The Client A four star and leading edge County Council with a desire to be “The Greenest County” The Challenge The Council had taken the lead in the drive to ensure that fresh quality foods are provided to schools in an environmental manner and (where possible) from local sources. Previously there were a large number of deliveries to any given location, necessitated by the separate delivery of frozen food, groceries plus fruit and vegetables. These separate deliveries are likely to be very inconvenient for the schools as staff will need to be available for each delivery. More importantly, the number of miles driven is excessive giving rise to a large environmental footprint and high costs. The Solution In addition to considering the practical issues and truly understanding the hurdles for change, Axios used a leading vehicle scheduling system to identify the optimum warehouse location(s), the ideal mix of vehicles and the best delivery routes. The Results A range of options were identified ranging from training of existing suppliers through to a single set of deliveries reducing the delivery miles, environmental footprint and congestion by 60%.

 

Case Study – Operational Example The Client The unrivalled worldwide leader in water treatment, with over 700 dealers with international offices in 12 countries. The Challenge True delivery costs were unknown and it was felt that there was a need to get to grips with the cost and effectiveness of getting water to UK customers. The Solution A leading routing and scheduling system was integrated into the business and used on a daily basis to schedule all the companies vehicles. The Results Outsourcing was eliminated completely. Water and salt delivery as well as sanitisation service calls were fully integrated and the fleet balance was improved significantly. Year on year savings of £300,000 were achieved.