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	George’s Aptean Routing & Scheduling helps George’s deliver fleet and fuel savings

George’s Aptean Routing & Scheduling helps George’s deliver fleet and fuel savings

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	George’s Inc. faced significant challenges in its delivery operations, which included delivering to over 250 restaurants three times a week with up to 35 stops per truck. The inefficiencies in their delivery operations led to increased fuel costs. Additionally, their homegrown IT infrastructure was unable to rapidly develop routes and schedules, further complicating their logistics. The company needed a solution that could integrate with their existing systems and improve operational efficiencies. Read More
About Customer	George’s Inc. is a premier farm-to-table supplier of fresh and frozen chicken products, distributing to quick service restaurants, retail, and food service customers. The company has grown from a small business serving local and regional markets into a multi-division corporation serving both national and international markets. It now processes over 5 million chickens each week. The company’s mission remains the same: to set the standard by providing consistently superior poultry products worldwide every day. Read More
Solution	George’s Inc. chose Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition to improve operational efficiencies in its Virginia-based operation. The solution was selected for its ability to integrate seamlessly with George’s existing order entry and shipping systems. This integration brought operational transparency, allowing greater flexibility and improved customer service. The system automates the process of route planning and scheduling, eliminating the burden of manual planning. It factors in Hours of Service restrictions, truck weight, distance, and dock time to create an optimal daily schedule. This optimization reduces the time and distance trucks spend on the road, thereby minimizing spoilage and improving food safety. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

George’s Inc. faced significant challenges in its delivery operations, which included delivering to over 250 restaurants three times a week with up to 35 stops per truck. The inefficiencies in their delivery operations led to increased fuel costs. Additionally, their homegrown IT infrastructure was unable to rapidly develop routes and schedules, further complicating their logistics. The company needed a solution that could integrate with their existing systems and improve operational efficiencies.

About Customer

George’s Inc. is a premier farm-to-table supplier of fresh and frozen chicken products, distributing to quick service restaurants, retail, and food service customers. The company has grown from a small business serving local and regional markets into a multi-division corporation serving both national and international markets. It now processes over 5 million chickens each week. The company’s mission remains the same: to set the standard by providing consistently superior poultry products worldwide every day.

Solution

George’s Inc. chose Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition to improve operational efficiencies in its Virginia-based operation. The solution was selected for its ability to integrate seamlessly with George’s existing order entry and shipping systems. This integration brought operational transparency, allowing greater flexibility and improved customer service. The system automates the process of route planning and scheduling, eliminating the burden of manual planning. It factors in Hours of Service restrictions, truck weight, distance, and dock time to create an optimal daily schedule. This optimization reduces the time and distance trucks spend on the road, thereby minimizing spoilage and improving food safety.

Impact #1	The implementation of Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition allowed George’s to reduce its fleet size by 10% while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Impact #2	The system saved 6 hours of data entry and administration time every week, which is now spent on investigating backhauling and other business opportunities.
Impact #3	The routing and scheduling software improved dispatch operations and enabled continuous process improvement, ensuring that mileage does not creep up as the company gets busier.

Impact #1

The implementation of Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition allowed George’s to reduce its fleet size by 10% while maintaining high levels of customer service.

Impact #2

The system saved 6 hours of data entry and administration time every week, which is now spent on investigating backhauling and other business opportunities.

Impact #3

The routing and scheduling software improved dispatch operations and enabled continuous process improvement, ensuring that mileage does not creep up as the company gets busier.

Benefit #1	Saved $31,000 in annual fuel costs.
Benefit #2	Achieved a 5% reduction in road miles.
Benefit #3	Reduced fleet size by 10% while maintaining the same high levels of customer service.

Benefit #1

Saved $31,000 in annual fuel costs.

Benefit #2

Achieved a 5% reduction in road miles.

Benefit #3

Reduced fleet size by 10% while maintaining the same high levels of customer service.

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George’s Aptean Routing & Scheduling helps George’s deliver fleet and fuel savings

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