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	Returpack's Transition to In-House Transport Planning with AMCS Solution

Returpack's Transition to In-House Transport Planning with AMCS Solution

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Recycling & Waste Management Transportation
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Historically, Returpack relied on 20 independent external transporters for planning and executing transport and collection activities. This approach led to a lack of visibility and control over day-to-day operations and transport costs. To increase efficiency and ensure high service levels, Returpack decided to take over transport planning themselves. They needed a solution that could handle daily operational planning, tactical development of master routes, and strategic perspectives. The solution also needed to collect and analyze data to optimize terminal locations and the collection process. Read More
About Customer	Returpack is Sweden's largest deposit-refund player, responsible for collecting and recycling 1.7 billion cans and bottles annually. They manage deposits for 2,700 stores across Sweden, operating with approximately 48 trucks daily. With 65 employees, Returpack operates from one factory and 24 terminals. In 2015, their turnover was 2.5 billion Swedish krona. Historically, they relied on 20 independent external transporters for transport planning and execution, which led to a lack of visibility and control over operations. To improve efficiency and service levels, Returpack decided to handle transport planning in-house. Read More
Solution	Returpack implemented the AMCS solution to regain control over their transport activities. The solution includes a suite of integrated modules for strategic, tactical, and operational planning. Master routes are planned in the AMCS route planning system and optimized based on recurring customer visits. These routes are then transferred to the AMCS fleet planning system for operational planning and execution. The AMCS mobile solution facilitates real-time communication between drivers and the central planning office. The system also automates payment calculations and integrates with Returpack's existing systems, such as their customer register and invoice management system. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Recycling & Waste Management

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Historically, Returpack relied on 20 independent external transporters for planning and executing transport and collection activities. This approach led to a lack of visibility and control over day-to-day operations and transport costs. To increase efficiency and ensure high service levels, Returpack decided to take over transport planning themselves. They needed a solution that could handle daily operational planning, tactical development of master routes, and strategic perspectives. The solution also needed to collect and analyze data to optimize terminal locations and the collection process.

About Customer

Returpack is Sweden's largest deposit-refund player, responsible for collecting and recycling 1.7 billion cans and bottles annually. They manage deposits for 2,700 stores across Sweden, operating with approximately 48 trucks daily. With 65 employees, Returpack operates from one factory and 24 terminals. In 2015, their turnover was 2.5 billion Swedish krona. Historically, they relied on 20 independent external transporters for transport planning and execution, which led to a lack of visibility and control over operations. To improve efficiency and service levels, Returpack decided to handle transport planning in-house.

Solution

Returpack implemented the AMCS solution to regain control over their transport activities. The solution includes a suite of integrated modules for strategic, tactical, and operational planning. Master routes are planned in the AMCS route planning system and optimized based on recurring customer visits. These routes are then transferred to the AMCS fleet planning system for operational planning and execution. The AMCS mobile solution facilitates real-time communication between drivers and the central planning office. The system also automates payment calculations and integrates with Returpack's existing systems, such as their customer register and invoice management system.

Impact #1	Returpack has regained control over their transport activities, allowing for better customer contact and service.
Impact #2	The direct communication with stores improves the customer experience, enabling immediate adjustments to plans and real-time consequence analysis.
Impact #3	The system provides a better basis for assessing bids from external transporters during the tender process.

Impact #1

Returpack has regained control over their transport activities, allowing for better customer contact and service.

Impact #2

The direct communication with stores improves the customer experience, enabling immediate adjustments to plans and real-time consequence analysis.

Impact #3

The system provides a better basis for assessing bids from external transporters during the tender process.

Benefit #1	Immediate reduction of the fleet by 2 trucks from the previous 48, with a larger reduction expected in the first year of operation.

Benefit #1

Immediate reduction of the fleet by 2 trucks from the previous 48, with a larger reduction expected in the first year of operation.

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Returpack's Transition to In-House Transport Planning with AMCS Solution

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