Project Goals
Project Progress
During the execution of the tasks, key factors influencing logistics were identified and addressed. Automatic information exchange was set up, and the ABM Rinkai TMS system was adapted to the company’s business processes. The implementation took place throughout 2016.
The coordinates of all delivery points were verified, and integration with the GPS tracking system was established. The mapping service was updated according to the customer’s requirements.
The vehicle load increased, resulting in a reduced number of vehicles needed. Integration through web services with the customer’s accounting system was configured, enabling prompt loading of orders into the Rinkai system and uploading of routes back to the accounting system.
– Reporting and control of departure/arrival times at the warehouse are maintained, along with monitoring the route execution and deviations in loading time at each point;
– periodically, recalculation and updating of loading times are conducted based on statistics and historical data from the previous period for each delivery point;
– different types of goods and the possibility of their combination are taken into account;
– delivery region is also considered in the planning and execution of routes.
The main warehouse in Baku and 6 regional warehouses have been launched.
Implementation results
ABM TMS
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The automation of the route planning process resulted in a fourfold reduction in planning time.
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The level of service and customer loyalty has increased.
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Ability to track the fact of driver’s travel and analyze deviations from the planned route.
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Ability to customize the time for unloading at each point, taking into account the weight and dimensional characteristics of the goods and the type of delivery points.
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Ability to analyze reporting, especially active and passive customers, delivery cost, total orders, etc.
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FAQ
Is it possible to track a driver’s deviations from the planned route, rather than just the fact of delivery?
Yes, the system allows you to monitor the actual process of completing the route, not just the final result. Engin has configured tracking of the driver’s actual route and analysis of deviations from the planned route, as well as monitoring of departure and arrival times at the warehouse and unloading times at each stop.
Does the workload on the logistics department increase when the customer base grows rapidly?
No, automation allows for scaling without a proportional increase in manual work for logistics staff. At Engin, the active customer base grew by 35%, and although the number of vehicles required also increased, route planning time was reduced by a factor of four thanks to automation.
How does the system account for different unloading times at different delivery locations (for example, a store and a supermarket)?
Unloading time is configured individually for each location, taking into account the weight and dimensions of the goods and the type of location, and the system periodically recalculates these standards based on accumulated statistics. At Engin, this has enabled more accurate route planning and reduced deviations from the plan.