An Advanced Planning Solution for
Dispatch and Execution of Vehicle Routes
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
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 remain cost efficient. And it can help you do so with a proven, fit-for-growth 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: less-than-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.
Safeguard the cost effectiveness of your operations...
Capacity Planning
Plan Process
input SchedulingRoute AssignmentResource & Follow upDispatch ManagementReporting
Planners and
Dispatchers KPI’s and Plannedvs actual
Planning and optimization
in Transport and Distribution and TracingTracking
PDA/MDT ERP/TMS/WMS
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
...with a proven, fit-for-growth solution
that makes a priority of delivering
a rapid return on your investment
ERP/TMS/WMS
Real time feedback
mobile devices
Actions Actions Status/ Actual data Invoicing Orders Financial completionORTEC Routing and Dispatch
Online tracking application Re-spin planning/
completion Planning/completion
Actual/recalculated data
Adapt to events
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
“Our productivity has grown immensely, yet we still perform
our scheduling activities using the same number of planners”
“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
Results
+ Horizontal collaboration increases because business units can share orders and resources
+ Centralized planning reduces the number of empty miles leading to lower CO2 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
Your Benefits
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 BuildingCarton, 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
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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.
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