Company’s challenge

The main challenge is to optimize the planning of fuel collection and distribution routing while complying with all operational constraints. This requires accounting for:

• Management and allocation of compartments, tankers, and delivery routes;
• Automatic order splitting to maximize vehicle utilization;
• Consolidation of single-product orders while enforcing product compatibility and segregation constraints;
• Selection of loading depots and real-time visibility into product availability;
• Consideration of operational constraints related to drivers’ hours-of-service regulations, double-shift operations, pre-loading, etc.

Solution provided

This optimization solver enabled the company to reduce transportation costs by 25%, improve operational visibility, and enhance quality of service.