TRANSPORTATION ROUTING SYSTEM
CSC 302 PROJECT
GROUP 3
LAYIWOLA OLAMIDE E047576
LAWRENCE SOPHIA E045529
AKANBI OLUWASEGUN E047187
AJIBORO SAMUEL E048013
MARCH 2024
OBJECTIVES
• Outline the role of fleet management
• Understand the issues relating to routing and scheduling
• Recognize different routing & scheduling choices
• Identify data capture methods used in routing and
scheduling
• Assess transport resource requirements
ORGANIZING AND STRATEGIZING
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
• The balance between cost & customer service
• Maximise vehicle assets at minimum cost
• Meet customer service expectations
• Manage drivers safely & efficiently
• Vehicle maintenance & replacement
• Security of goods
• Track & trace
ROLE OF FLEET
MANAGEMENT
Implementing strategies to ensure the durability and
dependability of vehicles over an extended
period.
This involves activities such as:
• Scheduling Maintenance
• Calculating Fleet Costs
• Analyzing Vehicle and Driver Expenses, and
• Leveraging data to optimize fleet management cost-
effectively.
MEASUREMENT OF TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY
• Percentage of time away from base.
• Maximum use of driving hours.
• Minimum amount of empty running.
• Utilization of carrying capacity.
• Efficient loading/offloading.
TRANSPORT RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Weight or Volume capacity Nature of the product Method and Efficiency of delivery
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROUTING &
SCHEDULING
SCHEDULING METHOD ROUTING METHOD
• Scheduling focuses on distributing • Routing involves selecting the optimal paths or
workloads and tasks efficiently within a routes for vehicles to travel from one location to
transportation system another within a distribution system.
The parameters considered are:
The parameters considered are:
• Fleet size
• Time constraints
• Vehicle capacity
• Driver availability
• Number of drivers
• Delivery windows • Customer information
• Traffic condition • Timing constraints
ROUTING & SCHEDULING CHOICES
ROUTING & SCHEDULING PRINCIPLES
HUB AND SPOKE SYSTEM
Goods destined
for anywhere Taken to central
collected from hub and sorted
local feeder area geographically
Feeder Hub Same vehicle
returns to
feeder area
Delivers in
local delivery
area
TRUNKING PRINCIPLES
GLASGOW PRESTON LONDON
Trailer
Change
4½ Hours 4½ Hours
CENTRAL CHASSIS AWAITING
WAREHOUSE BODIES TO GO ON
LOCAL DELIVERIES
STANDING BODIES
AWAITING RETURN
DEPOT
NIGHT
MULTI SERVICE
LOCAL TO LOCAL
WAITING TRAILERS CUSTOMERS
TRAILERS
NIGHT LOCAL DEPOT
ASSESSING TRANSPORT RESOURCES
When auditing vehicle availability, the following steps should be followed :
• Locate available vehicles
• Identify the location of available drivers based on available hours and license type
• Identify the body type of available vehicle to allocate qualified drivers and loads safely
• Identify the vehicle’s maximum payload both in weight and volume to allocate loads appropriately
TOOLS FOR ASSESSING TRANSPORT RESOURCES
T-card or pin system
Database or Bespoke Traffic system
Traffic sheet or Diary system
THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING DELIVERY-RELATED
INFORMATION
The following occurs when orders are taken from customers:
• Manually record orders on pre-printed, multi-sheet delivery notes
• Manually enter orders into a computer system that prints delivery notes
• Use a database system to select the customer’s delivery address and goods
ordered which produces a digital delivery note
DATA CAPTURE METHODS
Pen and Paper Hand Inputted by Computer Operators
Entered by a customer through a secure interactive web page Scanned in using a bar code system
VEHICLE SCHEDULING & ROUTING
Objectives
Maximise payload
Maximise utilisation
Minimise distance
Minimise time
Constraints
Meeting customer requirements
Meeting legal requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHEDULING
List of Delivery Requirements:
• Geographical Address (Up to Postcode Level):
Specify the precise delivery location, including the postcode, to ensure accurate routing.
• Physical Unloading Restraints:
Identify any restrictions or limitations related to unloading at the delivery site (e.g., narrow access, weight
limits, loading docks).
• Loading Bay Height (Small Vehicles Only):
Note that the loading bay has low clearance, suitable only for smaller vehicles.
• Lunch Break, Delivery Day, and Time:
Account for delivery timing, including lunch breaks and preferred delivery days.
• Available Vehicle Resources:
Assess the availability of vehicles for loading (e.g., trucks, vans) based on the delivery schedule.
• Routing Method:
Determine the preferred routing approach (e.g., shortest distance, time-efficient, avoiding certain areas).
By addressing these factors, we can optimize the delivery process and ensure successful transportation.
TYPES OF ROUTING PACKAGES
Routing & scheduling
Track and Trace
Telematics Organise loads into routes and schedules,
where is the consignment, and
based on vehicle & driver capacities,
Maps and routes from A to B (Sat when it was delivered
customer expectations
Nav devices, traditional maps)
THANK YOU