Automated Route Balancing: Evaluating Solutions for Public Works Route Optimization
Can Automated Route Balancing Help Your Organization Work Smarter?
For the waste industry, developing routes that are equitable across the entire fleet is a crucial aspect of daily efficiency and productivity. Without the proper balance, things can get out of whack pretty quickly.
This is where automated route balancing comes in. Ensuring balanced daily routes helps organizations automatically plan out their daily activities without worrying about one vehicle having a “heavier” load than the next.
Do Your Due Diligence
When selecting a routing system, look for one that can produce balanced routes. This sounds simple enough in theory, but there’s more to the task than meets the eye (if this wasn’t so, then your job would already be done). As part of this due diligence, consider the type of optimization you’re performing (i.e., residential, commercial routing for the entire week, roll-off). Also, factor in the type of vehicles you’ll use (e.g., automated side-loaders that can perform more service in an 8-hour shift).
Ask the Tough Questions
Finally, make sure you ask your vendor these questions. Use the information gathered to make the best possible selection for your operation.
- Will this system handle our most complex balancing problems? If so, how?
- How good is the solution overall?
- Does it create geographically-compact routes?
- Do all of our drivers have a full day’s work?
- Did the system solve the problem or does it require manual work on our end?
- Can we adjust the settings to create better routes for our unique personnel and vehicle needs, geographic variations and business logic?
If you would like more information about how RouteSmart handles automated route balancing, please contact me at jcearfoss@routesmart.com
Part 1
Unified Routing Platforms
Discover how a unified routing platform can streamline public works operations and gain insights on optimizing waste and recycling routes for efficiency and seamless service delivery.
Part 3
Automated Sequencing
See how automated sequencing can transform public works route optimization and explore the benefits of automation in enhancing safety and efficiency for more effective route planning.
Part 4
Side of Street Geocoding
Achieve precise route optimization with side-of-street geocoding. Learn how RouteSmart’s automated geocoding enhances accuracy and efficiency in waste management.
Part 5
Side of Street Routing
Optimize waste management routes with reliable side-of-street routing tools. See how this RouteSmart solution enhances safety, reduces risky maneuvers, and increases efficiency for smoother deliveries.
Part 6
Intelligent and Safe Turns
Optimize public works routes with intelligent turn solutions that minimize risky maneuvers like U-turns and backing for better safety and efficiency.
Part 7
3 Crucial Tools for Local Knowledge
Discover the three essential tools for incorporating local knowledge and insights into your public works route optimization program.
Part 8
Objective Route Planning
Learn how the Route Health Score™ provides measurable metrics for optimizing routes and ensuring consistent improvements.
Part 9
High-Density Routing Made Simple
RouteSmart’s navigation tools improve efficiency in high-density urban areas by integrating precise data to optimize side-of-street routing.
Part 10
Can Your Vendor Handle a Waste Management Implementation?
How to assess your provider.
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