Online Orders and Delivery AutomationPurpose
1.2. Automatedly prioritize perishable orders, balance load among drivers, auto-allocate stops based on location and order size, and dynamically re-route in real time due to weather, traffic, or cancellations.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Batch of orders received within a scheduled dispatch window.
2.3. Driver reports status change (e.g., complete/issue with delivery).
2.4. Real-time updates on traffic, weather, or vehicle breakdowns detected.
2.5. Canceled orders requiring automated route recalculation.
Platform Variants
3.1. Google Maps API
• Feature/Setting: automate Directions API for route calculation, configure with 'optimize:true' in waypoints.
3.2. Mapbox Directions API
• Feature/Setting: automates route optimization endpoint, set with 'optimize: true', integrates real-time data.
3.3. HERE Routing API
• Feature/Setting: automate route calculation, configure 'mode=fastest;traffic:enabled' for live rerouting.
3.4. Routific
• Feature/Setting: automation via Delivery Route Optimization API, input all addresses, set 'auto_assign' driver.
3.5. Onfleet
• Feature/Setting: automate Tasks endpoint, send orders, enable 'auto-assign', set 'route optimization: true'.
3.6. Circuit API
• Feature/Setting: automates batch delivery optimization, set delivery windows and driver shifts.
3.7. OptimoRoute
• Feature/Setting: automate Order API, configure vehicle/shift/stop constraints, apply 'OptimizeRoutes' function.
3.8. WorkWave Route Manager
• Feature/Setting: automate Jobs API, submit stops, leverage 'routeOptimizationSettings' for produce freshness.
3.9. Route4Me
• Feature/Setting: automate optimization endpoint, pass 'route_type=single_driver_route'.
3.10. Sygic Professional Navigation API
• Feature/Setting: automate with SDK, send stop list, activate 'optimizeForTime' parameter.
3.11. Salesforce Field Service Lightning
• Feature/Setting: automate optimization policy for address clustering, enable 'Automated Scheduling' in service settings.
3.12. Amazon Alexa for Business
• Feature/Setting: automates route delivery updates via voice, configure 'Reminders API'.
3.13. SAP TM (Transportation Management)
• Feature/Setting: automate Freight Order and Optimizer configuration, automate 'Route Planning Execution'.
3.14. RouteXL API
• Feature/Setting: automate via POST to 'tour' endpoint, provide address list, set 'options.optimize': 1.
3.15. PTV Route Optimiser
• Feature/Setting: automate with 'planRoutes' endpoint, configure fleet attributes, deadlines.
3.16. Bing Maps API
• Feature/Setting: automates with 'Optimize Waypoint Order', submit batch stops, return optimized waypoint sequence.
3.17. Bringg
• Feature/Setting: automate Task API, set 'Assignment & Routing Rule'.
3.18. Geocodio
• Feature/Setting: automate geocoding plus coordinate sorting by proximity for manual/fallback routing.
3.19. Fleet Complete
• Feature/Setting: automate on dispatched tasks, 'Smart Routing Optimization' enabled.
3.20. Oracle OTM (Oracle Transportation Management)
• Feature/Setting: automate shipment planning engine, activate 'Automated Routing Logic'.
3.21. Smartsheet
• Feature/Setting: automate route sheet generation via workflow, implement 'Dynamic Route Optimization' add-on.
3.22. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: automate task initiation on new order, configure 'Webhooks' to call any route optimization API.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces labor by automating time-intensive manual planning.
4.3. Cuts fuel and maintenance costs through automated route optimization.
4.4. Enhances customer satisfaction with real-time automated updates and accurate ETAs.
4.5. Automates response to dynamic conditions, ensuring produce freshness and operational flexibility.
4.6. Provides a scalable automation framework as order volumes grow.