Operations & SchedulingPurpose
1.2. Automatedly assign jobs to drivers based on real-time traffic, location, equipment availability, and customer priority.
1.3. Automating the communication of updated delivery routes, status, and estimated arrival times to field teams and customers.
1.4. Enable automated scheduling, real-time re-routing, and delivery tracking to optimize team utilization and equipment turnaround.
1.5. Track and automate feedback and exception handling for missed or delayed deliveries.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Change in inventory status or location update from GPS devices.
2.3. Traffic, weather, or road incident notifications from integrated APIs.
2.4. Scheduled delivery or pickup approaching its window time.
2.5. Real-time status update from delivery team via mobile app or telematics.
Platform variants
3.1. Google Maps Platform
• Feature: Directions API
• Setting: Configure to fetch optimal multi-stop route for active deliveries automatable via order and equipment locations.
3.2. HERE Technologies
• Feature: Routing API
• Setting: Automate optimal path generation factoring current traffic and fleet-specific parameters.
3.3. Mapbox
• Feature: Optimization API
• Setting: Automator setup for round-trip and drop-off prioritization in equipment deliveries.
3.4. TomTom
• Feature: Routing API
• Setting: Route automation with customizable constraints (time, vehicle type, loading).
3.5. Esri ArcGIS
• Feature: Route Layer
• Setting: Automate creation of route layers based on live and scheduled service data.
3.6. Routific
• Feature: API v1 – Route Optimization
• Setting: Automate batch delivery allocation and real-time re-optimization.
3.7. OptimoRoute
• Feature: Orders API
• Setting: Configure automated daily order imports and continuous re-routing logic.
3.8. Onfleet
• Feature: Task Automation API
• Setting: Automatedly dispatch tasks and re-assigns using dynamic optimization logic.
3.9. Samsara
• Feature: Fleet Routing API
• Setting: Automates optimal equipment routing based on driver status and live GPS.
3.10. Locus.sh
• Feature: DispatchIQ Engine
• Setting: Pre-set automation rules for bulk route planning and live re-allocations.
3.11. WorkWave Route Manager
• Feature: Route Planning API
• Setting: Automates daily import of orders and real-time modification triggers.
3.12. Verizon Connect
• Feature: Route Optimization API
• Setting: Automating route plans factoring asset availability and driver compliance.
3.13. Trimble MAPS
• Feature: PC*MILER Routing
• Setting: Automated truck-specific equipment routes with time windows.
3.14. Fleet Complete
• Feature: Task Scheduling
• Setting: Automated driver assignment and live ETA recalculations.
3.15. Salesforce Field Service
• Feature: Scheduling Policies
• Setting: Automated scheduling and re-dispatching using rule-based automator.
3.16. Geotab
• Feature: Route Optimization Add-Ons
• Setting: Automated route downloads to driver tablets with live updates.
3.17. DispatchTrack
• Feature: Dynamic Route Optimization
• Setting: Automate bulk scheduling and customer notification triggers.
3.18. Zapier
• Feature: Webhooks + Connected Apps
• Setting: Automate triggering optimization with multi-platform data sync.
3.19. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service
• Feature: Automated Resource Scheduling Optimization
• Setting: Automates dispatcher-driven deployments using equipment criteria.
3.20. Oracle Transportation Management
• Feature: Automated Routing Engine
• Setting: Automates complex multi-modal routing and status feedback loops.
Benefits
4.2. Automates real-time alerts for delays, boosting customer satisfaction.
4.3. Automating dynamic re-assignment maximizes fleet and driver utilization.
4.4. Enables seamless integration with inventory and CRM systems for end-to-end automation.
4.5. Automator ensures on-time deliveries, lowers idle time, and streamlines scheduling.
4.6. Automatable performance tracking and analytics support continuous operations improvement.
4.7. Enhances accountability and compliance via automated route and status logs.