Unlock the value of your route optimization investment
SteamHammer Consulting LLC
Welcome to SteamHammer Consulting
What’s in a name?
In American folklore, the tale of John Henry versus the steam hammer illustrates the very human desire to beat the machine that is there to take over your job. This scenario plays out to some extent in almost every route optimization initiative. Very rarely is it accounted for in the project, and it is the reason that there must be a practical plan to create fulfillment for your routing staff.
The team at SteamHammer has been on site at hundreds of companies and have seen the optimization process succeed or fail based on many factors, including what we call the John Henry effect. SteamHammer Consulting can help you unlock the value of your route optimization by going beyond the algorithms into the realm of process and people. We will help you create the best practices for your business’s specific needs. Click below to find out more.
Why route optimization fails. The top 3
Executive Indifference
It all starts at the top. You invested in route optimization technology because of the staggering return on investment promised, or simply because your company has used route optimization as a part of its process for a long time. But, the initiative didn’t end when you cut the check or even at go live.
Human Factors
This is where the rubber meets the road in route optimization. Take a critical look at who actually makes your planning decisions. Most often its your drivers, either openly or indirectly. It can also be the dispatcher who maintains a huge cushion of capacity because they remember all too well how they got into trouble years ago
Data Discipline
Garbage in, garbage out could have been coined to describe the impact of bad data on route optimization. Once data practices start slipping, your route optimization process will turn into a glorified white board. Guaranteed.
OUR MISSION
SteamHammer Consulting exists to bring value to route optimization clients and software providers. We bridge the gap between algorithms and users.
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ARTICLES
Route optimization is a critical aspect of transportation planning and logistics management. It involves planning the most efficient route for delivery vehicles to maximize productivity and minimize travel time, fuel consumption, and operating costs. Route optimization is essential for the food distribution industry, which faces challenges such as perishable products, strict delivery time windows, customer demand fluctuations, and supply chain disruptions. This essay will discuss the benefits, challenges, and solutions of route optimization for the food distribution industry.