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Vehicle Scheduling: Optimisation with Auto LogiX Plan LogiX can be used in conjunction with Auto LogiX, the powerful automatic vehicle scheduling software, to further automate the vehicle routing process. Auto LogiX is the automatic solution to your vehicle scheduling problems. The software automatically calculates optimum routes based on order volume, distribution and operator preferences, giving the user more time to manage the fleet. Auto LogiX can be used in a tactical mode; to allow optimal use of current resources, or in a strategic mode; calculation of the optimum resources required or optimum depot location.

Auto LogiX is capable of handling large amounts of data and has no limitations in size of order structure. But more importantly: Auto LogiX is capable of controlled optimisation. Normally at operational level, but not at strategic level, there are a lot of 'non-optimal' limitations which don't fit into an 'optimised' scenario. Auto LogiX is capable of handling those limitations and 'make the best of the situation'. This striking difference is unique to DPS. Of course the system allows the user to create 'theoretically' perfect scenarios and identifies bottlenecks and limitations, but the user-controlled optimisation makes it possible to implement an optimisation at operational and tactical level.

Auto LogiX works in two modes: terminal based and tramping. When the system is terminal based it can handle collections and deliveries in one planning. However, all collections are assumed to be delivered at the terminal, and all collections are assumed to be collected at the terminal. In tramping mode (optional) all orders becomes two-part orders: one collection order and one delivery order – a 'pair'. Then the system is available to do planning with connection to production or follow very exact depot limitations.

Site LogiX is a special optimisation module, a strategic tool for optimum site location taking into account location of supply and demand points, including both inbound and outbound transport requirements. The optimisation of locations is based on the current order structure.

Bespoke optimisation models are available in the LogiX family of planning systems. Two examples of this are:

The tanker version handles compartments in vehicles and product mix restrictions.

An animal transport version is available that handles health regulations and washes for vehicles.

More characteristics about LogiX are available on the Plan LogiX page.