Driving transportation efficiency – Assisting smart ad hoc section

Optimization and simulation of ad-hoc transportation requirements for a transport contactor.

Project Date : 2023

Project Objectives

Our Client , after being approached by a long-term customer to provide a contract fleet covering 13 source locations and 140 destinations nationwide, including guaranteed shipments and the option to add ad hoc shipments, our client requested an analysis of the opportunity. The objective is to thoroughly assess the contract, particularly focusing on the profitability of the ad hoc shipments.

Client Overview

Our client, a Transport service provider provides dedicated contact fleets as well as ad hoc shipment management to their client base.

Project Approach

Meet with the client's team to gain a clear understanding of the contract requirements.
Analyze and evaluate the transportation request for the contract.
Develop a Phase 1 simulation model based on high-level assumptions to produce initial directional results.
Present these preliminary results and discuss additional details that could be integrated into the simulation model.
Build a more detailed Phase 2 model and share the detailed results and gather feedback for final adjustments.
Refine the model to align with the customer's needs before delivering a comprehensive truck requirement plan to guide their truck purchases and route planning

Project Results

A clearly defined contact strategy was established.
Budget targets for the contract were successfully set.
Ad hoc shipment opportunities were clearly articulated.

Relog is an integral partner of our work at FoodForward SA. While their professional services are offered pro bono because we are a NPO, their strategic advice, guidance, and design skills around warehousing infrastructure and design, supply chain, inventory flows etc. are remarkable, and have added immense value to our organisation’s operations across the country.