George’s Aptean Routing & Scheduling helps George’s deliver fleet and fuel savings
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition
Tech Stack
- Routing & Scheduling Software
- Order Entry Systems
- Shipping Systems
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Predictive Maintenance
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
George’s Inc. is a premier farm-to-table supplier of fresh and frozen chicken products, distributing to quick service restaurants, retail, and food service customers. The company has grown from a small business serving local and regional markets into a multi-division corporation serving both national and international markets. It now processes over 5 million chickens each week. The company’s mission remains the same: to set the standard by providing consistently superior poultry products worldwide every day.
The Challenge
George’s Inc. faced significant challenges in its delivery operations, which included delivering to over 250 restaurants three times a week with up to 35 stops per truck. The inefficiencies in their delivery operations led to increased fuel costs. Additionally, their homegrown IT infrastructure was unable to rapidly develop routes and schedules, further complicating their logistics. The company needed a solution that could integrate with their existing systems and improve operational efficiencies.
The Solution
George’s Inc. chose Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition to improve operational efficiencies in its Virginia-based operation. The solution was selected for its ability to integrate seamlessly with George’s existing order entry and shipping systems. This integration brought operational transparency, allowing greater flexibility and improved customer service. The system automates the process of route planning and scheduling, eliminating the burden of manual planning. It factors in Hours of Service restrictions, truck weight, distance, and dock time to create an optimal daily schedule. This optimization reduces the time and distance trucks spend on the road, thereby minimizing spoilage and improving food safety.
Operational Impact
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