Jonathan Bouaziz, CEO and co-founder at Kardinal, discusses next-generation route optimisation:
- The traditional use case for route optimisation in the delivery sector
- Why doesn't classic route optimisation work any more?
- Inability of some route optimisers to deal with dynamic parcel volumes and volatility
- Impact of B2C parcel volumes on route optimisation
- Maximising productivity and profitability of delivery subcontractors, while maintaining margin
- The battle for talent - keeping the best contractor drivers
- Route optimising and load balancing across territories
- Why is territory optimisation more relevant than classic route optimisation these days?
- Quality of data and impact on route optimisation tools
- Unlocking value in the delivery network - and not just focusing on the last mile
- Poor data can be overcome
- Kardinal's approach to route optimisation
- Assisting carriers negotiate with subcontractors
- Defining good mix between different delivery vehicles (e.g. vans, cargo bikes)
- Helping delivery companies meet emissions targets
- The "always on" approach to route optimisation
- Kardinal's new partnership with Escher
- The strategic imperative of reducing emissions vs the operational realities
- Defining fleet parameters, optimising territories by suitability of vehicle type, and looking towards the prospective delivery fleet
- Helping provide visibility of sustainability and profitability
