Food delivery is more than just a convenience; it’s a lifeline for countless businesses and customers. In a market where speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency are paramount, staying ahead of the competition requires more than determination—it demands innovation. Norma LIVE is reshaping the food delivery landscape by equipping businesses with cutting-edge planning tools designed for every scenario. With its adaptive modes, logistics planners can achieve unparalleled efficiency, keeping operations smooth and customers satisfied.
Here’s an inside look at how Norma LIVE is driving the future of food delivery logistics.
Adaptable Planning, Whatever the Situation
Norma LIVE offers a suite of planning modes tailored to the diverse needs of food delivery operations. Each mode is designed to provide food delivery planners with tools to create, adjust, and optimize plans based on unique food delivery business requirements. Here’s how these modes work:
Cut-Off Batch Planning
Cut-Off Batch Planning, also known as Vehicle Routing (VRP), groups shipments with the available resources—vehicles, drivers, and optional trailers. Leveraging Norma LIVE’s intelligent AI algorithm, food delivery planners can calculate optimal route plans while adhering to food delivery business rules and constraints.
This mode is particularly effective for food delivery services operating on predefined schedules, such as restaurants offering lunch and dinner deliveries. The algorithm ensures:
Minimal vehicle usage: Reducing fleet costs and carbon footprint.
Optimized mileage: Keeping delivery times short and fuel consumption low.
Accurate scheduling: Ensuring timely deliveries that enhance customer satisfaction.
By automating these processes, Cut-Off Batch Planning alleviates the burden on food delivery planners, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making.
Smart Co-Pilot Planning
For food delivery planners who prefer a hands-on approach, Smart Co-Pilot Planning offers the perfect blend of manual control and automated support. This tool enables you to:
Set up transportation plans manually with ease.
Receive real-time automated warnings for potential delays or missed KPIs.
Make adjustments using a simple drag-and-drop mechanism.
Imagine a scenario where unforeseen delays due to traffic or adverse weather conditions could derail a delivery schedule. Smart Co-Pilot Planning helps you stay ahead of such challenges by proactively flagging risks, enabling seamless adjustments. The result? Operations that run smoothly, even in the face of uncertainty.
Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing is a game-changer for food delivery operations that demand agility and speed. This feature:
Automatically plans and replans based on real-time information.
Tracks ETAs and adjusts routes to accommodate delays or new requirements.
Ensures on-time deliveries, meeting SLAs while optimizing efficiency.
For example, if a customer places a last-minute order, Dynamic Routing can instantly adjust existing plans to incorporate the new delivery without disrupting the schedule. This adaptability makes it indispensable for fast-moving food delivery businesses aiming to delight their customers.
Map-Based Planning
Food delivery route planning becomes intuitive with Norma LIVE’s Map-Based Planning Mode. This mode allows food delivery planners to:
Visualize route plans on an interactive map.
Drag and drop shipments for quick adjustments.
Seamlessly switch between planning modes for maximum flexibility.
With its user-friendly interface, Map-Based Planning enhances the decision-making process, providing a clear overview of delivery routes and enabling planners to make real-time changes with confidence. The hybrid functionality ensures that planners maintain control over the process while benefiting from automation.
💡 Seamless Integration and Scalability
Norma LIVE’s planning modes are designed to integrate effortlessly with existing systems such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Order Management Systems (OMS), or ERP platforms. Open APIs facilitate smooth data exchange, ensuring that your operations remain streamlined and scalable.
Transforming Food Delivery Operations
Behind every successful food delivery is a robust logistics strategy. Norma LIVE’s adaptive planning modes provide the tools needed to navigate the complexities of food delivery with ease. Whether it’s optimizing routes, mitigating risks, or adapting to real-time changes, Norma LIVE ensures that your operations are not only efficient but also customer-centric.
Download the whitepaper “The Top 5 Challenges in Food and Beverage Distribution Logistics” to find out how route planning technology can help fmcg companies in food and beverage distribution.
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