Last-Mile-Delivery routing

Delivery Efficiency with Optimized Routing & Planning AI

  • 25% Reduction in Fleet Drive Time
  • Get dispatch sheets in seconds
  • Change planning in real-time

Timefold’s last mile delivery routing Planning AI optimizes the final leg of the delivery process resulting in efficient delivery fleet management and minimized wasteful planning.

Reap the Benefits of AI Optimized Last Mile Delivery Routing

Augment your final mile logistics with AI-powered optimizations.

  • Your answer to a change

  • Stay compliant, deliver on SLAs

  • Optimized Labour Costs

  • Optimized Fleet Utilization

  • Minimize Overtime

Pitfalls

Avoid Common Pitfalls in Last-Mile-Delivery Routing

  • Problem: Static schedules fail to adapt to changes, leading to inefficient resource use and missed deliveries.

    Timefold Solution: The “Continuous Planning” feature continuously updates routes as new information comes in, optimizing resource use and meeting delivery windows.

  • Problem: Overloaded vehicles can cause delays, safety issues, and increased wear and tear.

    Timefold Solution: The “Vehicle Capacity” constraint ensures vehicles are loaded within capacity limits, optimizing space and maintaining safety.

  • Problem: Failing to meet delivery time windows leads to customer dissatisfaction and potential penalties.

    Timefold Solution: “Time Windows” constraints ensure deliveries are made within specified times, improving customer satisfaction and compliance.

Constraints

Start With Our Preconfigured Constraints and Add Your Own Custom Constraints Too!

  • Split Delivery

  • Lunch Breaks

  • Schedule from multiple depots

  • Respect Delivery Time Windows

  • Account for vehicle capacity

Need custom constraints? We’ll help you translate your unique business rule into an actionable constraint.

Why Choose Timefold

Discover the Plethora of Reasons Businesses Choose Us

  • Real-World Delivery Planning

    Address the complex challenges of last-mile delivery scheduling, considering factors like delivery time windows, driver availability, vehicle type, and vehicle capacity.

    Real-World Delivery Planning
  • Customizable Delivery Automation

    Automate the planning for thousands of deliveries with fully customizable constraints. Adapt routes and schedules to meet your specific needs using the power of Planning AI.

    Customizable Delivery Automation
  • Smart Reassignment Engine

    Unforeseen conditions happen. Timefold’s Smart Reassignment Engine suggests the best-fit backup drivers and routes. Stay prepared and maintain smooth delivery operations, even with unexpected changes.

    Smart Reassignment Engine
  • Efficient Load Balancing

    Automatically balance loads and optimize delivery sequences based on vehicle type and capacity. Improve efficiency by ensuring vehicles are fully utilized and routes are logically arranged

    Efficient Load Balancing
  • Intelligent Delivery Routing

    Let our planning AI manage your delivery routes, schedules, and constraints while ensuring compliance with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

    Intelligent Delivery Routing
  • Beyond Daily Scheduling

    Timefold’s continuous planning optimizes schedules over the long term, not just day-to-day, resulting in greater efficiency and better task management.

    Beyond Daily Scheduling
  • REST API

    Send your delivery planning data as a JSON file to our fully managed platform through the REST API and receive optimized solutions effortlessly.

    REST API

Testimonials

Loved by Data Science Teams, Trusted by Business Leaders...

  • The Timefold platform is better than anything we have ever seen or used before. By optimizing the planning, we reduce the workload for our people and make our transports more environmentally friendly. In this way, the circle is complete.

    Gregoire Chové

    Managing Director, Ecoprogram Flotte

    Ecoprogram Flotte
  • Timefold worked in partnership with NEC to provide the optimisation required and extended their platform to accommodate specific requirements for the Social Housing sector. The time to market was shortened through agile partnerships working.

    Trevor Hampton

    Product Director, NEC

    NEC
  • Tasked with a complex scheduling problem, we didn't just propose a solution; we built one — operational in real-time, with real data in 4 days. Thanks in large part to the solid foundation of Timefold, the client selected us on the strength of our demonstration.

    Michael Galkovsky

    NATO, Intelligence, and Defense Chief Architect, IBM services

    IBM

FAQ

Got More Questions? We Have Answers.

  • Timefold is designed for easy integration with a wide range of Service Management software through API connectivity. We provide detailed documentation and support for REST APIs, allowing seamless data exchange and functionality within your existing software ecosystem.

  • Our platform offers extensive customization through a powerful rule engine that allows you to define specific scheduling rules, constraints, and preferences. From setting individual employee availability to complex labor compliance requirements, Timefold can be tailored to meet the precise needs of your organization, ensuring that your scheduling is both efficient and compliant.

  • Yes. Timefold is built on a scalable architecture that supports businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Our solution can handle increasing amounts of data and complex scheduling scenarios, ensuring that as your business grows, Timefold grows with you, maintaining performance and reliability

  • We prioritize data privacy and security. Our system uses encryption for data in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and access controls to ensure that your employee information is protected against unauthorized access and breaches.

  • Our solution utilizes dynamic scheduling algorithms that can quickly adapt to changes, such as fluctuating demand, employee availability, or last-minute absences. Timefold's flexibility ensures that your scheduling remains optimal, responsive, and resilient to change, minimizing disruptions and maintaining operational efficiency.

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Timefold is an AI planning optimization platform, built on powerful open-source solver technology, enabling software builders to tackle real-world, complex and high-impact operational planning problems. It delivers significant economic value in optimization operations like extended VRP, maintenance scheduling, field service routing, task sequencing, etc.

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