Logistics Planning Software
Logistics Planning & Optimization
MJC²'s logistics planning software provides powerful and flexible algorithms that automatically schedule and optimize large, complex transport and distribution operations:
- Multi-depot Logistics: trunks/linehauls - consolidation - backhauls - integrated logistics
- Dynamic Planning: real-time scheduling & tracking of vehicles and drivers
- Vehicle Routing: multidrop routing - home delivery scheduling - route optimization
- Multimodal Logistics: container transport planning - synchromodal logistics
Our logistics software integrates with ERP and real-time tracking solutions to dynamically plan and reschedule in response to latest information about customer requirements, resource availability and the status of the transport network.
Multi-depot Logistics Planning
DISC optimizes multi-depot operations, automatically planning inter-depot movements and backhauls, as well as radial multidrops and multicollects. DISC is designed for daily planning and dynamic scheduling in response to variable demand and resource availability.
SLIM is a strategic logistics optimization toolset for longer-term planning of networks. Typical applications include creating seasonal or long-term trunking/linehaul schedules, or optimizing the location and capacity of depots and hubs.
Dynamic Planning & Real-time Scheduling
MJC²'s real-time scheduling software REACT automatically allocates work to vehicles and drivers, and replans in response to events such as delays, congestion and last-minute orders.
REACT integrates with GPS tracking and in-cab/smartphone technology to provide a real-time view of the operation and automatically issue new plans and instructions to drivers when changes are required.
Vehicle Routing Software
Our vehicle routing software schedules multi-drop operations for regional or national distribution networks, planning vehicle and driver activity as well as optimizing routes and delivery sequences.
Typical applications include last-mile or home delivery scheduling, as well as bulk delivery/collection optimization and strategic planning of delivery rounds and depot territories.
Multimodal Logistics Planning
Our container logistics planning systems schedule road haulage operations as well as integrated rail and inland waterway movements.
MJC² has developed innovative synchromodal logistics optimization algorithms that enable dynamic planning of containers through the multimodal logistics network, automatically reacting to schedule/capacity changes and delays, while finding low-cost and sustainable solutions.
Complex Networks & Operations
Our transport planning & scheduling software is applicable to a wide range of logistics operations:
- Parcel Networks: linehaul scheduling - hubs & sortation - last-mile routing
- Bulk Transport: road tanker scheduling - dynamic planning - delivery & collection
- Construction Materials: multi-depot - MOL/crane planning - multidrops & backhauls
- Food Transport: multi-temperature multi-compartment vehicles - bulk & palletised
- Retail Distribution: integrated primary & secondary operations - multi-warehouse
We also provide configured and customised solutions, which can be integrated with our manufacturing scheduling and workforce planning software to coordinate and optimize activity along the supply chain.
Parcel Network Planning
MJC²'s logistics planning systems provide optimization tools for large parcel delivery networks, including pick-up and delivery routing and integrated hub and linehaul scheduling.
Our vehicle routing software can also be used for same-day delivery and courier networks, as well as for tactical and strategic optimization of delivery rounds, resource levels and depot capacity.
Bulk Transport Scheduling
Our DISC and REACT planning solutions can optimize bulk transport operations on a daily and real-time basis, automatically allocating work to vehicles and drivers taking into account complex operational rules and safety constraints.
Multi-depot operations, backhauls and multi-drops/collections are scheduled automatically, while integration with on-vehicle control systems allows real-time capture of delivery/collection volumes and rescheduling in response to deviations from plan.
Construction Materials Distribution
MJC²'s distribution planning software models operational rules relating to MOL (mechanical off-load) vehicles, site access constraints and low emission/noise zones. For multi-depot operations our logistics planning software schedules backhauls and trunking movements.
The logistics planning process can be combined with our manufacturing scheduling and staff rostering toolsets to enable integrated optimization along the supply chain.
Food Transport Planning
Our logistics planning software can dynamically optimize food distribution networks, and is particularly relevant for temperature-controlled or short shelf-life products.
Multi-temperature and multi-compartment trailers are modelled, as well as complex load building rules and multi-warehouse sites. Trunking, consolidation and last-mile delivery operations can be planned using an integrated approach to maximise synergies and opportunities for resource sharing and backhauls.
Retail Distribution Scheduling
DISC can plan and optimize complex retail distribution networks in real-time, accurately modelling the entire logistics operation, from primary collections through to final delivery, via a complex network of depots, warehouses and intermediate distribution centres.
Our vehicle routing software includes home delivery planning and scheduling algorithms, which can automatically allocate same-day delivery orders to available resources based on capacity and location.