Route planning and optimisation

New paths in production logistics.

The layout-based route optimization for production logistics is a key to process optimization and cost reduction. Using software solutions developed by INPRO, transport costs associated with production logistics could be significantly reduced and planning times were also shortened. We can take advantage of automatic optimization and 3D visualization of planning results in a the MicroStation CAD layout. By relating to layouts, transparency is improved significantly and planning quality increased substantially.

Reliable and efficient replenishment of production lines relies ever more frequently on timed routing paths that pool transport volume. In regards to the multiplicity of parts, which are required in specified amounts within defined time windows, planning of lean logistics processes without high-performance software support can be time-consuming and prone to error. Therefore, planning quality often varies substantially as a result of capacity excesses or shortages for the utilisation of personnel and means of transport.

Our innovation includes combined route construction, timing and control in connection with container choices for different transport solutions. This delivers significant increases in transport performance and optimizes subsequent logistics costs in a layout orientation using logistical descriptions, according to the value stream principle well before the supply structure is completely implemented. State-of-the-art bionics algorithms were used in order to accomplish these challenging optimization tasks. INPRO has built on its long-standing experience in the development and application of digital planning tools. Today, software products developed by INPRO are among the standard applications for digital planing.

Route optimization has proven its performance capabilities in several reference projects with leading automobile manufacturers, particularly in chassis and installation supplies.

Logistics costs down by 50%
Planning time down by 20%

Reduce your operating logistics costs.

Benefit from our experience in the automotive industry.

Utilise the benefits of our high-performance software products.

Benefit from the advantages, such as:

Automatic route control and optimization
3D visualization
High degree of transparency and quality using layout relationships

INPRO actively promotes the topic of "virtual logistics planning" with its route optimization. Currently, even multi-level delivery processes can be optimized. Further steps will lie in the production and dynamic testing of reliable, flexible driving circuit plans, as well as in better linking of manufacturing and logistics planning to achieve cross-factory optimization.

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