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ArcLogistics Route

Featuring...

  • Written by PopupESRI, the world leader in Geographic Informational Systems (GIS) and a $1 billion dollar privately held company.
  • Only one database to maintain. Saves duplicate entry of accounts in separate PC database.
  • Routes computed using up-to-date street maps and drive times rather than straight line distances.
  • Clear, easy-to-read reports.
  • Gain 10-30% savings in delivery costs.
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About VIP & ESRI
In 1997, Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. approached VIP about providing a routing solution for beverage distributors. VIP and ESRI are now partners in developing and marketing ArcLogistics Route (ALR) as an affordable and state-of-the-art routing package in this industry.

VIP Beverage & ArcLogistics Route
Account geocoding After standardizing addresses, simply download account file to ALR. ALR does the geocoding. Geocoding is uploaded to AS/400 account database.
Account profiles Maintain time windows, priorities, service time, and more right in the VIP Beverage System. No duplication of account database on the PC.
Truck profiles and routing options Maintained in ALR so that routing balances costs, time windows, and truck specialties the way you want.
Download the day's orders. Download once or multiple times during the day.
Dynamic routing based on minimizing costs and meeting time windows. Minimizes delivery costs-ESRI estimates 10-30% savings-and increases customer service. PopupSee example of routing.
Uploaded routed orders. Daily routine is the same from this point on. Use VIP routing procedure if needed to make further routing changes before invoicing.
Variety of driver and manager reports. Improves driver accountability. Improves management and tracking of deliveries and costs.

Reporting with ArcLogistics Route
Load Report Provides summary of stops on a load, including delivery instructions.
Route Manifest, optional maps and turn-by-turn directions Keeps drivers on optimal route and assists new and substitute drivers. PopupSee Route Manifest report.
Dispatcher Summary Provides tracking list of the day's loads. Ensures loads are balanced and provides listing of the day's loads.
Manager Summary Track costs per order, projected on-time delivery % and capacity utilization.
Predicted Violations Aids in customer service.

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