Logistics service provider Bouw realizes user-friendly scheduling and routi
M. Bouw & Zonen Logistics Services BV has made the transition to the new version of ORTEC’s routing and scheduling solution, SHORTREC 7.3. The logistics service provider chose this system, because its scheduling became too complex to be performed manually. Henk Hop, who performs the scheduling activities with three colleagues, explained: “We have been using SHORTREC for some time now. First SHORTREC 7.2, and now version 7.3. However, the major difference is not the new system, but the change in our working methods.”
Henk Hop: “When configuring SHORTREC 7.3, we deliberately decided to configure SHORTREC in such a manner that we could perform our scheduling activities automatically. When we purchased SHORTREC, we initially opted not to utilize this possibility. The system was configured in such a manner that scheduling at the push of a button could not provide us with what we needed. At first we did not miss this functionality, but now that the scheduling is becoming more complex as a result of the growing number of orders, we cannot manage without it. We can now realize more manageable scheduling at the at the push of a button, without having to deploy more staff.”
Next step
“Our original objectives with regard to SHORTREC have now been achieved. Currently, our most important objective is to increase our service levels and the reliability of our deliveries, and create efficient working methods. This will ultimately also enable us to make cost savings.”
