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8 June 2017

Paragon introduces multi-skilled driver update to maximise route optimisation software performance

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The multi-skilled driver 
functionality is 
designed to increase drops per 
day 
and reduce mileage
The multi-skilled driver functionality is designed to increase drops per day and reduce mileage

Paragon has enhanced its route optimisation software to help transport planners simplify the process of managing multi-skilled driver teams. The new functionality will allow accredited drivers to be considered for standard deliveries if spare capacity exists towards the end of the planning process.  This added flexibility will enable plans to use all available resources to increase drops per day and reduce mileage. It has been introduced in response to growing demand from delivery operations looking to differentiate their offering with a wider range of added value services, or field service companies looking to maximise use of their multi-skilled teams.

The Paragon software will now allow a prioritised skillset to be defined for each driver group including primary and additional capabilities. The system will initially match work based on core skills to ensure the appropriate resources are available for all skilled jobs, such as product set-up, installation and disposal. Once completed, a refined plan can then be created that takes into consideration secondary skills or alternatively makes underutilised drivers available for unskilled deliveries.

By assigning skills to groups of drivers, in combination with setting vehicle characteristics and product compatibilities, transport operations can target improved fleet flexibility. It also frees up these assets to be assigned to a wider range of deliveries, without being constrained by a rigid set of skill-based restrictions. This ensures mixed deliveries, covering a range of multi-skilled added value services, can be planned without impacting on levels of efficiency or productivity.

William Salter, Managing Director of Paragon Software Systems commented: “By investing a third of our turnover each year in research and development, we are able to continually enhance the capabilities of our advanced software solutions for our customers. The introduction of the multi-skilled driver functionality further demonstrates our commitment to building flexible and practical route optimisation software that solves the challenges faced by transport and logistics operations every day.”

Further information:

Jonathan Symons
info@jasper-biz.com
+44 (0)20 8654 7618