Planning optimisation

Time Distance Matrix

Optimize transport planning with the advanced Time-Distance Matrix (TD Matrix). This powerful tool provides highly accurate travel time predictions by analyzing historical traffic data, vehicle profiles, road characteristics, time of day, and seasonal patterns. By refining schedules down to the minute, the TD Matrix helps planners anticipate traffic intensity and mitigate potential disruptions, ensuring precise and efficient logistics operations.

Optimise transport planning ahead of execution with the Time-Distance Matrix

✅ Proactively identify risks

Potential delays caused by traffic congestion or roadworks are highlighted in advance.

✅ Improve planning efficiency

Accurate ETAs enhance delivery reliability and optimise resource allocation.

✅ Minimise disruptions

The impact of delays is reduced by simulating alternative routes and strategies in advance.

Best suited for:

Transport planners

Planners can optimise transport operations and create the most accurate schedules by integrating traffic insights and state-of-the-art travel times into their planning systems. Specific routing for locations, including first- and last-mile considerations, can also be incorporated.

Shop or location staff

Shop and location employees benefit from improved punctuality due to realistic planning, leading to an enhanced customer experience.

ICT managers

The TD Matrix is fully automated, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. Location changes are automatically processed and updated.

Key features

Customise the TD Matrix for your transport operations

1. Locations

The TD Matrix is automatically generated for all locations available on the Simacan platform. You only need to keep your locations up-to-date.

2. Location IDs

Integrate the TD Matrix with your planning system using location IDs that are familiar and compatible with your system. In addition to your specific IDs, we also support standard formats like GLN IDs for easier integration.

3. First- and Last Mile

Enhance route accuracy with customized first- and last-mile pathways. If specific approach or departure routes are preferred for a location, they can be integrated into the TD Matrix. This ensures precise travel time and distance calculations, optimizing logistics efficiency and streamlining last-mile delivery.

4. Vehicle profiles

Optimize your fleet’s efficiency with our expert vehicle profile configuration. We work with you to define the ideal vehicle parameters, ensuring the most accurate route calculations and travel time predictions within the TD Matrix. This results in improved logistics performance, reduced operational costs, and enhanced delivery precision.

Integrations

By using the Simacan platform, you can easily enhance your advanced planning system with state-of-the-art travel times provided by the TD Matrix.

Want to know more?

Feel free to contact us at +31 (0)33 887 4000, info@simacan.com or request a free demonstration of the Simacan platform.

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