PTV OptiFlow

Manage large volumes & complex transport flows with mixed fleets

Manage 15,000+ orders per run in our SaaS version or 50,000+ through PTV Developer APIs. Easily manage complex transport flows with multiple depots, delivery zones: all in one centralized, cloud-based environment.

Improve operational, tactical, and strategic planning

Support daily execution, mid-term resource planning, and long-term scenario evaluation - all in one tool.

Cut costs, boost resource efficiency, and reduce emissions

Reduce empty mileage, better utilise your fleet and partner resources, and cut transportation costs - without sacrificing service quality. Optimise loads and routes to lower fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, advancing your sustainability goals while cutting costs.

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Why you should consider PTV OptiFlow

Up to 20% savings on transport costs

15-20% reduction on CO2 emissions

15.000+ orders per run

Cloud-based route optimisation for complex distribution

Experience the power of the route optimisation system PTV OptiFlow, a fully cloud-integrated software designed to streamline your logistics without the hassle of additional server infrastructure. Benefit from rapid scalability, effortlessly managing up to 15,000 orders in one go. With consistent weekly updates and the introduction of innovative features, stay ahead in the logistics game, ensuring you're always equipped with the latest in technology and capabilities.

Fully automated route planning

Dive into the future of logistics with our fully automated route planning system. Let the algorithms tackle the complexities, ensuring optimal savings and efficiency. Ideal for cross-site and multi-business operations, route optimisation software PTV OptiFlow is your next-gen solution for seamless logistics.

High performance algorithms. Maximum savings.

Cloud-based automated route optimisation software with the best algorithms that can optimise up to 15,000 orders in a single plan. Whether you want to plan orders all at once or in phases, this technology can add orders to existing routes and re-optimise them according to your needs. Adjust your fixed routes (tactical plan) based on daily fluctuations and distinguish between soft and hard constraints for a more tailored approach. Using an advanced set of parameters, you can steer the algorithm to meet key performance indicator (KPI) targets set by management.

Use cases

Dock Scheduling with PTV OptiFlow

Are your warehouse loading docks a bottleneck in your transport process? Are you struggling with peaks in loading activity? PTV OptiFlow is the solution.

Cost Optimization with PTV OptiFlow

PTV OptiFlow inherently focuses on finding the most economical delivery plans by defining specific costs for various factors.

Integration of Deliveries & Pickups with PTV OptiFlow

Are your logistics operations hampered by the inefficiencies of separate delivery and pickup processes? PTV OptiFlow revolutionizes this process.

Simplify Route Planning Amid Complex Tariff Structures with PTV OptiFlow

PTV OptiFlow offers a sophisticated solution that integrates distinct costs at the order level for any subcontractor in your plan.

Enhanced Prediction of Planned Arrival Times based on Historical Traffic Information in PTV OptiFlow

Tired of your drivers getting stuck in traffic and failing to meet your scheduled delivery times? PTV OptiFlow addresses this challenge.

Enhancing Planning Reliability with PTV OptiFlow

PTV OptiFlow creates robust plans that eliminate the need for post-planning adjustments, ensuring optimal and reliable logistics operations.

Optimizing Outsourcing Decisions with PTV OptiFlow

Do you rely on rules of thumb to decide which volumes to outsource? PTV OptiFlow eliminates guesswork by leveraging the various cost structure details.

Mastering the Art of Choosing Between Cross Docking and Direct Delivery with PTV OptiFlow

Making strategic decisions on whether to cross dock a delivery for consolidation with other shipments or to proceed with direct delivery is crucial for operational efficiency.

Integrated Depot and Route Optimization with PTV OptiFlow

Are you tired of the task of breaking down your planning process by first assigning deliveries to a depot and then optimizing routes for each depot individually?

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Are you ready to unlock your hidden savings potential with our best-in-class route optimisation software?

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Get started in 5 steps!

1. Planning

This stage allows you to either create a new plan, or continue with an existing strategy. This is a chance to look at your orders and vehicles in detail, specifically their individual characteristics.

2. Orders

Upload the orders you want to plan (or reuse an existing order set) and all of their specific needs such as time windows, the drivers’ skills, order size and whether it’s for pickup or delivery. You can also edit all these orders immediately where needed and use flexible tags to customize your orders.

3. Vehicles

Upload a vehicle set or reuse an existing one and include their features such as capacity limit, maximum time spans, costs and the skills or other limitations of the vehicles. A flexible vehicle tag system gives the user all the necessary freedom.

4. Constraints

Here you can indicate which orders can be served by which vehicles based on the order and vehicle tags. This can be used to show whether an order needs a driver with specific skills for example.

5. Optimise & Adjust

Your routes are being optimised on the fly. You can see how they are improving: every second the kilometers and the costs decrease. You can pause the optimisation, fix an aspect of a route, manually reallocate orders and continue the optimisation again and the results can be exported to Excel.

Struggling with the planning of complex home deliveries?

In a world dominated by rapid e-commerce growth and ever-changing customer expectations, B2C deliveries, or home deliveries, are more complex than ever. Balancing speed, efficiency, and cost is a daunting task for many companies.

Tackling Modern Delivery Challenges
This whitepaper delves into these challenges and sheds light on the transformative role that route planning & optimization software, particularly the PTV OptiFlow SaaS solution, can play in navigating this intricate landscape.

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Features

Simulate and Compare Plans

Gain tactical insight into your planning by running multiple scenarios and comparing KPIs.

Incorporate Traffic Data

Optimise routes based on traffic patterns and time-dependent drive times, to increase the reliability of your plan.

Consider Logistics Constraints

Model the constraints of your logistics operation, such as preventing two product types from being transported in the same vehicle, with high flexibility in the planning tool.

Plan with Time Windows and Capacity

Plan with time windows for each customer and customise capacities per vehicle.

Account for Driver Preferences

Keep your drivers happy by taking their needs and preferences, such as break rules and preferred regions, into account in the optimisation while minimising the impact on the total cost.

Integrate with Your Existing Systems

Import orders from your TMS/ERP system and export your routes to the driver's on-board computer.

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Cloud-based route optimisation software for automated planning