{"id":22215,"date":"2023-12-20T10:28:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T09:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ptvlogistics.com\/?p=22215"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T09:31:48","slug":"effective-installation-relies-on-the-quality-of-planning-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ptvlogistics.com\/en\/field-force-management\/effective-installation-relies-on-the-quality-of-planning-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective installation relies on the quality of planning data"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do you account for the service time that can vary from job to job? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptvlogistics.com\/de\/produkte\/optiflow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The route planning system, OptiFlow<\/a>, consistently proves its value in the delivery and installation of products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the delivery of a table, the technician just has to screw the legs in place. Assembling a bed or hanging a roller blind requires a bit more effort. And for someone connecting a washing machine, it means linking it to the water inlets and outlets, installing a pull switch, and taking the old machine away.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The time needed for these tasks can vary from one address to another: is the washing machine located in a utility room or in the attic? Is it a terraced house or an apartment on the third floor without an elevator? Sometimes, it&#8217;s only during the job that additional tasks emerge, like replacing a broken washing machine tap. If a job takes longer than anticipated, it directly affects the rest of the schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-1596\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:25px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#333333;font-size:25px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-truck\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-1596 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Variable Service Time:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivery and installation of products present major challenges for planners. First, it&#8217;s essential that the customer is home to open the door and point out the right spot for the wardrobe or washing machine. This requires a realistic <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvlogistics.com\/en\/transport-logistics\/how-much-does-a-route-planning-software-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">route planning<\/a>, ensuring that the customer is accurately informed about the expected delivery time. Gone are the days when customers were willing to wait all day for a technician or fitter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second challenge concerns the service time. As mentioned, one task may take longer than another. To create a realistic route plan, it&#8217;s necessary to specify for each product, and often each order, where the product should be placed, what actions are required, and how much time is needed. This service time should be used as input data when drafting the route plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4308\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:25px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#333333;font-size:25px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-exclamation-triangle warning\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4308 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restrictions and Preconditions:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OptiFlow is unparalleled in creating a realistic route plan, in part<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ptvlogistics.com\/en\/transport-logistics\/optiflow-takes-a-significant-step-forward-with-time-dependent-travel-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> by considering traffic congestion<\/a>. Additionally, OptiFlow can incorporate a plethora of restrictions and conditions when calculating the optimal route plan, including variable service times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modern Algorithms at Leen Bakker:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22226&#8243; img_size=&#8221;500&#215;500&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leenbakker.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leen Bakker<\/a> is a discount retailer in the Dutch and Belgian home furnishing and decoration sector. They are using OptiFlow to efficiently manage its &#8216;Last Smile&#8217; team of delivery personnel. The team consists of a hundred delivery personnel who use forty vehicles to deliver and assemble furniture throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. &#8220;Our planners were often bogged down with administrative tasks. Thanks to OptiFlow, they can now focus more on planning,&#8221; says Operational Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bob-de-nijs-090b0b13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob de Nijs<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OptiFlow distinguishes itself from other systems with how its modern algorithms generate plans. &#8220;We are convinced that with OptiFlow, we achieve more efficiency than with other systems,&#8221; explains De Nijs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More Satisfied Customers at Dynalogic:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynalogic.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynalogic<\/a> also greatly benefits from OptiFlow. This home delivery specialist installs coffee machines and TVs, assembles furniture, connects washing machines, and repairs devices like smartphones. &#8220;Our focus is on &#8216;customer intimacy&#8217; and quick turnaround times. This way, we prevent customers with broken equipment from getting even more frustrated by long waiting periods,&#8221; states Philip Bleijlevens, in charge of strategy and innovation at Dynalogic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OptiFlow not only generates a more efficient but also a more realistic plan than before. As a result, the on-time performance of the delivery team improves. &#8220;This leads to more satisfied customers and a higher success rate on the first delivery attempt. 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