Hauk & Helpster
Hauk Hauk
I was looking at the delivery routes for a small logistics firm and noticed there's room to cut costs without sacrificing reliability. Want to help me map out a risk‑aware, efficiency‑maximized routing strategy?
Helpster Helpster
Sure thing. First sketch the current routes, then cluster nearby stops using a distance matrix to see if any can be merged. Run a simple Dijkstra or A* search with a cost function that adds a penalty for high‑risk legs—like bad weather zones or high‑accident roads. Check each route for redundancy: if a vehicle loops back to a depot more than once a day, that’s a waste. Add a buffer for vehicle downtime: plan for a spare truck or a short detour that keeps the schedule on track. Keep the fleet size lean, but always have a secondary route ready for peak traffic or a sudden road closure. That way you shave miles without dropping reliability.