Multi Drop Route Planning

See how leading fleet operators streamline multi-drop deliveries with route planning software from Descartes.

Faster and lower cost route planning

Improved fleet route optimisation

Plan routes without boundaries

Easily include collections or pickups

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Descartes’ multi drop route planner helps you optimise deliveries at scale

Simplify daily planning and improve customer experience with multi drop route planning. Optimise routes across multiple depots, vehicles and delivery destinations, while reducing miles driven, cutting costs, and ensuring efficient, on-time deliveries.

Multi drop route planning software makes it easy to;

• Plan a route with multiple drop-offs and pickups
• Manage orders and address verification.
• Track a vehicle’s progress in real time.
• Obtain business reports and conduct analysis.

Reduce Costs and CO2

• Offer delivery slots that take into account profitability, capacity and environmental impact.
• Eliminate paperwork with digital proof of delivery.
• Minimise environmental impact with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Benefits of using Descartes

Integrating order management with the multi drop route planner

Direct integration enables the handling of large volumes of deliveries with speed and precision, instantly verifying address and geo-coordinates to ensure reliable data.

Real-time route execution

Drivers receive fully optimised routes on their mobile devices, while planners stay up to speed with real-time tracking and instant alerts. Drivers can receive stop-by-stop instructions or updates from planners, along with drive, arrival and departure times, while GPS and the mobile device enable automatic ETA updates based on actual location.

Vehicle Tracking

Without the need for telematics devices, using the GPS location data on in-cab mobile devices provides full visibility of vehicle location and insight into route progress or deviations. Real-time tracking instantly flags route exceptions or delays.

Customer delivery notifications

Keep customers informed and satisfied with timely delivery updates sent through their preferred communication channel: SMS, email, voice or app-based messages, including WhatsApp. Notifications are automated and help reduce failed deliveries and unnecessary support calls.

Proof of delivery

Capture proof of delivery via signature on glass or photos, directly through the driver’s mobile app. Instant access for planners, support teams and customers. Reduces POD enquiries and claims while eliminating paper, printers and manual entries post-delivery.

Data analytics

Transform performance metrics into actionable insights with powerful dashboards and reporting tools. Compare plan v. actual, while benchmarking delivery performance to support continuous improvements to make every delivery better than the last one.

Proven Results

194%

Jobs/van/day increased

“The last-mile delivery solution has saved us approximately 25 hours per week in delivery planning.” Jon Robshaw, Transport Manager Professional Paper Supplies

450k

Annual distribution costs savings

35%

Increased delivery productivity

“Investing in Descartes has been the game changer we expected it would be for our business.” Matt Shields, Director

25%

Delivery capacity increased

75%

Reduced daily planning time by

“Working with Descartes, we’ve saved 13% on annual fuel costs, which equates to approximately 354,000 fewer miles driven.” Lee Holmes, Transport and Logistics Director

Multi Drop Route Planner FAQs

• What is the best multi drop route planning software? In the UK, Descartes' multi drop route planner stands out as a leading solution.

• How do you plan a delivery route with multiple drops? Planning a delivery route with multiple stops is easy with Descartes' Multi Drop Route Planner.

• What is multi drop route planning and optimisation software? Multi stop route planning software is a tool that automatically calculates the most efficient routes for deliveries or collections with multiple stops.

• Can Multi drop route planning software handle multiple depots and regions? Yes, Descartes’ multi drop delivery route planning software is designed to handle the most complex delivery scenarios involving multiple depots and regions.

• How does the software handle multiple drop deliveries with different priorities or time constraints? Descartes’ software creates routes using a mix of static and dynamic delivery windows.

• How does route planning software improve fleet efficiency? Optimising multi drop delivery routes will assign deliveries to the most suitable vehicle for an even workload across the fleet and maximise productivity to reduce operational costs.

• Can the software handle returns and collections? Yes, it can incorporate customer returns and collections into the route during the optimisation process.

• Can route planning software choose the best depot automatically? Yes, it can automatically determine the best depot for each delivery.

• What are the benefits of using software to plan multi drop routes? Route planning software will reduce costs, reduce planning time, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Why is manual route planning inefficient for multi drop deliveries? Manual route planning is inefficient because it is difficult to deal with the complexity of the variables involved in multiple deliveries.