AI-POWERED OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Transport Planning and Execution Software for Aggregates and Ready-Mix Logistics.
INFORM is a global pioneer in the field of AI-powered optimization software. We empower companies to master complexity in business processes by utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies consistently aligned with human objectives. We do this with the help and expertise of over 1000 employees for more than 1000 clients around the world in a variety of industries such as: Logistics, Aviation, Warehousing, Workforce Planning, Inventory and Supply Chain or Finished Vehicle Logistics.
INFORM’s Logistics Division have pioneered the use of algorithms in building materials logistics almost 30 years ago. Redlands in France (now part of Holcim) was the first company in the aggregates and ready-mix industry to use our solution. Today, we are fortunate to have some of the big and medium size players like Heidelberg Materials, Holcim, and CRH put their trust in us. By leveraging algorithms, real-time data, and automated decision-making, they have achieved significant cost savings and carbon reductions throughout their supply chains.
AI-Powered Transport Planning
Compared to standard transport planning software, our solution is powered by AI algorithms that analyze a virtually endless number of scheduling decisions in real-time and identify those that are ideal for minimizing costs and maximizing service level and on-time performance – moving more payloads with fewer trucks each day.
The software features business line-specific optimizers (aggregates, ready-mix, cement, asphalt) which are integrated in one central tool. Delivery schedules are updated every 90 to 120 seconds. Applying the software, dispatchers are free to focus on higher-level tasks and enhanced customer service. Our customers typically achieve:
- A reduction in logistics unit costs by up to 20%.
- An increase in loads/truck/day by up to 37%.
- A reduction in truck fleet size by up to 30%.
- A reduction in empty mileage by up to 19%.
Aggregates producers can expect an industry leading cost reduction approach and service level excellence and increased situational awareness and real-time decision making for their dispatchers.
How it works
The software interfaces with existing ERP systems and connects with trucks through telematics and uses the latest GIS and routing technology. It serves as a central planning and execution tool for your dispatchers and customer service team and supports them along all three stages of transport planning:
- Tactical Planning: Our software calculates an optimized delivery schedule and fleet configuration for the next day – incorporating the service levels selected by your dispatchers. They can also compare several scenarios – all at the push of a button.
- Real-time Optimization: Order changes, cancellations, delays, truck or machine breakdowns, etc. – our software automatically updates your schedules every minute.
- Strategic Planning: Fleet sizing or redistribution, truck right-sizing, fleet mix, hauler contracts, etc. – the KPIs of our system speed up your strategic planning processes dramatically. On top, our on-demand strategic planning services and simulation studies have saved our customers millions of dollars.