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For the past decade, ASKO and ORTEC have built a strong and successful partnership founded on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. As being the key logistic and wholesale supplier for Norway’s largest grocery retailers, ASKO recognized the need for a dynamic and highly efficient routing software solution to optimize their store delivery operations. ORTEC, a leader in optimization software with over 40 years of experience in the retail industry, provided the ORTEC Routing Suite for Retail—designed to enhance delivery route optimization, reduce costs, and support sustainable logistics.
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Read moreRetailers today are challenged to streamline store delivery, keep costs in check, and meet ever-rising service expectations. Store networks are complex, delivery windows are tighter, and customers demand reliability at every step. While many turn to a transportation management system (TMS) for basic execution and visibility, the real difference lies in advanced planning—especially dynamic routing and optimization built for the special demands of the retail sector.
This article breaks down five concrete steps to move your retail supply chain management to the next level, focusing on advanced planning solutions (APS). Discover how industry leaders use these capabilities to optimize delivery, minimize costs, and respond faster to change.
Want to deepen your understanding of advanced store delivery logistics? Explore our E-Guide "5 Steps to Transform Store Delivery with Advanced Planning Solutions", and achieve higher service, smarter routing, and stronger store replenishment—without raising costs.
Read moreRetailers have been shifting towards a consumer-driven market, which has brought dynamic growth to e-commerce and an ongoing effort to increase revenues while maintaining or even reducing logistics costs. One of the biggest retailers in Europe and second largest in Romania, Carrefour, decided to use the ORTEC Routing and Dispatch software to optimize the trips for its e-commerce platform, one of the first in the country.
Read moreNavigating through the labyrinth of supply chains, dealing with the intricacies of transportation and ensuring goods reach their intended locations on time are business administration tasks that demand more than just logistical acumen. They call for a robust, data-backed approach shifting gears from reactive operations to proactive strategic planning. And this approach, in essence, is what distribution management is all about.
Read moreLooking ahead to 2030, the retailers that thrive will be those that use advanced planning systems (APS) to deliver faster, cleaner, and more cost-effectively across complex store networks. This article breaks down six key trends shaping store delivery optimization—plus one critical bonus insight—based on insights from ORTEC’s retail logistics expert, George Ninikas.
Read moreRetailers today juggle more stores, tighter delivery windows, and fresher expectations. An advanced planning system (APS) is key to optimizing store delivery operations. By applying real-time algorithms and route optimization, APS helps retailers cut costs, improve service, and manage complex logistics.
Read moreStore delivery has become a central focus for every retail and grocery business. Optimizing how and when products arrive at your stores is no longer just about cost—it’s about consistently meeting customer expectations, supporting your staff, and keeping your brand competitive. Today, advanced last mile delivery software provides you with the tools to handle tighter delivery windows, limited inventory space, and evermore demanding schedules.
Read moreCompanies we talk to about pallet and load optimization are usually looking to maximize utilization of pallets, trucks, to automate the planning process and improve warehouse efficiencies. Certainly, these are primary goals for optimization however, when considering pallet and load space optimization, look at all processes that can be affected. How and where optimization capabilities are implemented in the planning process can positively affect downstream processes. Think about the end-to-end process, including supply, sales, logistics planning, pallet picking (including warehouse layout and any automation that needs to be considered), staging, vehicle loading, safety considerations, ease of unloading, and customer specific restrictions or wishes.
Read moreThird-party logistics (3PL) companies are under more pressure than ever to deliver efficient, cost-effective service to retail and grocery clients. As store delivery expectations rise, logistics providers need smarter, faster, and more accurate ways to plan. That’s why more successful 3PLs are turning to advanced planning systems (APS)—powerful optimization tools that go far beyond basic transport software.
Unlike traditional systems that manage tasks after they’re assigned, APS platforms predict, plan, and optimize before operations begin. This gives 3PLs the ability to make smarter decisions across dispatch, route planning, driver scheduling, and load balancing—especially for store delivery and multi-stop logistics.
Let’s explore how APS technology helps 3PLs drive better service for their retail clients.
Want to deepen your understanding of advanced store delivery logistics? Explore our E-Guide "5 Steps to Transform Store Delivery with Advanced Planning Solutions" for valuable insights and strategies, or check out our latest article “Reaching the Next Level in Retail Supply Chain Management”.
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