pLG Route Optimization

Navigation Beyond Standard Defaults

The IT system of pLG Route Optimization evaluates each vehicle’s individual cost structure (e.g., leasing costs or fuel consumption) along with additional parameters (such as tolls and tunnel fees across Europe). It replaces standard navigation defaults with cost-efficient routes.

In addition, the system compares actual driven routes with planned routes and analyzes deviations, enabling the causes of discrepancies to be identified and corrected for future trips. In this way, freight carriers can save up to eight percent on empty runs, load detours, and total mileage – reducing both CO₂ emissions and transport costs.

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Product Highlights:

Individually cost-optimized route for each vehicle
Takes into account a wide range of vehicle and route data
Variable speed profiles per route section
Prioritization based on distance, time, or cost savings
Automatic route transfer to any navigation system
Integration of subcontractor vehicles

Features:

Optimizes the route for each vehicle according to route profile
Considers all cost-relevant parameters
Compares and analyzes planned vs. actual routes
Provides reports on a wide range of KPIs, such as CO₂ consumption

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The cost-optimized route for each vehicle

While standard navigation systems prefer to route via motorways, Route Optimization takes individual factors for each vehicle into account. E.g., daily rates or consumption and wear, personnel and break costs, Europe-wide toll and tunnel costs and many other parameters can be included in the route calculation. The system also takes vehicle restrictions such as width, height or weight into account. Route Optimization can be activated or deactivated for each tour as required.

The algorithm merges all data, even from different systems, into one application, including live traffic or telematics data. Even dispatcher knowledge acquired over many years can be easily stored. The result: a highly efficient optimization of routes that reduces the number of empty, load and detour kilometers, saves CO2 and, in particular, drastically cuts costs.

Target/actual analysis for continuous optimization

After the transportation, the integrated route analysis compares the planned routes with the actual data in order to identify reasons for detours and continuously optimize routes. In this way, the system learns and continuously optimizes future journeys. This makes the system a flexible tool for efficient route planning incl. cost control.

Intuitive operation and visualization for a quick overview

The system is simple and intuitive to operate: The route calculated for each vehicle is automatically transferred to the respective navigation system. The dispatcher can see at a glance whether the optimized route is being used. In addition to the visualization of the optimized target routes, a wide range of filter options can also be used to display live actual routes or comparisons with standard navigation specifications, for example. pLG Route Optimization can be used in combination with any transportation management system (TMS) and any telematics system.

Individually cost-optimized route per vehicle

Depending on consumption and wear costs, equipment and many other factors, different vehicles incur very different transportation costs depending on the route. Route Optimization takes all factors into account – even vehicles from subcontractors can be easily integrated into the workflow.

Takes all relevant vehicle and route data into account

All cost factors, such as toll stations or tunnel costs (including time dependencies) are stored in the system. The entry of current road closures or the release of ferry connections also further optimizes the routing.

Variable speed profiles per route section

In addition, pLG Route Optimization can also access manually stored speed profiles or data from past trips from the telematics system for each route section and for each time of day. This becomes relevant, for example, if significantly lower speeds than the prescribed speed limits are to be expected on a section of road at certain times.

Prioritization of path, time or cost savings

Based on the diverse and individually adjustable parameters, the system calculates the best route depending on the customer’s priorities – either prioritized according to distance, time or cost savings. Due to the low average highway speed of a truck of 67 km/h, federal roads, for example, are real alternatives for route finding in many cases.

Automatic route transfer to any navigation system

pLG Route Optimization can be used in combination with any Transport Management System (TMS) and any telematics system. It automatically transmits the individually calculated route for each vehicle to the respective navigation system.

Easy integration of subcontractor vehicles

If customers work with subcontractors, cost-optimized routes can also be easily created for them. A web portal, which can also be made available to subcontractors on a rights-controlled basis, also enables them to monitor, control and analyze optimized routes. In a very pragmatic way, the system also offers the option of setting up credit note procedures for subcontractors.

Continue to the product “pLG Notification”, which perfectly complements your route optimization with automated real-time alerts.

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about pLG Route Optimization

Route optimization is an intelligent software solution that automatically calculates the most efficient route for transport orders. The goal is to reduce time, costs, and emissions – while ensuring reliable delivery.

The solution considers traffic data, delivery time windows, vehicle sizes, stop sequences, idle times, geographical conditions, and legal requirements in the planning process.

By optimally combining routes and tours, empty runs are avoided, distances reduced, and vehicle utilization improved. This saves fuel, personnel resources, and reduces CO₂ emissions.

Yes. The software allows you to manually adjust route suggestions, enabling flexible consideration of individual customer requirements or spontaneous changes.

Yes, the route optimization can be seamlessly integrated into existing ERP, TMS, or telematics systems – with direct real-time data exchange.

Logistics service providers, retail companies with branch deliveries, and manufacturers with their own fleets benefit the most – especially when handling high delivery volumes or complex route networks.

ProLogistik supports companies from the requirements analysis and system implementation to training and ongoing support – ensuring smooth integration into existing logistics processes.

ProLogistik assists companies from the initial analysis through to training and support. By reducing empty runs, optimizing routes, and decreasing driven kilometers, the solution cuts both costs and CO₂ emissions – making an active contribution to sustainable logistics.

Yes, the system can be linked to real-time traffic data to dynamically adjust routes and proactively avoid congestion or delays.

Route optimization ensures clearly structured, realistic route plans, less stress from unnecessary detours, and more efficient daily scheduling – increasing driver satisfaction in day-to-day operations.