Magenta Technology, the leading provider of multi-agent technology for supply chain and logistics markets, has announced a new release of its Truck Scheduling Engine which enables real-time planning.
October 20, 2006 (Press Release) --
London, October 2006 - Magenta Technology, the leading provider of multi-agent technology for supply chain and logistics markets, has announced a new release of its Truck Scheduling Engine for real-time incremental planning in complex networks. Unlike traditional scheduling solutions Magenta’s engine increases effectiveness of planning operations by dynamically responding to unforeseen events in real time.
Magenta’s Transportation Scheduling Engine augments traditional optimisation and scheduling software to improve schedule quality and reduce costs. Its new version enables scheduling decision makers to respond quickly and effectively to high volumes of complex information, and is now capable of supporting operations for Less Than Full Load-networks with 5000 orders per day and a fleet of 500 or more trucks.
This release has functionality to support: order consolidation and handling at cross-docks, trailer swaps, driver shift management with regard to Working Time Directive, planning into existing capacity (“fixed” routes), as well as solving complex trade offs such as choosing between own fleet and subcontractors. This functionality and the ability to schedule in real-time, makes Magenta’s scheduling solution a powerful aid to truck fleet planners in their pursuit of higher fleet utilisation and lower costs. When orders are late, unforeseen orders arrive, trucks break down, drivers fail to appear or roads are congested, Magenta’s engine is able to present a logistics company with practical alternatives that handle the real-life situation as and when these adverse events occur.
Magenta’s scheduling solution is based on multi-agent technology giving the software human-like capabilities to solve complex resource conflicts – making sensible trade off decisions, to find an optimal solution given sub-optimal conditions. The engine also has the ability to integrate with tracking devices and real-time traffic information to provide real-time, event-driven contingency planning during execution of orders.
About Magenta Technology
Launched in 1999, Magenta Technology is recognised as a world-leader in the development and commercial application of multi-agent technology. Magenta’s applications enable businesses to gain competitive edge by enhancing traditional technology and enabling companies to react quickly and intelligently to real-world events as they happen. Ground breaking systems have been developed in the areas of supply chain logistics, scheduling, resource allocation and manufacturing.
Magenta’s clients are innovative companies that wish to gain competitive edge within their markets and are willing to invest in technology to secure a successful future.
www.magenta-technology.com
Contact details
Nadia Yakounina
Magenta Technology
+44 (0) 207 149 3753
contact@magenta-technology.com
Magenta’s Transportation Scheduling Engine augments traditional optimisation and scheduling software to improve schedule quality and reduce costs. Its new version enables scheduling decision makers to respond quickly and effectively to high volumes of complex information, and is now capable of supporting operations for Less Than Full Load-networks with 5000 orders per day and a fleet of 500 or more trucks.
This release has functionality to support: order consolidation and handling at cross-docks, trailer swaps, driver shift management with regard to Working Time Directive, planning into existing capacity (“fixed” routes), as well as solving complex trade offs such as choosing between own fleet and subcontractors. This functionality and the ability to schedule in real-time, makes Magenta’s scheduling solution a powerful aid to truck fleet planners in their pursuit of higher fleet utilisation and lower costs. When orders are late, unforeseen orders arrive, trucks break down, drivers fail to appear or roads are congested, Magenta’s engine is able to present a logistics company with practical alternatives that handle the real-life situation as and when these adverse events occur.
Magenta’s scheduling solution is based on multi-agent technology giving the software human-like capabilities to solve complex resource conflicts – making sensible trade off decisions, to find an optimal solution given sub-optimal conditions. The engine also has the ability to integrate with tracking devices and real-time traffic information to provide real-time, event-driven contingency planning during execution of orders.
About Magenta Technology
Launched in 1999, Magenta Technology is recognised as a world-leader in the development and commercial application of multi-agent technology. Magenta’s applications enable businesses to gain competitive edge by enhancing traditional technology and enabling companies to react quickly and intelligently to real-world events as they happen. Ground breaking systems have been developed in the areas of supply chain logistics, scheduling, resource allocation and manufacturing.
Magenta’s clients are innovative companies that wish to gain competitive edge within their markets and are willing to invest in technology to secure a successful future.
www.magenta-technology.com
Contact details
Nadia Yakounina
Magenta Technology
+44 (0) 207 149 3753
contact@magenta-technology.com
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