Fleet Logistics Optimiser

Faster, Smarter LogisticsFLO offers logistic service providers in the secondary

distribution sector efficient transport management,

planning, scheduling and execution tools.

What is FLO?OPSI Systems’ Fleet Logistic Optimiser (FLO) is a

powerful fleet scheduling optimisation system for

secondary distribution that incorporates route

auditing through GPS integration.

FLO software is a multi-console, affordable solution

that can be deployed in a variety of logistic operations.

It has been developed from the ground-up as a multi-

point routing solution for all tiers of users within the

secondary distribution environment and benefits

significantly from several unique features and

capabilities. FLO is used by many world leading

organisations to optimise their distribution.

Why FLO?

Fleet and route optimisation, resource management,

time allocation, load distribution regardless of the size

and spread of your operations, good planning and

routing can provide the necessary cost and time

savings to distinguish your company in the

competitive secondary distribution market.

FLO simplifies the planning processFLO overlays business rules, delivery priorities and

other constraints automatically over any planned

route, removing the need to juggle last minute details.

Optimised routes, schedule/vehicle summaries and an

drag-and-drop interface lets the planner cut down on

unnecessary distractions and focus on generating the

best schedules and load distribution possible.

FLO uses the right scheduling

algorithmsFLO's advanced routing and scheduling

algorithms have been refined through many

years of experience and interaction with

supply chain professionals and the supply

chain sector, catering for many secondary

distribution scenarios.

FLO executes and controls with easeThe execution management seamlessly melds planned

schedules with timely updates from GPS tracking

solutions, allowing you to view your vehicles’

locations and unauthorised vehicle use while flagging

late deliveries and other events for the operator's

attention.

FLO generates ‘one-click’

documentation All of the deliveries can be confirmed,

checked and audited through our

monitoring module, and all essential

documentation such as cost reports

and trip sheets - whether industry-

standard or custom-designed - can be

generated from within FLO.

FLO is fully supportedAll FLO implementations are handled by an

experienced team, who will ensure all necessary

training and documentat ion is provided.

Furthermore, our Technical Support Centre offers

standard support and a range of support licenses to

suit your specific requirements.

FLO’s scheduling and planning screen,

the heart of the application. Create,

edit, compare and optimise your

schedule in a single screen.

DebriefingTripsheets

ERPSales

Order Generation

Reports Fleet

Introducing FLO

Faster, Smarter LogisticsFLO offers logistic service providers in the secondary

distribution sector efficient transport management,

planning, scheduling and execution tools.

What is FLO?OPSI Systems’ Fleet Logistic Optimiser (FLO) is a

powerful fleet scheduling optimisation system for

secondary distribution that incorporates route

auditing through GPS integration.

FLO software is a multi-console, affordable solution

that can be deployed in a variety of logistic operations.

It has been developed from the ground-up as a multi-

point routing solution for all tiers of users within the

secondary distribution environment and benefits

significantly from several unique features and

capabilities. FLO is used by many world leading

organisations to optimise their distribution.

Why FLO?

Fleet and route optimisation, resource management,

time allocation, load distribution regardless of the size

and spread of your operations, good planning and

routing can provide the necessary cost and time

savings to distinguish your company in the

competitive secondary distribution market.

FLO simplifies the planning processFLO overlays business rules, delivery priorities and

other constraints automatically over any planned

route, removing the need to juggle last minute details.

Optimised routes, schedule/vehicle summaries and an

drag-and-drop interface lets the planner cut down on

unnecessary distractions and focus on generating the

best schedules and load distribution possible.

FLO uses the right scheduling

algorithmsFLO's advanced routing and scheduling

algorithms have been refined through many

years of experience and interaction with

supply chain professionals and the supply

chain sector, catering for many secondary

distribution scenarios.

FLO executes and controls with easeThe execution management seamlessly melds planned

schedules with timely updates from GPS tracking

solutions, allowing you to view your vehicles’

locations and unauthorised vehicle use while flagging

late deliveries and other events for the operator's

attention.

FLO generates ‘one-click’

documentation All of the deliveries can be confirmed,

checked and audited through our

monitoring module, and all essential

documentation such as cost reports

and trip sheets - whether industry-

standard or custom-designed - can be

generated from within FLO.

FLO is fully supportedAll FLO implementations are handled by an

experienced team, who will ensure all necessary

training and documentat ion is provided.

Furthermore, our Technical Support Centre offers

standard support and a range of support licenses to

suit your specific requirements.

FLO’s scheduling and planning screen,

the heart of the application. Create,

edit, compare and optimise your

schedule in a single screen.

DebriefingTripsheets

ERPSales

Order Generation

Reports Fleet

Introducing FLO

Key to Distribution SuccessWhether you are generating fixed route schedules for

extended periods, or scheduling dynamically on a

day-to-day basis, there are many factors to consider.

Distributing your loads effectively, driving shorter

distances, analysing routes and adhering to the

requirements of your clients can be challenging if you

don't have the right support.

FLO's planning and resource management helps to

keep track of your assets and business rules, generates

efficient, cost-effective schedules to your exacting

requirements and gives you complete control to adjust

and tweak schedules precisely with minimal impact

on the whole schedule.

FLO manages your resourcesFLO minimises double-bookings, product contamina-

tion and potential vehicle-site incompatibilities and

fines through a system of vehicle, product and site

exclusions that are applied to every schedule

generated, while area boundaries prevents your

drivers straying into no-go areas.

FLO keeps track of which drivers are making which

deliveries with which vehicles across multiple

schedules, so you’ll never miss a delivery. It keeps

track of shifts, sleep-outs, job priorities and delivery

windows so that you don't have to.

FLO generates documentationFLO can generate all the necessary documentation

associated with a delivery and schedule whether it is

trip sheets, picking slips, load requests or schedule

summaries. FLO also allows for the inclusion of

documentation unique to their operation.

FLO is your planning

assistantFLO considers the deliveries

that need to be made and

creates a schedule that reduces

distances, costs and vehicle

usage. You can create the

schedule manually through an

intui t ive drag-and-drop

interface, or let FLO generate

an optimised schedule that

follows delivery windows,

exclusions and available

resources.

FLO can save your preferred

schedule, allowing 'what-if'

comparisons and further

optimisations. You can also lock preferred parts of a

schedule; FLO will then suggest an optimised solution

that takes those deliveries and routes into account.

Companies using master routes and nominated

delivery days can easily create and maintain their

schedules many days in advance, and can rapidly

accommodate new clients and ad-hoc deliveries into

fixed or dynamic schedules with minimal disruption.

The Jobs tab helps you keep track of the

deliveries scheduled, completed,

missed and st i l l wait ing to be

scheduled, with a number of statistics.

Customer

Customer

PrimaryWarehouse

Procurement

Customer

~ Desmond Jacobs , SAB National Distribution Development Manager

FLO was selected because it provides SAB's distribution with flexibility, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Improved PlanningBalance your distribution loads, reduce delivery costs

and improve travel distances through FLO's streamlined

planning tools easily and automatically.

Planning with FLO

Key to Distribution SuccessWhether you are generating fixed route schedules for

extended periods, or scheduling dynamically on a

day-to-day basis, there are many factors to consider.

Distributing your loads effectively, driving shorter

distances, analysing routes and adhering to the

requirements of your clients can be challenging if you

don't have the right support.

FLO's planning and resource management helps to

keep track of your assets and business rules, generates

efficient, cost-effective schedules to your exacting

requirements and gives you complete control to adjust

and tweak schedules precisely with minimal impact

on the whole schedule.

FLO manages your resourcesFLO minimises double-bookings, product contamina-

tion and potential vehicle-site incompatibilities and

fines through a system of vehicle, product and site

exclusions that are applied to every schedule

generated, while area boundaries prevents your

drivers straying into no-go areas.

FLO keeps track of which drivers are making which

deliveries with which vehicles across multiple

schedules, so you’ll never miss a delivery. It keeps

track of shifts, sleep-outs, job priorities and delivery

windows so that you don't have to.

FLO generates documentationFLO can generate all the necessary documentation

associated with a delivery and schedule whether it is

trip sheets, picking slips, load requests or schedule

summaries. FLO also allows for the inclusion of

documentation unique to their operation.

FLO is your planning

assistantFLO considers the deliveries

that need to be made and

creates a schedule that reduces

distances, costs and vehicle

usage. You can create the

schedule manually through an

intui t ive drag-and-drop

interface, or let FLO generate

an optimised schedule that

follows delivery windows,

exclusions and available

resources.

FLO can save your preferred

schedule, allowing 'what-if'

comparisons and further

optimisations. You can also lock preferred parts of a

schedule; FLO will then suggest an optimised solution

that takes those deliveries and routes into account.

Companies using master routes and nominated

delivery days can easily create and maintain their

schedules many days in advance, and can rapidly

accommodate new clients and ad-hoc deliveries into

fixed or dynamic schedules with minimal disruption.

The Jobs tab helps you keep track of the

deliveries scheduled, completed,

missed and st i l l wait ing to be

scheduled, with a number of statistics.

Customer

Customer

PrimaryWarehouse

Procurement

Customer

~ Desmond Jacobs , SAB National Distribution Development Manager

FLO was selected because it provides SAB's distribution with flexibility, reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Improved PlanningBalance your distribution loads, reduce delivery costs

and improve travel distances through FLO's streamlined

planning tools easily and automatically.

Planning with FLO

Tracking with FLOAn optimised schedule is only as efficient as the people

implementing the schedule. Route adherence, driver

management, tracking and debriefing are key to

ensuring the schedules provide you the cost savings

they've suggested.

FLO's execution management integrates with GPS

tracking solutions, providing visual feedback in the

form of an integrated vector map and tools that help

controllers maintain delivery information, easily

communicate with your clients and track adherence to

your schedules.

FLO visualises your operationsFLO's Route Viewer displays your routes in an easy-to-

follow manner. It keeps track of current deliveries and

overlays actual GPS data over planned routes to help

quickly identify route deviations. It provides street

search and a common interface for viewing customer

locations, stop order, planned versus actual routes,

scheduled and unscheduled resources and more.

FLO is your watchmanFLO calculates ETAs and flags late deliveries,

allowing controllers to manage client

expectations with ease. It also flags unauthorised

stops, vehicle usage and route deviations for the

controller.

FLO records everythingFLO stores all debriefing and delivery

information, allowing the user to go back days,

weeks and months. Handy UI markers allow

you to quickly see which days have tracking and

schedule information, the amounts that were

loaded and subsequently delivered and many

other elements.

FLO debriefs post deliveryFLO provides debriefing tools down to a line-

item level, allowing you to capture multiple

details about driver and delivery activity.

Reasons for unauthorised stops and vehicle

usage can be captured, alongside proof of

d e l i v e r y c o n f i r m a t i o n , k i l o m e t r e

diversions/arrival and departure times.

FLO’s Route Viewer displays a vehicle’s

scheduled route, times, costs and

distances. Tracked data can be overlaid

to quickly identify route deviations and

delivery problems.

The Debriefing screen helps controllers

capture all of the necessary information

at a line, stop and route level while

automating repetitive tasks.

Compare Actual vs PlannedFLO's execution management and debriefing functions

keep controllers' fingers on the pulse of your drivers,

deliveries and customers' expectations.

Tracking with FLO

Tracking with FLOAn optimised schedule is only as efficient as the people

implementing the schedule. Route adherence, driver

management, tracking and debriefing are key to

ensuring the schedules provide you the cost savings

they've suggested.

FLO's execution management integrates with GPS

tracking solutions, providing visual feedback in the

form of an integrated vector map and tools that help

controllers maintain delivery information, easily

communicate with your clients and track adherence to

your schedules.

FLO visualises your operationsFLO's Route Viewer displays your routes in an easy-to-

follow manner. It keeps track of current deliveries and

overlays actual GPS data over planned routes to help

quickly identify route deviations. It provides street

search and a common interface for viewing customer

locations, stop order, planned versus actual routes,

scheduled and unscheduled resources and more.

FLO is your watchmanFLO calculates ETAs and flags late deliveries,

allowing controllers to manage client

expectations with ease. It also flags unauthorised

stops, vehicle usage and route deviations for the

controller.

FLO records everythingFLO stores all debriefing and delivery

information, allowing the user to go back days,

weeks and months. Handy UI markers allow

you to quickly see which days have tracking and

schedule information, the amounts that were

loaded and subsequently delivered and many

other elements.

FLO debriefs post deliveryFLO provides debriefing tools down to a line-

item level, allowing you to capture multiple

details about driver and delivery activity.

Reasons for unauthorised stops and vehicle

usage can be captured, alongside proof of

d e l i v e r y c o n f i r m a t i o n , k i l o m e t r e

diversions/arrival and departure times.

FLO’s Route Viewer displays a vehicle’s

scheduled route, times, costs and

distances. Tracked data can be overlaid

to quickly identify route deviations and

delivery problems.

The Debriefing screen helps controllers

capture all of the necessary information

at a line, stop and route level while

automating repetitive tasks.

Compare Actual vs PlannedFLO's execution management and debriefing functions

keep controllers' fingers on the pulse of your drivers,

deliveries and customers' expectations.

Tracking with FLO

Improve future profitabilityCritical review of previous schedules and historical

data is vital in improving your logistic operations,

identifying trends and ensuring that Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) are met. The active nature of the

secondary distribution environment and flexibility to

adjust to meet short-term demands can make accurate

and timely reporting a challenge.

FLO's reporting tools offer both standard and

customisable reports that draw on the rich historical

data that FLO saves over time, letting users

retroactively assess their schedules, driver activity and

performance. FLO offers a choice between Firebird

and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

CompatibilityFLO allows for both standard and custom reports for

SQL Databases via SQL Server’s Reporting Services

(SSRS) and through executable reports for Firebird

databases, allowing for detailed reports regardless of

your technology infrastructure.

Evaluate efficiencies FLO can highlight the time and efficiency of specific

activities within the secondary distribution

environment that impact your ability to deliver more.

Whether it's offload times at customers, how often

customers are being visited in proportion to the

amount of goods delivered and highlighting

incomplete deliveries, FLO can help logistics service

providers' rate and improve capabilities.

Measure your customer serviceFLO can report on various customer related factors.

You can confirm the frequency and number of visits to

a customer, confirm complaints about lateness and

poor delivery service and employ KPI-specific reports

that measure scheduler, controller and driver

performance.

Count your CostsYou can generate a series of cost reports on your

secondary distribution. If you want to isolate the

delivery costs for a specific customer, report on the

total delivery costs across a certain period of time or

obtain costs per regions, FLO can generate the

applicable reports.

Track unauthorised activityFLO will help you identify continued

unauthorised usage of vehicles, out-of-

schedule stops at clients and unknown

locations and driver activity outside the

drivers' standard operating hours.

Users can identify employees who

consistently perform within and

beyond expected performance levels.

Automate trip sheet generationFLO is able to generate trip sheets for your drivers,

detailing their deliveries, customers’ locations,

expected time of arrivals and even basic directions.

Using its built-in internal pool

Custom ReportsSpecialised reports can be created for unique requests

and situations:

$ Picking Slips

$ Loading Instructions

$ Dangerous Goods Declarations

$ Call Schedules

FLO creates and presents various

reports, instructions and trip sheets,

reducing errors and reducing time

spent on manual documentation.

Detailed Activity & Cost InsightFLO's extensive reporting capabilities penetrate the

heart of your operations to reveal delivery trends,

statistics and data.

Reporting in FLO

Improve future profitabilityCritical review of previous schedules and historical

data is vital in improving your logistic operations,

identifying trends and ensuring that Key Performance

Indicators (KPIs) are met. The active nature of the

secondary distribution environment and flexibility to

adjust to meet short-term demands can make accurate

and timely reporting a challenge.

FLO's reporting tools offer both standard and

customisable reports that draw on the rich historical

data that FLO saves over time, letting users

retroactively assess their schedules, driver activity and

performance. FLO offers a choice between Firebird

and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

CompatibilityFLO allows for both standard and custom reports for

SQL Databases via SQL Server’s Reporting Services

(SSRS) and through executable reports for Firebird

databases, allowing for detailed reports regardless of

your technology infrastructure.

Evaluate efficiencies FLO can highlight the time and efficiency of specific

activities within the secondary distribution

environment that impact your ability to deliver more.

Whether it's offload times at customers, how often

customers are being visited in proportion to the

amount of goods delivered and highlighting

incomplete deliveries, FLO can help logistics service

providers' rate and improve capabilities.

Measure your customer serviceFLO can report on various customer related factors.

You can confirm the frequency and number of visits to

a customer, confirm complaints about lateness and

poor delivery service and employ KPI-specific reports

that measure scheduler, controller and driver

performance.

Count your CostsYou can generate a series of cost reports on your

secondary distribution. If you want to isolate the

delivery costs for a specific customer, report on the

total delivery costs across a certain period of time or

obtain costs per regions, FLO can generate the

applicable reports.

Track unauthorised activityFLO will help you identify continued

unauthorised usage of vehicles, out-of-

schedule stops at clients and unknown

locations and driver activity outside the

drivers' standard operating hours.

Users can identify employees who

consistently perform within and

beyond expected performance levels.

Automate trip sheet generationFLO is able to generate trip sheets for your drivers,

detailing their deliveries, customers’ locations,

expected time of arrivals and even basic directions.

Using its built-in internal pool

Custom ReportsSpecialised reports can be created for unique requests

and situations:

$ Picking Slips

$ Loading Instructions

$ Dangerous Goods Declarations

$ Call Schedules

FLO creates and presents various

reports, instructions and trip sheets,

reducing errors and reducing time

spent on manual documentation.

Detailed Activity & Cost InsightFLO's extensive reporting capabilities penetrate the

heart of your operations to reveal delivery trends,

statistics and data.

Reporting in FLO

Extend FLO’s CapabilitiesOPSI Systems offers additional software and services

which further augment and enhance FLO’s standard

capabilities.

OPSISetupOPSISetup is a Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 plugin

designed to draw and push data to and from FLO.

Data management is critical in a logistics environment:

OPSISetup allows operators to update, manage, and

control PLATO’s data in an interface that is familiar to

anyone who has worked with Microsoft Office.

OPSISetup lets operators quickly test a variety of

scheduling scenarios through FLO. If you want to test a

new fleet, see the results of employing more drivers or

check the impact of consolidating your multiple

depots, OPSI Setup provides you the tools you need.

Consulting ServicesOPSI Systems has extensive experience in the

enterprise resource planning environment, and offers

its expertise for companies who wish to maximise the

return on investment on FLO in:

$ Network Optimisation

$ Fleet Configuration

$ Contract Costing

$ Nominated Delivery Day Assignment

$ Master Routes

$ Distribution Strategy Evaluation

$ GIS Visualisation

$ Sales Routing

Custom DevelopmentOPSI Systems has a robust development

team which both maintains our commercial

offerings and offers design and integration

expertise for developing custom software

and middleware.

Custom development allows OPSI Systems

to modify our established offerings and to

focus on providing a tailored application

which adheres to your organisations’

specific requirements.

Auditing & KPI AssessmentOPSI Systems consultants and support team provide

auditing and assessment services that measure the

effectiveness of your organisation’s route adherence,

load to vehicle ratios, scheduling efficiencies and your

hardware and software configuration.

Whether you require a custom audit or require

assessment in a way that aligns with your internal

review process, OPSI Systems can assist.

TrainingOPSI Systems provides on- and -off training for all of

their products. Entry-level, intermediate and

advanced courses and programmes are available to

cater for any level of user. Training material can be

generated and provided when there is a requirement

that training material be more closely aligned with

clients internal improvement programmes.

Robust Support InfrastructureOPSI Systems has a technical Support Centre,

operating in Johannesburg, South Africa, which deals

with any troubleshooting and support queries, with a

variety of support licences to suit your needs.

We can provide virtual support by remotely accessing

the client’s consoles via the Internet - allowing us to

directly control the user’s machines and address

problems and issues directly.

Dependings on the clients requirements, OPSI

Systems can arrange for on-site personnel who

provide hands-on technical support.

Integrating OPSI Setup with Excel ensures a

simple interface that is immediately familiar to

users while providing clear visual cure for vital

information.

Reporting in FLOLogistic IntelligenceEmploy Intelligent LogisticsLeverage the benefits of FLO beyond the office, manage

your data more effectively and get critical objective

insight into your logistic operations.

Extend FLO’s CapabilitiesOPSI Systems offers additional software and services

which further augment and enhance FLO’s standard

capabilities.

OPSISetupOPSISetup is a Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 plugin

designed to draw and push data to and from FLO.

Data management is critical in a logistics environment:

OPSISetup allows operators to update, manage, and

control PLATO’s data in an interface that is familiar to

anyone who has worked with Microsoft Office.

OPSISetup lets operators quickly test a variety of

scheduling scenarios through FLO. If you want to test a

new fleet, see the results of employing more drivers or

check the impact of consolidating your multiple

depots, OPSI Setup provides you the tools you need.

Consulting ServicesOPSI Systems has extensive experience in the

enterprise resource planning environment, and offers

its expertise for companies who wish to maximise the

return on investment on FLO in:

$ Network Optimisation

$ Fleet Configuration

$ Contract Costing

$ Nominated Delivery Day Assignment

$ Master Routes

$ Distribution Strategy Evaluation

$ GIS Visualisation

$ Sales Routing

Custom DevelopmentOPSI Systems has a robust development

team which both maintains our commercial

offerings and offers design and integration

expertise for developing custom software

and middleware.

Custom development allows OPSI Systems

to modify our established offerings and to

focus on providing a tailored application

which adheres to your organisations’

specific requirements.

Auditing & KPI AssessmentOPSI Systems consultants and support team provide

auditing and assessment services that measure the

effectiveness of your organisation’s route adherence,

load to vehicle ratios, scheduling efficiencies and your

hardware and software configuration.

Whether you require a custom audit or require

assessment in a way that aligns with your internal

review process, OPSI Systems can assist.

TrainingOPSI Systems provides on- and -off training for all of

their products. Entry-level, intermediate and

advanced courses and programmes are available to

cater for any level of user. Training material can be

generated and provided when there is a requirement

that training material be more closely aligned with

clients internal improvement programmes.

Robust Support InfrastructureOPSI Systems has a technical Support Centre,

operating in Johannesburg, South Africa, which deals

with any troubleshooting and support queries, with a

variety of support licences to suit your needs.

We can provide virtual support by remotely accessing

the client’s consoles via the Internet - allowing us to

directly control the user’s machines and address

problems and issues directly.

Dependings on the clients requirements, OPSI

Systems can arrange for on-site personnel who

provide hands-on technical support.

Integrating OPSI Setup with Excel ensures a

simple interface that is immediately familiar to

users while providing clear visual cure for vital

information.

Reporting in FLOLogistic IntelligenceEmploy Intelligent LogisticsLeverage the benefits of FLO beyond the office, manage

your data more effectively and get critical objective

insight into your logistic operations.

OPSI Systems HO - JHB3rd Floor Craddock Square169 Oxford RoadRosebank2196GautengSouth AfricaWebsite: www.opsi.co.zaEmail: info@opsi.co.zaTel: +27-11-880 7951

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