Increase Fuel Delivered
Business Requirement:
Maximize the gallons delivered at each stop by decreasing the fill percent that triggers scheduling of a delivery. Every 10% reduction in targeted fill level reduces the cost to service the customer by 50%.
Solution:
The improved forecasting accuracy and scheduling flexibility provided by
Delivery Management
offers the propane marketers the opportunity to continually increase the average drop size for deliveries.
combines detailed usage and
temperature data for each tank with live weather data and professional weather forecast to continually update the
estimated dates that the tank level will reach the fill trigger level. Tank usage is forecast 90 days into the
future and delivery schedules are continually updated in the
live 90 day order queue. Delivery schedules, routes and product demand can be reviewed way in advance to assure
deliveries can be made on time and at the lowest tank level. The advanced planning capabilities of
Delivery Management
puts the propane marketer in control of maximizing delivery size and reducing cost while improving customer service.
Impact:
- Increased average fuel drop
- Reduced deliveries
- Smoother operations
- Increased capacity to grow or reduce cost
