Appian Direct Route
- Software integrates well with other on-board monitoring devices (plan transfer to truck/driver)
- Product does a great job of assisting in off-router stop placement to assure the impact to miles is minimal.
- Direct Route tool is essential in project analysis to determine impact to miles/hours for proposed changes.
Cons
- Transit times are sometimes inaccurate/inconsistent.
- Software can slow down as a route file undergoes many changes.
- Large quantity of input files can sometimes create confusion/inconsistency when route files are shared by multiple users.
- Improved service to customers by being more aware of ETA's and how they relate to each store's receiving hours.
- Reduced transportation costs in dynamic environment where routes are optimized daily using Direct Route.
- Better customer service to field by generating e-mail notifications for following day's ETA's, along with notifications when trips are behind schedule.