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ISL partner GeoCo employs RouteSmart for waste collection consultancy projects in The Netherlands
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
GeoCo, a Netherlands-based consultancy, faced the challenge of optimizing waste and recycling collection routes for municipalities. The company needed a robust solution to enhance route planning, reduce fleet size, mileage, and planning time, and provide more balanced routes and accurate ETAs. GeoCo sought to improve operational efficiency and environmental impact through better route management.
About The Customer
GeoCo is a Netherlands-based consultancy specializing in logistics and route planning services. Owned by Joris Westendorp, the company has been providing consultancy services for many years. GeoCo partners with Integrated Skills Limited (ISL) to utilize RouteSmart for ArcGIS in their projects. The company focuses on optimizing waste and recycling collection routes for municipalities, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
The Solution
GeoCo employed RouteSmart for ArcGIS, a route optimization software provided by ISL, to address their challenges. The software leverages GIS technology from ESRI to provide optimized gritting and waste/recycling collection routes. RouteSmart for ArcGIS helps GeoCo maximize efficiency through enhanced route planning, resulting in reductions in fleet size, mileage, planning time, and human resource. The software also provides more balanced routes, accurate ETAs, and enhanced route management information. ISL supported GeoCo in implementing the software, ensuring it met their specific needs for waste and gritting projects.
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