Strategic sectorization for parcel delivery: Performance and robustness

Some activities require the implementation of a territory sectorization before tour optimization can take place. Working with a sectorization enables tasks to be balanced between teams and improves productivity, in particular through the specialization of drivers in a given area. In a last-mile parcel delivery warehouse, sectoring is necessary in order to organize picking within the warehouse. For each organization, it is a question of finding the right balance between performance (opex costs) and robustness (tour stability, which is reflected in the number of manual rebalancing operations). Kardinal’s Sekto model is the only tool on the market capable of jointly optimizing these two dimensions, enabling users to control the impact of strategic decisions. Its core mechanic is based on historical data in a machine learning logic, allowing users to size their fleet while taking into account the seasonality of the activity, its evolution and its geographical distribution.