Route optimisation for bus services: GRUPO SAGALES implements LOGISPLAN

GRUPO SAGALES, a company specialising in scheduled and charter bus services, has begun a process of transforming and improving its logistics operations by implementing LOGISPLAN, the route optimisation system developed by Evolution Algorithms.

With this implementation, the company aims to improve the efficiency of its distribution operations, reduce transport-related costs and optimise the use of its fleet and logistics resources.

A growing route-planning challenge

Faced with an increasingly demanding operating environment, GRUPO SAGALES identified an opportunity to modernise route planning and the allocation of vehicles and drivers.

The combination of more deliveries, operational constraints and higher service expectations meant that manual planning based on spreadsheets or individual planner experience was no longer sufficient.

The main challenges identified included:

• Coordinating vehicles, drivers and services across multiple shifts.
• Optimising resource allocation in complex operations.
• Reducing planning and replanning times.
• Maintaining efficiency without compromising schedule compliance.

A project based on real data

After an initial meeting with the Evolution Algorithms team, LOGISPLAN was presented with a focus on analysing the company's specific operational challenges.

LOGISPLAN made it possible to optimise operational planning and resource allocation.

Using this information, the technical team prepared different optimisation simulations and scenarios to confirm that LOGISPLAN was suitable for meeting the company's logistics-planning needs.

What does LOGISPLAN bring to logistics optimisation?

LOGISPLAN is advanced route optimisation software designed for the transport and logistics sector. The system automatically calculates the optimal routes and loads for each vehicle in the fleet, taking into account multiple constraints and operational variables.

The solution can take into account factors such as:

• Delivery and collection time windows.
• Vehicle capacities and types.
• Technical and regulatory constraints.
• Operating costs.
• Driver schedules.
• Load optimisation.
• Fixed, scheduled or charter services.

LOGISPLAN also integrates with the company's ERP systems and corporate platforms, enabling automated information exchange and full automation of the planning process.

Project objectives

GRUPO SAGALES's adoption of LOGISPLAN is part of a clear roadmap:

• Optimising operational planning and resource allocation.
• Automating service-planning processes.
• Improving control over the fleet and drivers.

Expected results and benefits

Implementing an advanced optimisation solution such as LOGISPLAN will give the company much more efficient and flexible planning.

The main expected benefits include:

• Greater operational efficiency in service management.
• Shorter planning times.
• Better use of vehicles and staff.

The use of advanced optimisation algorithms also makes it possible to analyse multiple scenarios and identify more efficient operating configurations, helping the company size its logistics resources correctly.

Technology for more efficient logistics

GRUPO SAGALES's commitment to logistics optimisation solutions reflects the growing importance of digitalisation and automation in the transport and distribution sector.

By implementing LOGISPLAN, the company takes another step towards logistics management that is more efficient, sustainable and ready to meet the sector's current challenges.