Fleet Route Planning and Distribution Optimisation
Distribution cost is decided by route design and load planning far more than by fuel price. This course covers building efficient routes, consolidating loads and measuring whether the plan survives contact with the road.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What actually drives distribution cost
- 02Route construction and sequencing principles
- 03Load planning, consolidation and vehicle utilisation
- 04Time windows, access restrictions and customer constraints
- 05Service level versus cost trade offs
- 06Plan adherence, deviations and driver behaviour
- 07Telematics data and improving the next plan
What you will gain
- Build delivery routes that reduce distance and time
- Consolidate loads to raise vehicle utilisation
- Plan for time windows, access and vehicle limits
- Balance service level against distribution cost
- Measure plan adherence and diagnose deviations
- Use telematics data to improve future planning
Who should attend
- Distribution and transport planners
- Logistics managers and supervisors
- Warehouse and dispatch staff
- Operations managers with delivery fleets
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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