Dispatch Planning Software That Turns Partial Loads Into Full Trucks

Dispatch planning software decides which vehicle carries which SKUs to which outlets on which route, turning a replenishment plan into an executable delivery schedule. TranslytiX calculates dispatch requirements from live Days of Supply, consolidates orders from nearby outlets to maximise vehicle fill rate, selects the optimal vehicle type per load, and sequences routes with an Operations Research algorithm that handles 50+ constraints — weight, volume, product-clubbing rules, SLA windows — simultaneously. Company-reported results include a 12% improvement in sales conversion and a 6% reduction in logistics cost through PTL-to-FTL (partial to full truckload) conversion.

Partial truckloads happen when orders are dispatched as they come in rather than consolidated for maximum vehicle utilisation. TranslytiX addresses this by clubbing orders from nearby outlets based on proximity and vehicle type before dispatch, applying weight, volume, and product-clubbing constraints to maximise how full each vehicle runs. Demand-based vehicle placement also allocates inventory to vehicles based on shipment weight, destination, and Days of Inventory specifically to minimise PTL frequency. Reported results include a 6% reduction in logistics cost through PTL-to-FTL conversion.

Push-pull dispatch strategy blends two triggers for when stock moves. Push dispatch sends inventory based on forecast, Days of Inventory targets, and stock norms — appropriate for stable, predictable demand. Pull dispatch is triggered by actual consumption, incoming sales orders, or inventory falling below a threshold — better suited to volatile or fast-changing demand. TranslytiX applies both within the same platform, letting different SKUs or channels use whichever logic fits their demand pattern, rather than forcing one dispatch philosophy across the entire network.

TranslytiX pulls live inventory positions directly into the dispatch plan rather than treating dispatch as a separate downstream step. Dispatch requirements are calculated from the replenishment plan and live Days of Supply, so vehicles are loaded against actual current stock rather than a stale snapshot. This integration is what reduces unplanned inter-depot transfers — a common cost driver when dispatch and inventory visibility are disconnected — and keeps dispatch priorities aligned with what the network can actually fulfil at the moment of loading.