With one vehicle serving a small chain, sequence affects store receipt times and time products spend on the route. Assess the arrangement with actual delivery records.
Collect store-level data. Record arrival and acceptance time, waiting, load, lid openings and product-zone readings at each stop. Repeated delays may come from address or receiving arrangements.
Trial sequence changes in a controlled way
Before changing the route order, confirm receiver hours and driver time. Compare days with similar orders and conditions.
Compare a second round using evidence
Review the cost of another round, shift or vehicle alongside measured waiting. Do not separate product requirements from route duration.
Use results within scope
If a change works, share the new sequence with stores. Revalidate for different products, seasons or workloads.
