Compare readiness time, waiting and fill on one route schedule to set a consolidation cut-off.
Record each order's ready time, consolidation wait, product group and route departure. Check whether a late order in one delivery zone adds waiting for other loads. Set the cut-off from validated product conditions and actual capacity; vehicle fill alone is not enough.
Consolidating orders can reduce trips, but also measure readiness waiting.
Log readiness, wait, fill and departure.
Check whether a late order delays the whole batch.
If waiting grows, review the cut-off time.
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