Case study: How Honor Foods optimized their route planning with Trimble

Honor Foods, a foodservice redistribution company with a rich history, serves as a critical link between producers and consumers across the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. While their business has expanded significantly, so too have the complexities of managing a diverse fleet and a constant flow of dynamic orders. They found their traditional, manual approach to route planning and operations management struggling to keep pace.

The challenge: When route planning relies on institutional knowledge

As Steven Torres, Senior Transportation Manager at Honor Foods, candidly described their previous methods: "For years, we’ve been operating on institutional knowledge, out of my head and into Google Maps. Sometimes not even on paper."

This reliance on individual experience and rudimentary tools was costing them productivity and customer satisfaction. The inefficiency in route mapping was a major barrier to achieving optimized logistics. 

The solution: Discovering intelligent, automated route planning software

This is where Trimble Appian Daily Planner stepped in. By implementing our intelligent, automated route planning solution, Honor Foods transformed their processes. What was once a time-consuming, manual endeavor is now a streamlined, efficient workflow, seamlessly integrated with their existing systems.

Dispatchers are empowered to create dynamic routes that factor in everything from time windows and vehicle capacity to specific road network conditions. This demonstrates how specialized route mapping is the key to modern logistics optimization.

The outcome: Maximizing efficiency and achieving logistics optimization

The successful Trimble Appian implementation has resulted in significantly improved fleet operations. By utilizing the route planning software for automated daily decision-making, Honor Foods is now realizing the benefits of optimized logistics. The solution ensures every vehicle follows the best possible route plan for its specific needs, reducing wasted mileage and boosting overall efficiency.

Want to dive deeper into Honor Foods' success story and discover how they're delivering a more efficient future? Check out our complete case study to learn more about their journey with Trimble and connect with us for a demo.