Settings for Last Mile route optimization

1. Time Windows:
   • Constraint: Specify time frames during which deliveries or pickups must occur. This helps in aligning with customer availability and optimizing delivery routes.
2. Vehicle Capacity:
   • Constraint: Define the maximum load or capacity for each vehicle to ensure that the assigned orders can be accommodated within the vehicle's capacity limits.
3. Driver Availability:
   • Constraint: Consider the working hours and availability of drivers to ensure that deliveries are assigned to drivers who are on duty and have the capacity to handle additional tasks.
4. Traffic and Road Conditions:
   • Constraint: Integrate real-time traffic data to adjust routes based on current road conditions, minimizing delays and optimizing delivery times.
5. Geographic Zones:
   • Constraint: Divide the delivery area into geographic zones to optimize routing and ensure that each delivery is assigned to a driver operating in a specific zone.
6. Delivery Priority:
   • Constraint: Allow for prioritizing deliveries based on factors such as customer urgency, delivery type (standard, express), or any special requirements.
7. Dynamic Order Updates:
   • Constraint: Enable the system to dynamically adjust routes in response to real-time updates, such as new orders, cancellations, or changes in delivery instructions.
8. Vehicle Type:
   • Constraint: Consider the type of vehicles available in the fleet and assign deliveries based on the compatibility of the vehicle with the size and nature of the goods.
9. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Constraint: Ensure compliance with local regulations, such as restrictions on vehicle size, weight limits, or specific delivery hours in certain areas.
10. Customer Preferences:
    • Constraint: Account for customer preferences, such as preferred delivery times, specific delivery instructions, or the option to choose eco-friendly delivery methods.
11. Delivery Attempts:
    • Constraint: Define the maximum number of delivery attempts to manage unsuccessful deliveries and reduce unnecessary reattempts.
12. Weather Conditions:
    • Constraint: Consider weather conditions that may impact delivery operations, and adjust routes accordingly to account for safety and efficiency.
13. Security Protocols:
    • Constraint: Implement security measures for high-value or sensitive deliveries, ensuring that they are assigned to drivers with appropriate security clearances.
14. Service Level Agreements (SLAs):
    • Constraint: Adhere to SLAs by ensuring that deliveries are completed within specified time frames, meeting the service commitments made to customers.
15. Inventory Availability:
    • Constraint: If the last-mile includes pickups of goods for return, ensure that the inventory is available for collection and is consistent with the return request.