November 2008 – GIRO Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with Deutsche Post World Net for installation of GeoRoute software at its DHL Global Mail division headquarters in Bonn, Germany. The mail service provider will use GIRO’s route planning and optimization software to perform data analysis and route simulation of current delivery operations for the purpose of identifying potential productivity gains in select European countries.
The GeoRoute solution uses advanced optimization algorithms in conjunction with existing street network databases to generate more efficient routes and detailed route reports, statistics, and maps. The main benefits derived through GeoRoute technology include accurate and standardized route evaluations, creation of well-balance workloads between carriers and drivers, rapid route-building capabilities, and increased overall productivity.
In addition to the base modules that come standard with GeoRoute 2008, optional modules chosen by Deutsche Post World Net will enable automatic creation and sequencing of motorized and non-motorized routes alike, as well as park-and-loop routes that combine both modes of travel.
“DHL Global Mail’s decision to benchmark its current operations using the GeoRoute solution further extends GIRO’s collaboration with long-time customer, Deutsche Post World Net,” said GIRO’s Serge Galarneau, Director, Routing. “GeoRoute has a strong presence internationally, so we’re confident the solution will demonstrate productivity gains and other cost-saving advantages for Global Mail that will lead to future application within various European operations held by this world-leading service provider.”
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About DHL Global Mail
DHL Global Mail, a division of Deutsche Post World Net, is a provider of shipment solutions for international mail with locations in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Headquartered in Germany, the company serves customers in key national mail markets including the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, and France. The company’s service divisions include Corporate Communications, Direct Mail, Press Distribution, and Merchandise Distribution.
