More flexible distribution coverage

User Story

As a distribution company in a less populated area
I want to customize household coverage checks for parcel products on specific days of the week
So that I can sustain distribution profitability by adapting to varying parcel demand.

Background

In less populated regions, distribution companies face the challenge of declining newspaper subscriptions and the need to optimize their distribution routes. To sustain profitability, they need to create routes with reduced household coverage on specific days of the week. However, the current system conducts coverage checks based on fixed days, leading to decreased parcel volumes in these areas. To address this issue, we propose a solution that offers flexible household coverage checks based on parcel product types and customizable days for coverage validation.

Deliverables

The delivery includes enhancements to our distribution system that will enable distribution companies to define flexible household coverage checks. It will allow distribution companies to customize the coverage validation days for different parcel product types, accommodating varying demand patterns on their routes. This flexibility will empower distribution companies to sustain distribution profitability in less populated areas with declining subscription volumes.

Timeline

The implementation of this solution is planned for Q1 2024. During this time frame, we will work closely with distribution companies to define the specific requirements and preferences for customizing household coverage checks. We aim to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to this more flexible and adaptive distribution model, improving distribution profitability in areas with continuously declining subscription volumes.