Reduce Trips to Delivery Locations

Example: At Olmsted Ice, trips were reduced to stops by 51% with the use of sensors

1. During the offseason: this was done by spreading the trips out as far as possible as the weather fluctuates
   
   1. Tony’s offseason philosophy is “Work as hard as you can not to work.” Meaning do all you can to leave your resources at home.
2. In the on season this is done by:
   
   1. Spreading the trips out
   2. Filling at the optimal time of day
      
      1. Example: If a stop is guaranteed to get a delivery on a weekend, don’t go when they are 75% full. Instead, the trip would be made when they are down to 25%. This efficiency is something that reduces the need for a second trip over the weekend.
   3. Deciding which stops can be pushed
      
      1. By reviewing sensors, it’s decided which stops can wait until the following morning
         
         1. This reduces the need for reloading
         2. Allows time for extra calls that come in that they are empty and need a fill
         3. Brings your team home earlier (Reduce labor time/cost)
         4. Reduces miles put on the truck by decreasing the number of times the truck has to come in and go back out
         5. helps customers rationalize their decisions if they need filled now or later
         6. Fewer trucks needed overall