Logistics Route Planner Optimization using Excel
🟩 Product Description
Streamline your warehouse logistics operations with the Warehouse Route Optimization Planner, a fully automated and professional Excel-based tool designed for logistics managers, warehouse supervisors, and supply chain analysts.
This tool helps you plan efficient delivery routes, minimize travel time, and maximize fleet utilization — all using the power of Excel. No complex software or coding required!
✨ Key Features
✅ Smart Input System – Enter orders, locations, and vehicle data with built-in validation lists.
✅ Distance & Travel Time Calculation – Automatically compute route distances and total travel time.
✅ Solver-Based Optimization – Use Excel’s Solver to minimize total route time and cost with capacity and time window constraints.
✅ Dynamic KPIs Dashboard – Instantly view:
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Total distance and time
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On-time delivery rate
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Route efficiency and utilization
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Stop arrival timeline (Gantt chart)
✅ Violation & Exception Tracking – Detect sequencing errors and late deliveries in real time.
🧩 What’s Inside
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Pre-built Excel workbook with five interactive tabs: Inputs, Distance, Route Plan, Optimization, Dashboard
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Embedded formulas, Solver model, and live updating charts
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Step-by-step user guide for route optimization
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100% editable and compatible with Excel 2016 or later
🚀 Perfect For
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Warehouse & Distribution Managers
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Supply Chain Analysts
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Transport Planners
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Logistics Students & Educators
💡 Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t just a spreadsheet, it’s a complete warehouse logistics simulation environment that helps you visualize and optimize routes like a professional Transport Management System (TMS) , directly in Excel.