TNT Express and ORTEC, one of the largest suppliers of advanced planning and optimisation softwaresolutions, have signed a strategic global contract to optimise TNT Express’ global infrastructure
and networks through the provision of and access to ORTEC’s state-of-the-art optimisation knowledgeand solutions as part of the Global Optimisation (GO) programme.The GO programme aims at further standardisation of TNT’s infrastructure on a global scale,as well as enhancing the operational transformation and integration of TNT’s newly acquiredcompanies in Spain, Brazil, India and China. The solutions will also include carbon footprintcalculations for improving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions which is an essentialcomponent of TNT’s Planet Me programme.
“Network optimisation is critically important to TNT in achieving our strategic focus andaspirations”, said Mark Bradley, Global Operations Director of TNT Express. “Initial results of thepartnership are already most promising. ORTEC solutions have already been introduced in severalcountries around the world and delivered significant unit cost optimisation and serviceimprovements in all functional areas of operations.”
The GO-Toolbox consists of several ORTEC solutions, each of which contains advancedoptimisation techniques. The solutions are specially tuned to optimise each of the components ofthe TNT Express supply chain – from line haul networks, hubs and country infrastructure to pick upsand deliveries. The solutions can either be used individually or as part of an integral programmeof activities, leading to network wide optimisation possibilities.
“With our joint initiative, TNT Express is able to shape the best express network, includingtheir objective to fight pollution as part of their Planet Me initiative”, said Lambert van derBruggen, Director Business Consulting at ORTEC.
