
Air Products Logistics Optimization with Quintiq SCP
Case study of Air Products upgrading Quintiq optimization for transportation planning across Liquid Bulk, Packaged Gas, and CryoEase in multiple regions.
Air Products implemented an integrated Quintiq logistics planning solution for driver and truck scheduling across three business lines in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The 2015 optimizer upgrade applies advanced VRPTW algorithms to generate cost-effective routes, reduce empty miles, and improve utilization while maintaining service levels. The solution provides organization-wide visibility, automated scheduling, and continuous model configuration managed by an internal QUILL team.
Quintiq supports multi-region transportation planning for Liquid Bulk, Packaged Gas, and CryoEase operations
Optimizer upgrade delivers approximately 3% improvement in cost, miles, and driver hours versus prior benchmark
Solution automates complex route building and minimizes impact of network disturbances
Internal QUILL team enables ongoing model configuration and continuous improvement
Integrated planning increases driver and truck utilization while reducing empty miles