Aptean Routing & Scheduling Case Study: George's Inc. Fleet Optimization

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Aptean Routing & Scheduling Case Study: George's Inc. Fleet Optimization

Case study showing how George's Inc. used Aptean Routing & Scheduling to cut fuel costs, reduce fleet size, and automate route planning for wholesale chicken distribution.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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George's Inc., a wholesale poultry distributor, implemented Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition to replace manual planning for deliveries to 250+ restaurants. The system integrated with existing order and shipping systems to optimize routes while respecting Hours of Service rules, truck weight, and dock times. Results included a 10% fleet reduction, 5% fewer road miles, $31,000 annual fuel savings, and 6 hours of weekly administrative time saved.

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Reduced fleet size by 10% while maintaining service levels to 250+ restaurant customers

Achieved $31,000 annual fuel savings through 5% reduction in road miles

Eliminated 6 hours of weekly manual route planning and data entry

Integrated with homegrown order entry and shipping systems for automated scheduling

Enabled dynamic load adjustments to minimize spoilage and maximize daily payloads

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