Marigolds & Onions TMS Case Study: Aptean Routing & Scheduling

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Marigolds & Onions TMS Case Study: Aptean Routing & Scheduling

Case study showing how a Toronto food caterer replaced manual routing with Aptean TMS to meet 15-minute delivery windows and cut costs.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Marigolds & Onions, a Toronto catering firm, implemented Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition to automate route planning for time-critical food deliveries. The solution replaced manual processes, added street-level mapping for urban accuracy, and supported both deliveries and collections. Results included 7-9% lower fuel use, 20% reduced delivery labor, and reliable service during high-volume events such as the Rogers Cup.

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Automated TMS planning replaced manual routing for 10-van fleet with 15-minute delivery windows

Fuel costs reduced 7-9% ($3k-$5k monthly) and delivery labor cut 20% ($15k monthly)

Street-level mapping improved route accuracy in dense urban areas

Planning time simplified and visibility extended to collections and third-party couriers

Implementation completed on tight timeline to support 150,000-person Rogers Cup event

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