Real-Time Dispatch vs. Static Routes: What Happens When Plans Change
Most small fleets set routes in the morning, then keep driving as the plan breaks down. See the cost and how ongoing reassignment changes the math.
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Most small fleets set routes in the morning, then keep driving as the plan breaks down. See the cost and how ongoing reassignment changes the math.
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