Mit team neusta zur Automatischen Digitalen Disposition für Nehlsen

Automatic digital scheduling for Nehlsen

We are designing and developing optimization software for Nehlsen AG that will be connected to their existing ERP system. The software provides support for operational route planning for different order types and vehicle types, enabling them to optimize their scheduling quality and save costs.

Shortcuts to the project

Nehlsen AG has been a leader in waste disposal, recycling, and environmental services for over 100 years. The goal of the project for Nehlsen is to connect optimization software to the existing ERP system “enwis” to support the operational planning of transfer and swap body vehicles. A particular focus is on relieving dispatchers of manual planning tasks and assigning them more of a “controlling role” for this area of responsibility. By optimizing individual activities instead of entire orders, a high level of dispatch quality is achieved, resulting in significant cost savings and improved service quality.

Selection and data transfer
The dispatcher selects a facility and a transport group and transfers the data to the optimization software.
Optimization view
The software opens in the browser and updates continuously. The most important key performance indicators (KPIs) for optimization can be viewed at any time.
Results analysis
The dispatcher can view the optimization results from different perspectives, such as in a map view, in the schedule, or based on KPIs. The cloud service “HERE Routing” is used for route planning.
Manual adjustments
Adjustments can be made manually at any time to refine the planning.
Completion and import
Once optimization is complete, whether automatic or manual, the planning department checks the results and saves them. These can then be imported into “enwis” for the selected transport group and operating site.

The special features of ADD software

Our specific task in this project is to design and develop modern optimization software that will be linked to an existing ERP system. Software of this kind does not yet exist in the waste management industry, which is why Nehlsen's project idea can be considered innovative pioneering work with numerous challenges and new opportunities. The application enables employees in scheduling to act with a “controlling” function: They check the automatically optimized result and no longer have to plan themselves, although manual adjustments are still possible. The optimization software ensures consistently high quality in planning and leads to significant cost savings. From the outset, Nehlsen has emphasized that Automatic Digital Planning (ADD) is not intended to replace planners, but rather to serve as a digital partner for them. For this reason, locations are regularly included for testing and feedback during implementation. Despite the focus on a B2B application, which is not yet affected by the Accessibility Enhancement Act, we also take the principles of accessibility into account in our design.

We are delighted to have found a reliable partner in team neusta. Our excellent collaboration has resulted in the joint development of a tailor-made solution. With the ADD software, we are taking another important step toward the digital future.