Greenplan, the
award-winning route planning solution by EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group), made a
striking debut at LogiMAT 2023 by earning the prestigious “Best Product
LogiMAT” award in the category of “Software, Communication &
IT.” In the two years since, the solution has seen remarkable
advancements. In addition to earning numerous accolades, awards, and
high-profile references, Greenplan has successfully maintained its reputation
as one of the most disruptive and transformative forces in the industry. Most
recently, the route planning solution was enhanced with a groundbreaking,
globally unique feature: fair cost allocation for shipments within a network.
Developed in collaboration with the University of Bonn, this sophisticated
algorithm enables precise calculation of the true cost of individual shipments
within a delivery network—both financially and environmentally. With these
innovations and successes, Greenplan is ready to showcase its cutting-edge
software and share exclusive insights into best practices. Alongside the main
EPG booth, Greenplan will feature its own dedicated presence at Hall 4, Booth
4B71, at LogiMAT 2025.
Greenplan helps
businesses across various industries address common challenges in route
planning, such as high costs, missed time windows, or reducing CO2 emissions.
The EPG’s route planning and execution solution is based on the concept of
overlapping districts—a unique combination of fixed delivery zones and fully
dynamic planning. Unlike traditional routing solutions, Greenplan also
incorporates time-of-day traffic flow speeds into its calculations, increasing
the accuracy of delivery time adherence (ETA) to over 97%.
Dispatchers can monitor this precise planning through Greenplan Execution, an innovative and intuitive system interface. This tool allows for real-time visualization, adjustment, and control of route plans, particularly when paired with a driver app like the EPG OneApp. If changes are needed during the day, they can be seamlessly integrated, and the updated route is made available immediately. This ensures that even incremental adjustments can be easily implemented on the day of execution.
Breakthrough:
Solving the Long-Standing Challenge of Fair Cost Allocation
Delivery costs
have traditionally been calculated using historical data or rough estimates—a
highly conventional approach in an industry increasingly shaped by data-driven
processes. Greenplan’s innovative algorithm introduces a data-centric solution
that analyzes factors such as time windows, distance, delivery density, and
operational constraints for each shipment. This approach delivers an
unprecedented level of precision in calculating logistics costs. For example, a
delivery with a tight time window in a neighborhood with few other deliveries
is inherently less efficient. However, Greenplan’s algorithm calculates exactly
how much of the additional cost can be fairly attributed to that specific
delivery. This insight is invaluable for the route planning process,
particularly in areas with varying delivery densities. When combined with
Greenplan’s tools, this method unlocks entirely new optimization potential for
logistics operations.
At the heart of this approach is fairness: every subset of shipments always bears at least the costs it generates within the network. No delivery is subsidized by others. This cost-causation-based allocation ensures transparency, promotes efficiency, and establishes a sustainable foundation for more equitable and economically sound logistics.
Highly Efficient. In High Demand.
With proven efficiency gains of 10 to 30% in route planning across numerous global customer projects and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, Greenplan’s solution sets new benchmarks for the logistics industry. This disruptive innovation has not gone unnoticed. Since being named Best Product at LogiMAT, Greenplan has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the World Summit Award by the United Nations, the German Logistics Award in the Route Planning Software category, the Benelux Enterprise Award, and recognition in the Young Global Leaders program by the World Economic Forum.
Sustainable and
Efficient Route Planning
At LogiMAT 2025,
EPG will showcase the focus on sustainable and efficient route planning and
execution at Greenplan’s booth in Hall 4, Stand 4B71. Interested visitors can
experience the powerful solution firsthand and learn more about exclusive use
cases and reference projects.