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When we deliver a production system, legality and
quality rules are presented together with parameters that allow authorized
planners to change costs and quality limits. As long as there is no change
everything functions well. Our experience shows that the transport industry
is a dynamic business where agreements, fleet structures, costs, opinions
about good quality, bidding processes are subject to changes.
When a new rule structure is agreed or when per
diem or overtime calculations are altered, it is necessary to adjust the
system. The rule language allows the client to introduce such changes.
This is very useful when performing agreement negotiations, and also when
trimming the everyday operation. Rave gives our clients the opportunity
to ensure that their systems keep track with reality.
Yes, Rave makes it possible to handle any agreement
structure. We currently handle clients with many different union agreements
in the same part of the operation. We also have clients where each individual
crew member can choose between different agreements.
From our ongoing service work we know that all
our clients appreciate and actively use the simulation and change capabilities
that Rave provides. Over 50% of our clients have actually been able to
calculate the financial consequence of the added value that Rave brings.
Of course it differs on a case-by-case basis, but the average is more
than 2% in additional savings. This is a substantial saving, especially
on top of the initial savings that good optimization provides.
Modelling rules with a domain-specific language
or even with a general programming language is not so difficult. However,
it is difficult to get the rules and cost calculations to work together
with optimization. To make it possible for our clients to constantly add
rules and cost parameters has required a major development process. The
Rave language is tailor-made for describing properties in the transport
industry, while working very effectively with optimization.
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If you have any questions about Carmen Rave, please contact us at [email protected]
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