Case Study: Southeastern Food Merchandisers achieves 15% cost savings with Aptean Routing & Scheduling

Southeastern Food Merchandisers Triumphs In Adverse Weather Conditions

Southeastern Food Merchandisers faced the challenge of managing daily fixed-route deliveries efficiently across 20 trucks, while also needing to redesign routes and adapt to changing fleet and weather conditions. The company used Aptean’s Paragon routing and scheduling software to fine-tune operations, test “what if” scenarios, and support customer service commitments.

With Aptean, Southeastern Food Merchandisers reworked about two-thirds of its routes and achieved a 15% cost savings through lower fuel, mileage, and labor costs. Aptean’s Paragon also integrated with the company’s order management system and mobile platform, enabling automatic route planning, driver dispatch, real-time route monitoring, and post-run performance analysis.

Southeastern Food Merchandisers

Jason Chestnut

Director of Operations