Geospatial technology can be effectively used in route planning for any business. Using the Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, it is possible to depict milk procurement routes on digitized maps and the process of visualizing alternative milk routes can be made easier in comparison to the current manual processes.

In the dairy business, efficient route planning for milk transportation forms an integral part of the dairy supply chain, both for the procurement of milk from villages and then again distribution of milk & milk products to the consumers. It becomes imperative to reduce costs of per litre of procurement, processing and distribution of milk to make the supply chains efficient.

Several pilots and route optimisation exercises for the milk procurement routes of various cooperatives have been carried out and the results of the milk route optimisation exercise have been promising and unfold a huge potential for saving substantial transportation cost in dairy operations.

For wider benefits of this technology to dairy cooperatives, NDDB has developed an innovative dynamic route planning software to facilitate the stakeholders in a structured and scientific manner. This will help in proper planning of milk procurement routes both by fleet optimization and route optimization and save substantial transportation cost. This software is available without any charges for dairy cooperatives. The SA & P group may be contacted for consultation, training and help in implementation.

For more details send a request letter addressed to: Group Head (SA&P), National Dairy Development Board, P.B No.40, Anand-388001, Email: anand@nddb.coop