Move the right sets to the right operating point.

Design the route around the appointment

We map distribution from the required outcome backwards. Start with the vehicle or workshop slot, identify the set and its current location, then choose a movement window that leaves time for loading, border or regional travel considerations and receiving. This prevents a common error: dispatching a tire set simply because it is nearby, without confirming that the destination can receive and process it.

For multi-depot fleets, distribution can be grouped by destination, route direction or workshop day. Consolidation may reduce handling, but it can also create a single point of delay if one missing set holds up the whole load. Priority and exception rules should therefore be clear before the dispatch list is prepared.

Make every handoff readable

A dispatch record should connect set ID, origin, destination, vehicle or allocation reference, planned departure, expected arrival and receiving contact. Where a shipment contains several sets, a simple contents list helps the receiver reconcile it quickly. We also distinguish “planned” from “loaded,” “in transit,” “received” and “exception,” because each status calls for a different action.

Regional conditions matter. Weather, road restrictions, ferry or border timing and local delivery windows can affect a route even when the distance appears manageable. We do not assume the shortest route is the most reliable route; the selection should reflect the appointment and the consequences of delay.

Direct movement or consolidation?

Distribution checklist

• Confirm destination, receiver and appointment context.
• Match every set to a dispatch reference.
• Record loading, departure and expected arrival status.
• Share receiving instructions and exception contacts.
• Reconcile the load on arrival and update allocation.