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AI-Powered Routing with
10+ Constraint Types

Zeo’s optimization engine considers time windows, vehicle capacity, driver skills,
priority stops, and more to create routes that work in the real world — not just on paper.

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  • 10+

    Constraint types supported 

  • 500+

    Stops per route

  • 30%

    Average time savings

Optimization Constraints.

Real-world routing requires more than just shortest distance.
Zeo handles the complexity.

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    Time Windows

    Set delivery or service windows for each stop. Zeo ensures arrivals within the specified timeframe, optimizing the sequence to meet all windows.

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    Vehicle Capacity

    Define weight, volume, or item limits per vehicle. The engine won’t overload vehicles and will split routes when capacity is reached.

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    Skill-Based Routing

    Match stops requiring specific skills (certifications, equipment, language) to drivers who have them. Ensure the right person for each job.

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    Priority Stops

    Mark high-priority stops that must be visited first or within a certain timeframe. VIP customers, urgent deliveries, or time-sensitive appointments.

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    Pickup-Delivery Pairs

    Link pickups with their corresponding deliveries. The engine ensures pickup always happens before delivery and both fit within capacity.

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    Service Time

    Set expected duration at each stop (5 min drop-off vs. 45 min installation). Accurate service times mean accurate ETAs for all subsequent stops.

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    Road Preferences

    Avoid highways, toll roads, or unpaved roads based on vehicle type or preference. Optimize for the roads your fleet can actually use.

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    Minimum Vehicles

    Set the minimum number of vehicles/drivers to use for a set of stops. Useful for balancing workload or when drivers are on call.

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    Workload Balance

    Distribute stops fairly across team members based on time, distance, or stop count. Prevent burnout and ensure equitable assignments.

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    Zone Selection

    Assign drivers to specific geographic zones or territories. Reduce overlap, build local expertise, and simplify scheduling.

How the Optimization Engine Works

Zeo’s AI considers all constraints simultaneously to find the most efficient route possible.

1

Input Stops & Constraints

Add stops with their requirements: time windows, service time, priority, skill requirements, etc.

2

AI Analyzes Options

The engine evaluates millions of route combinations in seconds, weighing all constraints against efficiency.

3

Optimized Routes Generated

Get the most efficient routes that respect all your constraints. Review and adjust if needed.

4

Real-Time Adaptation

Add or remove stops mid-route, and the engine re-optimizes remaining stops on demand.

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Basic Routing vs. Zeo Optimization

See the difference intelligent optimization makes.

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Basic GPS Routing

 

  • Only considers shortest distance
  • Ignores time windows and deadlines
  • Doesn’t account for vehicle capacity
  • Can’t match skills to stops
  • Manual splitting of overloaded routes
  • No workload balancing

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Zeo Optimization Engine

 

  • Balances distance, time, and constraints
  • Respects every time window automatically
  • Auto-splits when capacity exceeded
  • Skill-based driver-stop matching
  • Handles pickup-delivery pairs correctly
  • Fair workload distribution across team

Optimization in Action

How different industries leverage advanced constraints.

DELIVERY

Time-Window Delivery Service

A meal delivery company promises 30-minute delivery windows. Zeo optimizes routes so every customer receives food within their window, while minimizing total drive time and fuel costs.

FIELD SERVICE

Skill-Based Technician Routing

An HVAC company has technicians certified for different equipment types. Zeo matches service calls requiring specific certifications to qualified technicians, preventing mismatched assignments.

DELIVERY

Capacity-Constrained Delivery

A furniture delivery company tracks weight and volume per truck. When a route exceeds capacity, Zeo automatically creates additional routes and assigns them to available drivers.

FIELD SERVICE

Territory-Based Service

A pest control company assigns technicians to geographic zones. Zeo respects zone boundaries while optimizing routes within each territory, reducing overlap and travel time.

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Zeo Questionnaire

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Know More

Optimization Engine

How fast does optimization run?

For most routes (under 100 stops), optimization completes in under 10 seconds. Routes with 200-500 stops may take 30-60 seconds depending on constraint complexity. You can track progress in real-time.

What if some constraints can't all be met?

Zeo prioritizes constraints in order: hard constraints (like vehicle capacity) are always respected. Soft constraints (like balanced workload) are optimized as much as possible. The engine will warn you if time windows are impossible to meet.

Can I manually adjust the optimized route?

Yes. After optimization, you can drag and drop to reorder stops, move stops between drivers, or lock certain stops in position before re-optimizing. The engine respects your manual changes.

What does Zeo’s Optimization Engine do?

Zeo’s Optimization Engine calculates the most efficient routes by minimizing travel time, distance, and delays while respecting operational constraints.

How does Zeo prioritize stops and balance competing constraints?

Zeo intelligently balances multiple constraints—such as delivery deadlines, stop priorities, agent availability, and vehicle limits—by assigning weighted importance to each factor, ensuring high-priority tasks are completed without compromising overall route efficiency.

How does route optimization improve operational efficiency?

Optimized routes reduce travel distance, fuel costs, and delays, allowing teams to complete more stops with fewer resources.

Can the Optimization Engine handle real-world delivery complexity?

Yes. Zeo’s engine is built to manage complex, multi-stop routes with dynamic constraints and real-world operational challenges.

Does optimization adjust routes when conditions change?

Zeo can re-optimize routes when stops, agents, or schedules change, ensuring plans remain efficient throughout the day.

Can Zeo scale from small teams to large, multi-city operations?

Yes. Zeo is designed to scale seamlessly—from small teams managing a few daily routes to enterprises operating across cities or regions with hundreds of agents and thousands of stops.

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