Reduce mileage, cut fuel costs, and hit every delivery window — without leaving Business Central.
Route planning software calculates the most efficient sequence and path for a set of delivery stops, considering vehicle capacity, time windows, driver hours, and road conditions. Traditional route planning tools are standalone — meaning your dispatch team operates in one system while your orders, inventory, and invoicing live in another.
Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control solves this by embedding route optimisation directly inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Orders flow straight from BC into route plans. Drivers execute on mobile. Proof of delivery syncs back to BC automatically. No exports, no re-entry, no lag.
Automatic route optimisation: Calculate the most efficient multi-stop routes based on order locations, delivery windows, and vehicle load capacity.
Drag-and-drop dispatch board: Planners can manually adjust routes, reassign stops, and respond to same-day changes without leaving BC.
Live driver tracking: GPS tracking shows driver progress in real time. See which stops are completed, which are running late, and where vehicles are at any moment.
Mobile driver app: Drivers receive their routes on a mobile app with turn-by-turn navigation, delivery instructions, and digital proof of delivery capture.
Automatic ETA notifications: Customers receive automated ETA updates as drivers progress through their routes.
Returns and failed delivery handling: Drivers can log failed deliveries, reschedule on the spot, and return inventory to stock — all captured in BC.
Capability | Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control | Standalone Route Planning / TMS |
|---|---|---|
ERP order import | ✅ Automatic from BC | ⚠️ CSV export or API integration |
Route optimisation | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Core feature |
ePOD capture | ✅ Native, syncs to BC | ⚠️ Separate module or integration |
Invoice auto-generation post-delivery | ✅ Triggers BC sales posting Related solutions | ❌ Manual step in ERP |
Returns handling in ERP | ✅ Logged directly in BC | ❌ Separate workflow |
Fleet + field service unified | ✅ Single platform | ❌ Usually siloed |
Wholesale distributors with 10–200 delivery vehicles use Fleet Control to plan multi-stop routes from overnight orders, dispatch at dawn, and have proof of delivery back in BC before the back-office team starts work.
Van sales operations combine pre-sale route planning with on-truck order capture. Drivers optimise their call list, take orders at each stop, and reconcile stock at depot — all in one workflow.
Third-party logistics providers running last-mile operations use Fleet Control's real-time tracking and customer ETA notifications to reduce inbound calls and improve on-time delivery rates.
What is route optimisation software?
Route optimisation software calculates the most efficient order and path for a vehicle to visit multiple stops, minimising total distance or time while respecting delivery windows, vehicle capacity, and driver hour constraints. Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control includes route optimisation built directly into Business Central.
What are the best route planning programs for small fleets?
For companies already on Business Central, Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control is the most cost-effective choice because it eliminates the need for a separate TMS licence and integration. For standalone options, tools like Route4Me, OptimoRoute, and Circuit are commonly evaluated — but none offer native BC integration.
Does route planning software work with Business Central?
Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control is purpose-built for Business Central and integrates at the data layer — no middleware, no CSV exports. Orders, stock, and delivery records are always in sync between the route planning engine and your ERP.
Can route planning software handle time windows?
Yes. Fleet Control supports customer-specific delivery windows, priority stops, and vehicle-type constraints when optimising routes.
What is the difference between route planning and route optimisation?
Route planning arranges stops into a logical sequence; route optimisation calculates the mathematically most efficient sequence given constraints (time, distance, capacity, windows). Dynamics Mobile Fleet Control does both automatically.
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