Background:

A $2B distributor of gas products engaged PPT Consulting to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Direct Delivery Software to help them to determine the best technical solution for creating truck schedules and routes to customer locations. PPT leveraged a proven Software Analysis & Selection Methodology to define key requirements and conduct a structured review of multiple software solutions.

Goals:

• Understand client Routing & Scheduling Processes and clearly articulate critical requirements for the Routing & Scheduling software solution.
• Build and Distribute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP).
• Facilitate Scripted and scored Software Demonstrations.
• Facilitate Client decision for the best Software Solution.

Accomplishments / Benefits:

• Worked with Client Project Team to define all Routing & Scheduling Software Requirements.
• Developed and distributed a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to software finalists.
• Built “Day in the Life” Software Demonstration Scripts and facilitated scored Software Demonstrations.
• Facilitated Client Reference Checks.
• Facilitated Client Selection and Created an Implementation Plan including schedule to design, test and deploy the new technology and train end-users.