Delivery splitting allows you to automatically divide an order into multiple missions, either to prevent it from exceeding a vehicle's capacity or to provide flexibility in planning your routes and maximise the filling of your vehicles.
This feature is particularly useful for large or heavy orders, to optimise filling and route efficiency.
How it works
When an order exceeds a certain threshold — expressed in number of parcels, number of pallets, or weight (kg) — the tool automatically splits the delivery into multiple batches that meet the configured criteria.
Each batch becomes a distinct mission, which can be planned on one or more vehicles according to your preferences.
The optimisation engine may choose to place missions in a single tour or multiple ones, depending on the situation. If multiple missions from the same order are placed consecutively in the same tour, they are merged in the interface and appear as a single mission (one stop on the route).
Use cases
- Delivery of large volumes (e.g., 30 pallets to be distributed across multiple lorries).
- Multi-point orders where the total weight exceeds a vehicle's capacity.
- Optimising filling to reduce empty trips.
Configuration
To activate and configure delivery splitting:
- Go to the sector page
- In the "optimisation settings" block
- Set your thresholds:
- Maximum number of parcels per batch
- Maximum number of pallets per batch
- Maximum weight (in kg) per batch
- Floor space per batch
- (Optional) Tick Use the same vehicle if you want all batches from the same order to be assigned to the same vehicle.
Example of operation
Example 1 — Simple splitting
You set a threshold of 10 pallets per batch.
An order of 30 pallets will be automatically split into 3 missions of 10 pallets each.
Example 2 — Multiple combined thresholds
You define:
- a maximum of 5 pallets per batch,
- a maximum weight of 800 kg per batch.
You receive an order of 10 pallets of 200 kg each (totalling 2,000 kg).
Calculation steps:
- First attempt: 2 batches of 5 pallets → 1,000 kg per batch
- Meets the pallet constraint ✅
- Does not meet the weight constraint per batch ❌ - Second attempt: 2 batches of 4 pallets (800 kg each) + 1 batch of 2 pallets (400 kg).
- Meets the pallet constraint ✅
- Meets the weight constraint per batch ✅
Example 3 — Non-splittable case
You define:
- a maximum of 5 pallets per batch,
- a maximum weight of 200 kg per batch.
You receive an order of 10 pallets of 300 kg each.
Impossible to split without dividing a pallet (indivisible).
👉 The tool therefore creates batches of 1 pallet (300 kg), even if the weight condition is not met.
Good to know
- Splitting is applied order by order, before any vehicle assignment.
- The tool never splits an indivisible item (parcel or pallet).
- If multiple conditions are defined (weight + pallets + parcels), the tool tries to meet all; if not possible, it prioritises physical coherence (no sub-splitting).
- The "Use the same vehicle" setting ensures that different batches remain grouped over multiple tours of the same vehicle.
FAQ
Is it possible to combine splitting with other planning rules?
Yes, splitting occurs before grouping or assignment rules, so that each batch is then processed normally by the planning algorithms.
Can I change the thresholds after a mission is created?
No, thresholds apply at the time of initial planning. Any subsequent changes require re-planning the order.
Can I manually split an order into multiple batches?
No, only automatic splitting is currently offered.