G IIS P R O D U C T N E W S G S PRODUCT NEWS 9 9 Cloud Solution Brings Efficient Routing to Small Fleets New ArcLogistics Helps Reduce Fuel Costs and Carbon Emissions Highlights „ Create efficient routes and schedules that reduce fleet costs. „ Improve customer service and satisfaction. „ Access a no-cost 30-day trial. Esri’s ArcLogistics, the GIS-based routing and scheduling solution known for helping organizations save 15 to 30 percent in fleet-related costs, is now available as a Software plus Service (S+S) solution that leverages ArcGIS Online. Vehicle fleet operators and managers can download the software and subscribe to the service based on the number of vehicles they wish to route. ArcLogistics helps organizations optimize routes and schedules based on their unique business operations, including vehicle capacities, specialties, truck restrictions, and customer time windows. The software’s vehicle number-based subscription model makes ArcLogistics both affordable and accessible for small- to midsized fleets. The new S+S solution continues to build on the ArcLogistics desktop solution, developed in the late 1990s, whose users consistently reported significant operational cost savings. The original ArcLogistics is an effective operational tool for midsized to large fleets, as it was designed for non-GIS professionals to quickly create the best ArcLogistics is workflow driven, taking a dispatcher or route planner through each step of the scheduling process. routes and schedules while taking into account their business rules and the accuracy of real and up-to-date street networks. When routes and schedules are created with ArcLogistics, small jurisdictions, as well as small businesses, will see measurable cost savings, resulting from reduced vehicle use and employee overtime, in addition to improved customer service. Like previous versions of ArcLogistics, the new S+S solution requires no GIS knowledge or skill. Its workflow-driven interface starts by importing or prompting the user to enter locations, vehicles, drivers/crews, and order information. Of course, behind the scenes, ArcLogistics is GIS based and can integrate easily with other Esri products, making it a valuable operational tool, as well as a data collection point for larger, enterprise GIS efforts and analysis. The solution goes well beyond finding the shortest path between a set of stops because it incorporates driver and vehicle costs, capacity, schedules, and street network attributes into a suggested route. Organizations that implement ArcLogistics typically see reductions in fleet-related expenses including fuel, maintenance, capital investment, driver overtime, and time spent planning routes. Service to the customer is improved with enhanced on-time performance from accurate and optimal routes. The current ArcLogistics release is for U.S. customers only, with international services coming soon. More Information Anyone who operates a small- or medium-sized fleet of vehicles and is interested in ArcLogistics can download the software and try it for 30 days at no cost. To get the trial, visit www.esri.com/ arclogistics. Parcel Mapping Made Easy Web LoGIStics® Easy Access to GIS with New Version of ArcGIS Explorer The new version of the freely available ArcGIS Explorer builds on its highly visual and intuitive capabilities to explore, share, and present geographic information better than ever. The release features a new Analysis Gallery that allows direct connections to geoprocessing services. Like map services, just choose and use. Additionally, the Basemap Gallery has been updated to offer new ArcGIS Online imagery, as well as topographic and street The new ArcGIS Explorer includes an Analysis Gallery for direct maps. Finally, Bing Maps access to geoprocessing services. services (Aerial, Hybrid, and Road) are built right in ArcGIS Explorer. They The new release also offers support for enhanced layer package properties, improved feature labels, are ready to use with no registration required. Authors of custom maps and presentations will and the ability to fly along user-defined paths. find it easier to create products that are more effective and interactive. Basemap and Symbol Gallery More Information management has been improved to make it easier To find more information or download ArcGIS to manage and use custom basemaps and symbols. Explorer, visit www.esri.com/arcgisexplorer. Powered by ArcGIS® Server *Hosting options available » » » » Parcel Visualization Appraisal System Integration Pictometry Integration Multiple Theme (Zoning/Planning) Support » » » » Street-level Imagery Integration Custom Reporting T ools Hosting Options Built on 9.3.1 / Flex Visit http://gis.timmons.com or call 866.635.6951 to learn more. 866.635.6951 | gis@timmons.com | gis.timmons.com Esri trademarks provided under license from Esri.