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Computer aids depot planners
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FORWARD distribution and depot site planning can be undertaken with the help of Scicopath, a new computer package system introduced by Scicon, the wholly-owned BP subsidiary computer company.
Scicopath plots the fastest, safest or most economical route for freight transport and is applicable to express carriage passenger operation, excursions and tours.
The system receives up-todate information from the Environment Department and the Automobile Association about road construction and repair planning on different categories of roads from three-lane motorways to urban "B" roads.
Detailed breakdowns of routes can be supplied, including a junction by junction description with grid references and road names. It can also advise on the object routes for dangerous chemicals.
The system has been devised after experience with British Road Services' Pathfinder programme. Users can communicate with the system through a number of area offices.
A typical example of the cost of participation for a user with 10 depots serving 500 outlets would be about £390. The system can also be installed on in-house computers linked to operators' own package.
Though its principal function is forward planning,it has application for day-to-day delivery systems.