{"id":127536,"date":"2026-05-20T09:13:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/?p=127536"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:01:18","slug":"route-optimization-engine-scoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/software\/route-optimization-engine-scoring\/","title":{"rendered":"AntsRoute accelerates its optimization engine with scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1735835286720{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779259457569{margin-top: 5px !important;}&#8221;]<a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #5d75e7; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/product\/\">Product updates<\/a> &gt; <span style=\"color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 18px;\">AntsRoute accelerates its optimization engine with scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>AntsRoute accelerates its optimization engine with scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"color: #424762; font-size: 16px;\">Published on <span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">20 May 2026<\/span> <span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"> \u2022 Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-127539\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1.webp\" alt=\"AntsRoute banner showcasing the latest optimization engine improvements, featuring a route map displayed in the software interface, the text \u201cscoring algorithms 2.5x faster,\u201d and icons representing faster computation, higher-quality routes, and more robust schedules.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1.webp 1629w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-1024x542.webp 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-1536x813.webp 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-142x75.webp 142w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-1-700x370.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_row-2&#8243;][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Route optimization is not just about calculating a shorter route.<\/p>\n<p>In real-world field operations, every new job can impact the entire schedule: time windows, regulatory constraints, agent skills, route balance, and even the system\u2019s future ability to reorganize efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>To address this complexity, AntsRoute has evolved its scoring and dynamic insertion engine.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/operational-research-team\/\"><u>R&amp;D team<\/u><\/a> completely redesigned the insertion evaluation mechanisms to simultaneously improve:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>calculation speed,<\/li>\n<li>route quality,<\/li>\n<li>schedule robustness,<\/li>\n<li>and the engine\u2019s ability to react efficiently in real-time environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result, <strong>AntsRoute\u2019s new scoring algorithms are now up to 2.5 times faster<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But behind this performance gain lies a much deeper evolution of the optimization engine\u2019s architecture.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand the challenges of route optimization in last-mile logistics, you can also read our <a href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/solutions\/route-optimisation-complexity\/\"><strong><u>complete article on route optimization<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist-3\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-scoring-plays-a-central-role-in-route-optimization\"><u>Why scoring has become central to route optimization<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-new-generation-of-scoring-algorithms\"><u>What\u2019s changing in AntsRoute\u2019s new algorithms<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-much-more-advanced-multi-criteria-scoring-system\"><u>How the engine evaluates insertion candidates<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#better-management-of-real-time-constraints\"><u>Improvements for real-time constraints management<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#more-efficient-local-search-mechanisms\"><u>New local search mechanisms<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#warm-start-starting-from-an-already-optimized-schedule\"><u>The role of warm-start in engine performance<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-these-improvements-matter-for-field-teams\"><u>Why these improvements matter for field operations<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-scoring-plays-a-central-role-in-route-optimization\"><span id=\"Why_scoring_plays_a_central_role_in_route_optimization\">Why scoring plays a central role in route optimization<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a dynamic routing engine, the challenge is not just determining whether an insertion is feasible.<br \/>\nThe real issue is deciding whether that insertion is a good operational decision.<\/p>\n<p>When a new task needs to be added to an existing schedule, several possibilities may exist:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>different days,<\/li>\n<li>multiple routes,<\/li>\n<li>and different positions within each route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each insertion candidate has different consequences on the rest of the schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Some significantly increase mileage. Others reduce time margins. Some create unnecessary waiting times, while others make routes much more fragile when facing unexpected events.<\/p>\n<p>As explained by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ammar-oulamara-5b837177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Ammar Oulamara<\/u><\/a><\/strong>, Head of R&amp;D at AntsRoute:<br \/>\n\u201cA locally optimal insertion can produce a major global degradation of the schedule once all temporal and operational constraints are taken into account.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The role of scoring is precisely to evaluate these impacts before selecting the best possible insertion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/lea-brice-antsroute\/demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-126567 size-full\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo.webp\" alt=\"Call-to-action banner for AntsRoute featuring route optimisation software, a delivery route map interface, and a \u201cBook a demo\u201d button highlighting reduced mileage and improved customer satisfaction.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo.webp 1600w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-300x94.webp 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-1024x319.webp 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-768x240.webp 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-1536x479.webp 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-150x47.webp 150w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/antsroute-cta-book-demo-700x218.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-new-generation-of-scoring-algorithms\"><span id=\"A_new_generation_of_scoring_algorithms\">A new generation of scoring algorithms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The latest evolutions of the AntsRoute engine are based on a major redesign of the <strong>insertion evaluation and exploration mechanisms<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThe objective was twofold:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>improve computational performance,<\/li>\n<li>while increasing the quality of the decisions made by the engine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This new architecture now makes it possible to explore more insertion candidates in a much shorter time.<br \/>\nConcretely, the engine can:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>evaluate available time slots faster,<\/li>\n<li>reorganize routes more efficiently,<\/li>\n<li>and react more quickly to field events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some complex scenarios, the new algorithms are up to <strong>2.5 times faster<\/strong> than the previous generation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-much-more-advanced-multi-criteria-scoring-system\"><span id=\"A_much_more_advanced_multi-criteria_scoring_system\">A much more advanced multi-criteria scoring system<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AntsRoute optimization engine does not simply measure additional distance.<\/p>\n<p>Each insertion is now evaluated through a <strong>multi-criteria scoring system<\/strong> that takes into account:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>mileage cost,<\/li>\n<li>time constraints,<\/li>\n<li>waiting times,<\/li>\n<li>geographical consistency,<\/li>\n<li>driver skills,<\/li>\n<li>vehicle capacities,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory constraints,<\/li>\n<li>as well as the future potential for schedule reorganization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The engine then transforms all these dimensions into a global score used to <strong>rank insertion candidates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As explained by Ammar Oulamara:<br \/>\n\u201cTwo insertions that appear geographically similar can have very different operational impacts. The purpose of scoring is precisely to measure these differences objectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This approach allows the engine to go beyond purely local optimization logic and reason at the <strong>scale of the entire schedule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_127551\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127551\" class=\"wp-image-127551\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the AntsRoute interface displaying a route optimization map with multiple colored routes, numbered delivery stops, and a route and driver monitoring panel on the right side.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3.webp 1946w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-1024x587.webp 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-768x440.webp 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-1536x881.webp 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-131x75.webp 131w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-3-700x401.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-127551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The AntsRoute route optimization software interface.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"better-management-of-real-time-constraints\"><span id=\"Better_management_of_real-time_constraints\">Better management of real-time constraints<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main challenges in route optimization is constraint propagation.<\/p>\n<p>When a new task is added, the engine must dynamically recalculate:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>arrival times,<\/li>\n<li>waiting times,<\/li>\n<li>time margins,<\/li>\n<li>regulatory breaks,<\/li>\n<li>as well as the feasibility of subsequent jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In <strong>VRPTW<\/strong> (Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows) scenarios, this propagation becomes particularly complex.<\/p>\n<p>An insertion that appears geographically optimal can become highly inefficient once temporal constraints have been propagated throughout the route.<\/p>\n<p>The AntsRoute engine now includes much faster filtering and evaluation mechanisms in order to focus computational power on the most relevant insertion candidates.<\/p>\n<p>This improvement notably provides:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>better operational responsiveness,<\/li>\n<li>reduced side effects across the schedule,<\/li>\n<li>and greater overall route stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"more-efficient-local-search-mechanisms\"><span id=\"More_efficient_local_search_mechanisms\">More efficient local search mechanisms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The engine\u2019s new performance gains also rely on major improvements to its <strong>local search mechanisms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The engine does not simply insert a new task directly into a route.<\/p>\n<p>It also explores multiple local reorganization possibilities in order to improve the overall balance of the schedule.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, AntsRoute uses several <strong>optimization operators<\/strong> from the field of operations research:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>relocate,<\/li>\n<li>Or-opt,<\/li>\n<li>2-opt,<\/li>\n<li>3-opt,<\/li>\n<li>cross-exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These mechanisms can, for example:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>reduce unnecessary detours,<\/li>\n<li>restore time margins,<\/li>\n<li>rebalance certain routes,<\/li>\n<li>or improve the geographical compactness of operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exploration process now relies on a <strong>hierarchy of neighborhoods<\/strong> that dynamically adapts the depth of computation according to the quality of the insertion candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Less promising solutions are eliminated quickly, while the best candidates benefit from much deeper exploration.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the engine concentrates more computational power on the reorganization strategies that are truly valuable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_127557\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-127557\" class=\"wp-image-127557\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4.webp\" alt=\"Screenshot of the AntsRoute interface showing the addition of a delivery with several automatically suggested availability time slots, associated with existing routes displayed on a route optimization map.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4.webp 1946w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-1024x605.webp 1024w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-768x453.webp 768w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-1536x907.webp 1536w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-127x75.webp 127w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-4-700x413.webp 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 700px, (max-width:1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-127557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The AntsRoute interface showing the addition of a delivery with availability search.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"warm-start-starting-from-an-already-optimized-schedule\"><span id=\"Warm-start_starting_from_an_already_optimized_schedule\">Warm-start: starting from an already optimized schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In real-world operations, a routing engine almost never works on an empty problem.<br \/>\nIt must continuously adapt and evolve an existing schedule.<\/p>\n<p>AntsRoute\u2019s new algorithms rely heavily on warm-start mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>The principle is simple: instead of recalculating routes from scratch, the engine uses the current schedule as the starting point for optimization.<\/p>\n<p>This approach offers several major advantages:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>drastically reduced computation time,<\/li>\n<li>improved operational stability,<\/li>\n<li>fewer unnecessary reorganizations,<\/li>\n<li>and better real-time responsiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As explained by Ammar Oulamara:<br \/>\n\u201cThe engine is not looking for the theoretically perfect solution. It is looking for the best operationally usable solution within a computation time compatible with field operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-these-improvements-matter-for-field-teams\"><span id=\"Why_these_improvements_matter_for_field_teams\">Why these improvements matter for field teams<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Route optimization is not just an algorithmic challenge.<br \/>\nThese improvements have a direct impact on day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>faster and smarter engine<\/strong> makes it possible to:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>handle unexpected events more efficiently,<\/li>\n<li>reduce manual interventions from dispatchers,<\/li>\n<li>improve route stability,<\/li>\n<li>limit unnecessary mileage,<\/li>\n<li>and enhance service quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In environments where schedules constantly evolve, reaction speed becomes a key performance factor.<\/p>\n<p>The speed gains delivered by the new algorithms allow the AntsRoute engine to <strong>make decisions faster<\/strong> while maintaining an <strong>excellent level of optimization quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Continuous_evolution_of_the_AntsRoute_optimization_engine\">Continuous evolution of the AntsRoute optimization engine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These new performance gains represent an important milestone in the evolution of the AntsRoute optimization engine.<\/p>\n<p>But more importantly, they are part of an ongoing effort to continuously improve our planning architecture.<\/p>\n<p>The objective remains unchanged:<br \/>\nto design engines capable of adapting to real-world operational constraints while delivering decisions that are robust, explainable, and computable in real time.<\/p>\n<p>Because in last-mile logistics, the challenge is not simply to build routes.<br \/>\nThe real challenge is continuing to make the right decisions while the schedule is constantly evolving.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With this new generation of scoring algorithms, AntsRoute improves:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"imglist\">\n<li>computation speed,<\/li>\n<li>route quality,<\/li>\n<li>and the engine\u2019s ability to manage highly constrained dynamic operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to a more advanced multi-criteria scoring architecture, optimized local search mechanisms, and improved real-time constraint management, the engine can now evaluate and reorganize routes up to 2.5 times faster.<\/p>\n<p>This evolution enables field teams to react more quickly while maintaining robust and consistent schedules.<\/p>\n<p>These advancements mark a new milestone in the development of AntsRoute optimization technologies, with additional improvements already planned for the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to see how our route optimization solution works in real-world operations, you can also start a <a href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>free trial of AntsRoute<\/u><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;8\/12&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#00041f&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"color: #424762;\">WRITTEN BY<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-85398\" style=\"border-radius: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-146x146.jpg 146w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-85x85.jpg 85w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/marie-henrion-antsroute.jpg 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width:767px) 70px, 70px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-head\"><span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><strong><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/blog\/author\/marie-henrion\/\">Marie Henrion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAt AntsRoute, Marie has been the marketing manager since 2018. With a focus on last-mile logistics, she produces content that simplifies complex topics such as route optimization, the ecological transition, and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cta\"><a class=\"button-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mariehenrion54\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs Extra Small Screen vc_hidden-sm Small Screen&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1732284986013{background-color: #00041f !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padding-block&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ffffff; margin-top: 10px;\"><span id=\"Optimise_your_Routes_Today\">Optimise your Routes Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-head\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #bfc0c6;\">Free 7-day trial | No credit card required<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"cta\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-grad\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/app.antsroute.com\/subscription\/creation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8211; It&#8217;s free<\/a> <a class=\"button-2-white\" style=\"align-self: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/lea-brice-antsroute\/demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a demo<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_wrap_right no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contenu<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Why_scoring_plays_a_central_role_in_route_optimization\">Why scoring plays a central role in route optimization<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_new_generation_of_scoring_algorithms\">A new generation of scoring algorithms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#A_much_more_advanced_multi-criteria_scoring_system\">A much more advanced multi-criteria scoring system<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Better_management_of_real-time_constraints\">Better management of real-time constraints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#More_efficient_local_search_mechanisms\">More efficient local search mechanisms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Warm-start_starting_from_an_already_optimized_schedule\">Warm-start: starting from an already optimized schedule<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why_these_improvements_matter_for_field_teams\">Why these improvements matter for field teams<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Continuous_evolution_of_the_AntsRoute_optimization_engine\">Continuous evolution of the AntsRoute optimization engine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Optimise_your_Routes_Today\">Optimise your Routes Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how AntsRoute improved its route optimization engine with a new generation of scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":127545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22963,22934,6284],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-127536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-route-optimisation","category-software"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>AntsRoute accelerates its route optimization engine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how AntsRoute improved its route optimization engine with a new generation of scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/software\/route-optimization-engine-scoring\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"AntsRoute accelerates its route optimization engine\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Discover how AntsRoute improved its route optimization engine with a new generation of scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-2.webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AntswayCom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AntswayCom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Marie Henrion\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"AntsRoute accelerates its route optimization engine","description":"Discover how AntsRoute improved its route optimization engine with a new generation of scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/software\/route-optimization-engine-scoring\/","twitter_card":"summary","twitter_title":"AntsRoute accelerates its route optimization engine","twitter_description":"Discover how AntsRoute improved its route optimization engine with a new generation of scoring algorithms up to 2.5x faster.","twitter_image":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/route-optimization-engine-scoring-2.webp","twitter_creator":"@AntswayCom","twitter_site":"@AntswayCom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Marie Henrion","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/antsroute.com\/en\/","name":"AntsRoute","description":"ANTSROUTE - Logiciel d&#039;optimisation de tourn\u00e9es | Planifier &amp; 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