Route Optimization

Introduction

This Route Optimization Application is a Streamlit-based web tool designed to efficiently manage and optimize delivery routes. It is built with a focus on ease of use, integrating various functionalities like distance matrix calculations, data encryption, and route plotting, and transferring of data using the OCEAN protocol.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• OCEAN.py
• OR Tools
• Streamlit
• Plotly

Installation

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Install the required Python packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Ensure you have Streamlit installed. If not, install it using:

   pip install streamlit

Running the Application

To run the application, navigate to the streamlit directory and execute the following command in the terminal:

streamlit run app.py

This will open the application in your default web browser.

Features

• Data Loading: Ability to load and process data from various sources.
• Route Optimization: Implements algorithms to optimize delivery routes for efficiency.
• Distance Matrix Calculation: Supports creating distance matrices using different APIs.
• Data Encryption and Transfer: Offers functionality to encrypt and transfer data securely.
• Interactive UI: A user-friendly interface to input data, view, and interact with the optimized routes.

Data Files

The application uses several data files to operate:

• vehicles_lmd.csv: Information about the vehicles.
• orders_lmd.csv: Details of the orders to be delivered.
• depots_lmd.csv: Data regarding depots.
• helper_funcs.py: A module containing helper functions for various tasks.

Video Demonstration

• View our demo video!