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To be able to optimize and/or analyze your schedule, the Cost preference must be set up. The optimization depends on the cost parameters to determine whether the solution is a good result. Cost calculation is at the heart of the optimization algorithm.
In this article, you will learn how to set the Cost preference.
To access the preference, follow these steps:
Go into your schedule.
Click on the Preferences icon on the top-left side of the screen.
Go into the All tab underneath the search bar, click Misc, then click on Costs.
Click Add Preference at the bottom of the pop-up.
Vehicle cost parameters
Daily fixed cost. This cost represents the indirect costs of operating the vehicle, e.g. funding, insurance, devaluation, etc. This cost is in a daily perspective. The generic figure in this box is 1,000, but you can put something more accurate here. From the system perspective, this cost means adding another row to the vehicle screen.
Distance unit cost. Cost per distance unit (e.g. miles), which usually includes fuel and wear-and-tear costs. Used for both service trips and deadheads. The generic figure in this box is 1, but you can put in something more accurate here. Must be more than zero.
Vehicle type. You can add different costs per vehicle type by clicking Add a new vehicle type at the bottom of the preferences (see image below). You can choose which vehicle type you want to specify costs for and add the above costs into the fields.
Driver cost parameters
Driver daily fixed cost (Optional). This cost represents the indirect costs of having a driver on the payroll, e.g. benefits, training, etc. This cost is in a daily perspective. The generic cost can be 3 hours of an hourly wage. From the system perspective, this cost means adding another row to the duty screen.
Hourly wage. This cost represents the direct costs of a driver’s work, i.e. the hourly salary. It should be the employer's cost, which is higher than what the driver makes per hour. This cost is important for vehicle optimization to estimate the cost of layovers not in the depot.