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UPS Using Software To Eliminate Left Turns

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the you-can't-get-there-from-here dept.

cybermage writes "The NY Times has a story about UPS using software to dramatically reduce the number of left turns their drivers take. With a fleet of vehicles their size, the time and money saved by pre-planning routes that try to eliminate left turns means big savings." Some CS major probably figured this out instead of traveling salesman.

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  1. Re:Circle.... by gentooligan · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Only in the UK where people still drive on the wrong side of the road.

  2. Off-topic by PinkyDead · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Who you calling a 'Brit'! Do that again and I will slap you into the middle of next week.

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  3. Re:Flashing Green by nschubach · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well, there you go. If we can't get the world to stick to traffic light standards, how can we possibly ask Microsoft to stick to software standards?

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