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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:Not a bad idea by michrech · · Score: 0, Troll
    Heh. I think someone needed to do some proofreading to see if they any words out. :)

    It really _is_ an idea, so true, so true.
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  2. So Karl Rove works for UPS now? by otis+wildflower · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's a plot by Chimpy McBu$hitlerburton to do something sneaky... Lord knows what it is, but it's gotta be...

  3. Re:Drivers feeling more important... by heinousjay · · Score: 0, Troll

    Getting in front of a car in the traffic lane while merging from an on-ramp is part of the system. Apparently the zipper escapes you as well, my friend.

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  4. Re:This story pops up every couple o months by heinousjay · · Score: 0, Troll

    That seems excessive. If the unionistas knew anything about management, they wouldn't be qualified to be in the union anymore.

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  5. Re:I have a solution. by matthewcraig · · Score: 0, Troll

    She's laughing because of nervousness. What you are saying is racist and degrading to her.