Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Optimization of regional truck hours for delivery services
Agreement Number:
983516
Agreement Value:
$409,200.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 3, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Truck-based delivery is a growing business service in Canada as the prevalence of e-commerce dramatically increases. This project aims to improve the efficiency and business capabilities associated with truck-based delivery systems. Currently, delivery companies operate on a first-come, first-served service basis, typically using manual scheduling methods. Because the demand and the associated deliveries are dynamic in nature, it is becoming increasingly challenging to accurately estimate vehicle resource requirements and to plan efficient delivery routes ahead of time. The objective of the Project is for the University of Calgary and the NRC to partner with industry partner Bison Transport to develop and implement AIbased methods and tools to help build an intelligent regional logistics network for truck-based delivery that satisfies service level goals using the minimum amount of delivery routes.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2N 1N4
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-983516
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108102864
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 452 days.
Amendment Date
Apr 17, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: