What It Does
Drive time is the silent killer of field-service margin. SalesButler's Route Optimization runs a nearest-neighbor TSP solver across each tech's geocoded jobs for a given day, starting from their last known GPS location (or your home address as a fallback). One click produces an ordered visit list with total drive minutes, and the optimized sequence is written back to each job. Saved route plans preserve the day's planned sequence and forecast for reporting.
Step-by-Step Guide
Pick a Tech and Date
On the route-optimizer page, choose any tech and any date.
Click Optimize
The TSP solver builds the optimal sequence in seconds.
Review Drive Time
See the ordered visit list with total drive minutes for the day.
Save the Plan
Save the route plan to the dispatch board for the tech.
Tech Drives the Plan
The tech's portal shows jobs in optimized order.
Why You'll Love This Feature
Nearest-Neighbor TSP
Industry-standard routing minimizes total drive time.
Starts From GPS
Routes start from each tech's last known GPS location.
Geocoded Jobs
Every dispatch job is geocoded so routing is accurate.
Total Drive Forecast
See the day's expected drive minutes before you commit.
Saved Route Plans
Plans persist for reporting and historical analysis.
Re-Run Anytime
If jobs change, re-run the optimizer with one click.
Perfect For
Multi-stop service days where order matters
Reducing drive time across a large service area
Fitting one more job in by being smart about sequence
Comparing actual vs forecast drive time for tech performance
Justifying tech assignments based on geographic efficiency