Why we keep version 1 (2004)?
- Version 1 does not have some of the user options available in version 2,
however, this lack of flexibility also simplifies
the program interface,
making it more user-friendly. The options that are not
available in version 1 are:
the choice between British/US and metric
units of measurement; and the ability to specify if own truck,
rented truck,
or paid delivery service is used for product delivery (for estimation of
minimum transportation charge).
What is new in version 2 (2006)?
- The ability to choose between British/US and metric systems;
- The Minimum Transportation Charge option allows the user to choose
from various shipment methods including:
own truck, rented truck, or paid delivery services;
- The Maximum Roundtrip Distance option gives the user the
ability to launch Google Map service directly from
the tool.
This option allows the users to compare the Maximum Roundtrip Distance
estimated by the tool and the
actual distance reported in Google-map.