Tackling large-scale optimization problems has always been a priority issue in the supply chain space – and will continue to be. That’s why we’re excited to see more and more forward-thinking organizations start to leverage the power of quantum computing to identify and solve complex supply chain and logistics issues efficiently. We’re proud to be the quantum provider behind SavantX’s work as they harness quantum computing to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance risk management.

The team used a program from SavantX called HONE (Hyper Optimizational Nodal Efficiency) that utilized optimization algorithms on the D-Wave quantum annealer and they are now reporting improvements ranging from 30% to 60% depending upon which metric. These improvements are worth millions of dollars.

HONE runs continuously to optimize crane movement, decide which trucks are called into the terminal and when, and set upcoming truck schedules. With HONE, truck drivers use an app that directs them to the right container based on a crane’s current location, reducing crane movement while increasing crane productivity. The result is a reduction of wait time for truckers, and increased movement of containers out of the port. Deliveries per day per crane went from 60 to 97 following HONE implementation, a 62% increase in productivity.