Yes, and no. The usage of ORION and DIAD has correlated with improved efficiency for the average UPS route. According to UPS, they save about eight miles per driver. However, many users still criticize the software for coming up with loony routes. Some drivers report having three stops on the same block separated by hours of driving, while others report a bug that ignores business closing times. Often, drivers must ignore the ORION route to prioritize businesses that will close before the planned arrival time or make other on-the-fly adjustments to make the routes work. All this is to say, ORION does make drivers more efficient, but not because it optimizes routes perfectly. It works to an extent, then the experienced delivery drivers behind the wheel make corrections to reduce bugs and improve the route