Managing my logistics

Moving stuff around is one of the most important yet time-consuming activities in EVE Online. I believe the success of any industrial operation relies on the efficiency of how logistics are organized.

I think a logistics system should react quickly to any requirement or change in the field, while simultaneously dealing with all factors surrounding its mission. These factors include cargo size, cargo value, trip length, and ganking risks; everything should be planned ahead of undocking the hauler.

 

 

Here I am sharing my logistics model and how I manage hauling between different locations. Don’t be fooled by the dots moving in one direction (thanks to Claude AI for letting me down during the creation of the infographic); all the connections between stations are actually bidirectional.

The first factor I prioritize is flexibility. Each production station (Capitals and T2) has its own runner, DST (Deep Space Transport), and freighter. This allows me to use the adequate ship for each run depending on the size and importance of the cargo.

The low-sec Sotiyo is served by a hauling service due to the high risk. When launching a capital manufacturing campaign, I import raw materials from Jita or Amarr using this service, which delivers them to the Sotiyo. I then use my own freighter to transport compressed ores and moon materials to the Tatara. After refining, I use the freighter again to move the minerals back to the Sotiyo for manufacturing. It is a big investment for a ship that is only used twice a month, but the gain in efficiency is astronomical. After all, I might use this freighter to manufacture its relevant Jump Freighter.

For the high-sec T2 manufacturing operation, it is quite straightforward. Usually, a DST is enough to feed the station with raw materials for T2 modules runs, but when manufacturing Capitals in high-sec, a freighter becomes a must-have. The runner is used for last minute shopping and for moving final products to Amarr or Jita through the mighty Ahbazon system.

I believe my model is not flawless. It has worked until now, but I need to keep an eye on efficiency, especially if I want to scale my production.