In order to use the Backhaul Optimization solution you will need to configure a closest facility layer using a network dataset. In order to configure this, you will need a routable network dataset. You can use the Network Analyst layer in StreetMap Premium for ArcGIS.
Creating a closest facility layer
- Open BackhaulOptimization.mxd
- Browse to and add a network dataset to the map document.
- Create a closest facility layer with the network dataset. For help creating a closest facility layer with your network dataset, see Creating a closest facility analysis layer.
- If running the backhaul scripts outside of ArcMap, save the closest facility layer as a layer file.