Quantum Lab
Next-generation planning experiments, grounded in benchmarks
Quantum Lab lets you explore IonQ-powered optimization for assignment and selection subproblems—benchmarked against proven classical solvers. This is research-grade capability with production-grade transparency.
Quantum workflows are experimental. The initial use case focuses on assignment/selection subproblems and does not guarantee superiority over classical solvers for full route optimization.
Quantum research partner
Freight Command is working with Hicks Group Quantum Lab to develop and benchmark the quantum experimentation layer behind Freight Command Optimizer. Initial work focuses on assignment and selection subproblems, benchmarked against classical optimization baselines.
Experimental by design
Quantum workflows are clearly labeled and optional. They supplement—not replace—classical optimization in production.
Assignment & selection focus
The first quantum use case targets assignment and selection subproblems—matching loads to assets or choosing consolidation options.
Benchmarked against classical
Every quantum run is compared to a classical baseline solver so you can evaluate results with full transparency.
Approval-gated usage
Quantum compute is usage-based and requires explicit approval before runs are submitted to IonQ hardware.
How it works
From subproblem to benchmark
You define an assignment or selection subproblem extracted from your broader planning workflow. The platform runs it on IonQ hardware and compares the result against your configured classical solver—same constraints, same objective, side-by-side metrics.
Step 1
Extract a subproblem
Isolate an assignment or selection decision from your dispatch or routing workflow.
Step 2
Run dual solvers
Submit to IonQ-backed quantum experiments and a classical baseline in parallel.
Step 3
Review benchmarks
Compare solution quality, runtime, and cost before deciding whether to expand quantum usage.
Interested in quantum benchmarking?
Quantum Lab access is available on Pro Operator and Enterprise plans. Usage is billed separately with approval controls.