Abstract: A system and method for assigning a plurality of locations to individuals and for creating work schedules and routes for the individuals is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, location data including a list of locations and location addresses is received. The location coordinates are determined from the location addresses. Next, individual data including addresses of the individuals is received, and individual coordinates are determined from the individual addresses. Next, the distances between the individual coordinates and location coordinates are determined, and the locations are assigned to the individuals based on the distances, the individual data and other predetermined criteria.