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specialty
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[ESRI software]
In ArcGIS Network Analyst, an object used in vehicle routing problem (VRP) analysis. A specialty is used to represent a specific capability that may be required by certain orders and supported by certain routes. Orders requiring a given specialty may only be assigned to routes that also support that specialty. For example, an order may require an electrician, so it can only be serviced by a route that also supports the electrician specialty.
