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How to identify waiting time by setting up the sequence of orders using 'Trip Optimizer+ beta' feature

This guide offers a quick overview of how to identify waiting time by setting up the sequence of orders using 'Trip Optimizer+ beta' feature.

Introduction:

Dropboy provides a 'Trip optimizer+ beta' feature that identify waiting time along with organizes 'A to B' or 'Via Hub' orders. Along with setting up the sequence, the system identify waiting time. Learn more about it in this article.

Remember: There is a limit; you can sort/optimize with 'Trip optimizer+ beta' up to 150 orders for the 'Tasks List'.

For more details about 'Trip optimizer+ beta' feature, follow this article: What is the major difference between 'Optimize trip' vs 'Trip optimizer+ beta' features
If you don't know why you are sorting the order list, follow this article: Why should I set the sequence of 'Tasks List'

Steps:

Open the web portal and log in.

If unfamiliar, follow this article: How to login in to the Dropboy web application

Navigate to the Dispatching tab and click on it.

Click on the any vehicle.

The 'Tasks List' opens, and on the map, all order stops become visible with lines. These stops appear according to your orders sequence.

If your vehicle trip list is empty, follow this article to learn about: How to assign orders to a vehicle from the filters list using the drag-and-drop feature

If there is no line on the map between stops, for enabling it, follow this article: How to enable or disable trips path or lines on the map

If you don't know about stop numbers, follow this article: What is the stop number and how to view stops on orders and the map

Click on the 'Trip optimizer+' icon. (Before clicking, take a quick look at the map and the sequence of orders in the vehicle trip list)

The 'Trip optimizer+ beta' factors list will be opened.

For understanding all 'Trip optimizer+ beta' factors, follow this article: Understanding the factors of 'Trip optimizer+ beta' feature

'Trip Starting time' is shown.

If you want to change 'Trip Starting time' follow this article: How to change 'Trip starting time' for a specific day for any vehicle in the Dispatching tab

'Preferred Hub' location is shown.

If you want to change 'Preferred Hub' location follow this article: [How to set up and change the locations for any vehicle][Coming Soon]

Click on the dropdown for 'Starting point for trip' and 'Ending point for trip' (If you wish to change the location, note that this will only update the trip list for the selected day).

If 'Starting' and 'Ending' points aren't visible by default, follow this article for setup: [How to set up and change the locations for any vehicle][Coming Soon]

Click on the 'Select overflow tray' dropdown if you want to change.

If you are unfamiliar with trays, refer to this article: What are the features of the "Trays" tab? How can I read the "Trays" article sequentially

Click on "Observe time slots" checkbox

After enabling the 'Observe time slots' checkbox, another checkbox, 'Minimize waiting time', will be enabled.

Click on Confirm button.

Dropboy optimizes the complete 'Tasks List' using 'Trip optimizer+ beta,' considering 'Trip Starting time,' start, and end locations. The total waiting time is also identified and displayed in the 'Trip Total' area.

Notice that the 'Tasks List' has been rearranged, and consequently, the path on the map has changed. (Compare with Step # 04)

Observe that in the 'Trip Total' Details, 'wait acceptance' is enabeled, check the 'Duration' and 'Total waiting time' displayed.

You can disable the 'wait acceptance'. After disabling, the duration will reduce because waiting time is disabled.

Updated on: 13/05/2024

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