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How to set the sequence of orders using 'Trip Optimizer+ beta' feature

This guide provides a quick overview of how to set the sequence of orders using 'Trip Optimizer+ beta' by considering proper distance and taking into account both start and end locations.

Introduction:

Dropboy provides a 'Trip optimizer+ beta' feature that efficiently organizes 'A to B' or 'Via Hub' orders, considering factors like proper distance, streets, roads, and bridges. It factors in 'Trip starting time,' 'Starting point location,' 'End point location,' 'Observe time slots,' and 'Minimize waiting time.'

In this article, we learn how to sort orders based on proper distance considering only 'Trip starting time,' 'start' and 'end' locations factors. Let's understand how to optimize and comprehend these factors.

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+ beta' icon. (Before clicking, take a quick look at the map and the sequence of orders in the 'Tasks 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

If you want to change 'Trip Starting time' at vehicle level follow this article:
How to set any day's 'Start times' for any vehicle
How to set 'Start times' to begin from the previous day

'Preferred Hub' location is shown.

If you want to change 'Preferred Hub' location at vehicle level follow this article: How to change 'Hub Location' for a vehicle as default

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 change 'Start Point Location' for a vehicle as default
How to set or change 'End Point Location' for a vehicle as default

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 Confirm button.

Dropboy optimizes the complete vehicle trip list 'Trip optimizer+ beta' based on the 'Trip Starting time,' start, and end locations.

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

Updated on: 25/06/2024

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