Why do we set locations and how does it optimize distance for drivers
This guide offers a quick overview of why we set locations and how it optimizes distance for drivers.
Dropboy offers location setting features that allow you to define default options when creating or editing a vehicle. These defaults can be adjusted from the dispatch tab. Dispatch locations take priority over defaults when specified, optimizing tasks visible in the dispatcher tab. For a deeper understanding, please read this article completely.
By choosing a location from 'Preferred hub', you define the default hub for the vehicle's driver handling via hub orders. The driver will deliver or pick up items from this specified location. If you are not familiar with the concept of via hub orders, refer to the related article.
By choosing a location from 'preferred starting point for trip', you establish the default starting location for the vehicle's driver when handling A to B orders. The driver's A to B orders are optimized based on this location, with the first orders being in close proximity. Subsequent orders follow a similar pattern.
By choosing a location from 'Preferred ending point for trips', you define the default destination for the vehicle's driver when handling A to B orders. The driver's A to B orders are optimized based on this location, with the final orders being in close proximity to it.
Keep these points in mind for 'Preferred starting point for trip' and 'Preferred ending point for trip':
1. Selecting only the starting point will optimize orders sequentially. The first order will be at the top, followed by subsequent orders near the previous ones.
2. Choosing both the starting and ending points will optimize orders based on both locations, not just the starting point. The goal is to have the last order near the ending point.
3. If you only select an ending point without a starting point, orders will be optimized according to the endpoint.
Setting the 'starting time' means that the driver is required to strictly start trips according to the specified time.
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Dropboy offers location setting features that allow you to define default options when creating or editing a vehicle. These defaults can be adjusted from the dispatch tab. Dispatch locations take priority over defaults when specified, optimizing tasks visible in the dispatcher tab. For a deeper understanding, please read this article completely.
1. Preferred Hub
By choosing a location from 'Preferred hub', you define the default hub for the vehicle's driver handling via hub orders. The driver will deliver or pick up items from this specified location. If you are not familiar with the concept of via hub orders, refer to the related article.
2. Preferred starting point for trip
By choosing a location from 'preferred starting point for trip', you establish the default starting location for the vehicle's driver when handling A to B orders. The driver's A to B orders are optimized based on this location, with the first orders being in close proximity. Subsequent orders follow a similar pattern.
3. Preferred ending point for trip
By choosing a location from 'Preferred ending point for trips', you define the default destination for the vehicle's driver when handling A to B orders. The driver's A to B orders are optimized based on this location, with the final orders being in close proximity to it.
Keep these points in mind for 'Preferred starting point for trip' and 'Preferred ending point for trip':
1. Selecting only the starting point will optimize orders sequentially. The first order will be at the top, followed by subsequent orders near the previous ones.
2. Choosing both the starting and ending points will optimize orders based on both locations, not just the starting point. The goal is to have the last order near the ending point.
3. If you only select an ending point without a starting point, orders will be optimized according to the endpoint.
4. Trip starting time
Setting the 'starting time' means that the driver is required to strictly start trips according to the specified time.
Related Articles
How can i assign or change the driver for a created vehicle
How to add additional vehicle information and their significance
Check the app's status here. If you can't access Dropboy, chat or report issues
Updated on: 31/10/2023
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