Smart Dock Scheduling Process

Rozpoczęcie przepływu pracy/procesu.

Fetch all available dock slots from the Dock Schedule data model for the selected date.

Retrieve contact information and carrier rating for the assigned transport company.

Generate a new entry in the Dock Schedule data model containing the arrival time, dock number, and cargo details.

Calculate duration based on cargo volume and dock type (e.g., Volume / Processing Rate).

Create a task for the Warehouse Supervisor to assign a loading bay team to the scheduled arrival.

Create a task for the Yard Operator to ensure forklifts and pallets are ready at the assigned dock.

Change the status of the dock slot from 'Reserved' to 'Occupied' once the truck arrives.

Send an automated email to the carrier with the confirmed dock number and arrival window.

Send an SMS to the truck driver when their dock is ready for check-in.

Sum the total weight/units of all scheduled appointments for the current day to manage capacity.

Update the Dock Appointment entry with the actual arrival time when the gate guard checks the truck in.

Create a task for the dock worker to perform a quick safety check of the trailer before unloading begins.

Update the appointment record to 'Completed' and record the departure time.

Remove the appointment entry from the active schedule if the carrier cancels the shipment.

Generate a report summarizing dock occupancy, average turnaround time, and any delays experienced.

Koniec przepływu pracy/procesu.