Dispatch & Scheduling
Warehouse Activity and Reporting Management for Dispatch Planning and Dock Door Scheduling
Junction Solutions’ dispatch workbench and dock door scheduling module provides not only vital visibility, but also the rich functionality needed to stay on top of distribution operations and stop problems before they occur. This is the ultimate tool set to streamline distribution processes and maximize efficiency.
Dispatch workbench and dock door scheduling allow the entire team, from production manager to customer service representative, to control warehouse activities and optimize truck and production schedules. They also link seamlessly into Microsoft Dynamics® AX to provide comprehensive analysis on picking, dock and service-level statistics.
Features & Benefits
Inbound/Outbound Truck Scheduling
Achieve complete, real-time first-in and first-out visibility, and view appointment versus arrival times. Maximize efficiencies by grouping orders and trucks. Auto-build trucks from standing orders and routes. Access a one-stop shop for system shipping activities, including packing slip posting and bill of lading printing.
Warehouse Activities
Respond quickly and flexibly to changing orders and fluctuating production schedules. Dispatchers can assign picking activities automatically and paperlessly based on priority. Manage trucks and order priority as well as change truck load orders.
Real-time Visibility
Monitor order progress and verify accuracy with visibility into quantity and inventory levels. Access ‘docked’ active truck views in seconds and run dock versus check-in versus check-out inquiries. Production managers have full visibility to update customer information and make last minute order changes to improve customer service. Production supervisors have visibility into real-time needs and can adjust production to accommodate changes.
Accurate Reporting
Take advantage of advanced reporting capabilities that give visibility into user-based picking statistics, truck-based records of activity, and service level statistics, such as load time and truck departure times. Identify and respond quickly to problem areas for increased efficiency.
