Change a delivery round in the proposal for the day
Give a stop to another delivery driver, remove a delivery, move a whole round, add a return to the depot or lower the minimum stops for a single day, before approving.
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The proposal for the day calculates the delivery rounds at the same time as the cleanings. You can correct them before approving: give a stop to another delivery driver, remove a delivery, hand a whole round to someone else, impose a return to the depot. With each change, the times are recalculated. Allow 1 to 2 minutes per change.
To generate and approve the proposal, see the proposal for the day. To follow the rounds once they are approved, see the delivery route sheet.
Give a stop to another delivery driver
Step by step
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In the timeline, click the round's block, for example “Rnd 1”. The details open, with the list of stops and their arrival time.
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On the stop's row, click Change.
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Under “Give to another driver…”, read the list of delivery drivers. The message “Calculating options (rounds replayed)…” is shown during the calculation.
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Click the delivery driver you choose. Each row gives their arrival time and the time added to their day.
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Read the message: “… given to …. Rounds recalculated; nothing is saved until “Approve proposal”.”
| Colour | What it means |
|---|---|
| Green | It fits |
| Orange | It fits, at a cost |
| Red | Not possible: capacity, depot, hours or deadlines |
Move a whole round
Do this when a delivery driver is absent or a vehicle is missing.
Step by step
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Open the round's block in the timeline.
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At the bottom of the details, click Move round to…. The list of delivery drivers is shown, with the same colours.
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Click the delivery driver who takes over the round. All the addresses move together and the times of both rounds are recalculated.
Remove a delivery from a round
Step by step
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Open the round's block in the timeline.
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On the stop's row, click Change.
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Click the “Remove from round” button. The “Remove this delivery from the round?” window opens.
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Click Remove from round. The delivery no longer has a delivery driver: it moves to “Decisions to make”.
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To go back, click “Undo” on its card, in “Decisions to make”. The message “Round change undone.” is shown.
Lower the minimum stops for this day only
Do this when a “Delivery” card is left without a solution because a delivery driver would not have enough stops to set off.
Step by step
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In “Decisions to make”, open the delivery's card.
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Under “Suggested solutions”, click the solution “Lower the minimum for this day only”. The “Lower the minimum for this day only?” window opens.
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Under “Minimum stops this day”, enter a whole number, from 0 to 50.
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Click Apply for this day. The rounds are recalculated.
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Check the line placed above the decisions, for example “Minimum stops for this day: 2 (usual: 3)”.
Change the order or add a return to the depot
These two settings are in the “Manual assignment” part, under the timeline.
Step by step
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Expand “Manual assignment”, then go down to the “Delivery” list.
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To change the order, grab an address by its handle, or use the arrows. The banner “New order pending…” is shown.
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Click Recalculate the round. The message “Visit order changed: journeys and times recalculated.” is shown.
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To impose a return to the depot after a stop, click Return to depot here. The message “Return to depot added.” is shown.
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To remove it, click the “Delete this return” button. The message “Return to depot removed.” is shown.
Frequently asked questions
Are my changes saved straight away?
No. Before approval, the round changes stay in the proposal. They are written to the schedule when you click “✓ Approve proposal”. Only the “Apply” button on a row of “Manual assignment” saves straight away.
Can a round be dragged in the timeline?
No. A delivery round and a depot stop cannot be dragged: go through the round's details.
Should the minimum stops be lowered for every day?
Only if the problem comes back often. The solution “Lower the minimum stops for every day” opens the permanent setting; “for this day only” affects only the day shown.
Why does a removed delivery stay in “Decisions to make”?
Because it is waiting for a delivery driver. The card says: “You removed this delivery from a round. It is waiting to be given to a delivery driver.”