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How to schedule appointments using Encompass Dock Time Calendar for Carrier

Carrier steps for scheduling dock appointments in the Encompass Dock Time Calendar: search by shipment or PO, drag to an open dock time, unschedule, move or change date; carriers get notifications. Needs Dock Time for Carrier App, v24.08+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 24.08

Pre-Conditions

Requires the distributor or manufacturer to install the Dock Time for Carrier App.

Steps

Encompass Dock Time Calendar for Carriers: How to Schedule Appointments
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1. Select the company and city combination in the "Destination Location" dropdown.
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2. Enter the Shipment or PO number.
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3. Click the Search button.
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4. Drag and drop the shipment onto an open dock time.
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5. Click Save to schedule the appointment.
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6. To un-schedule the appointment, select the appointment and click Un-schedule.
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7. To move dock appointments to a different time, drag and drop the shipment to an open dock and time.
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8. To move an appointment to a different date, click on the shipment and click the Change Date button.
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9. Select the date from the calendar.
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10. Click Done.
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Carriers will automatically receive an notification:

  • Confirming their dock appointment has been created

  • If there dock appointment has been unscheduled

  • If there dock appointment has been changed/updated

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