Dock appointment
You can create new appointments or modify existing appointments.
| Actions | Description |
|---|---|
| Cancel | Click this action button to cancel an appointment. |
| Fields | |
| Appointment # | The appointment number associated with the dock displays, if
applicable. The appointment number displays only for the existing appointments. |
| Location | The dock location for which you chose to take an appointment displays here. |
| Appointment Type | By default, the Outbound Pickup appointment type is selected for outbound dock locations, and Inbound Delivery for inbound and both inbound and outbound dock locations. |
| Start Date | This start date is defaulted with the date of the selected
slot. Enter the start date on which you want to take an appointment or choose the calendar lookup to change the date. |
| Start Time | This start time is defaulted with the time of the selected
slot. Enter the start time of the appointment or choose the time lookup to change the time. |
| Shipment # | Enter the shipment number you want to associate with the dock
appointment, if applicable. Choose the Lookup icon to search for shipments. The shipment's weight, volume, number of cases and number of pallets automatically displays. |
| Load # | Enter the load number you want to associate with the dock appointment,
if applicable. Choose the Lookup icon to search for loads. The number of cases and number of pallets associated with the load automatically displays. |
| Order # | Enter the order number you want to associate with the dock appointment, if applicable. |
| BOL # | Enter the bill of lading number you want to associate with the dock appointment, if applicable. |
| PRO # | Enter the PRO number you want to associate with the dock appointment, if applicable. |
| Carrier | Select the carrier for which you want to take an appointment, if applicable. |
| Notes | Enter any additional information associated with the dock appointment, if applicable. |
| Weight | Enter the weight of the shipment, if applicable. |
| Volume | Enter the volume of the shipment, if applicable. |
| No Of Cases | Enter the number of cases contained in the shipment or load, if applicable. |
| No Of Pallets | Enter the number of pallets contained in the shipment or load, if applicable. |
| Estimate End Time | Click this button to calculate and display the estimated end time in the End Time field. The estimated end time is calculated based on SAM definition for the productivity type, LOADING/UNLOADING |
| End Time | To specify a pre-determined end time, enter the end time. Choose the time lookup to change the time. |
Click Save to save the dock appointment.