The Dispatch Restrictions feature enforces rules that restrict shipment assignments to routes based on specific attribute values. This ensures shipments meet configured criteria before routing, whether manually or through optimization. When a shipment fails to meet requirements, the system generates notifications to alert users and prevent non-compliant operations.
Enabling the Dispatch Restrictions Feature
Starting in version 24.10, the Configuration > Dispatch Restrictions module allows you to define and manage dispatch rules.
Access to this module is controlled by parameters assigned to the client_admin and dispatcher_admin roles.
By default, restrictions are disabled and must be explicitly configured.
To enable Dispatch Restrictions:
Go to Configuration > Parameters > Dispatch Restrictions.
Enable the applicable parameters (requires appropriate role permissions).
Configuring Dispatch Restrictions
To create a new dispatch restriction:
Navigate to Configuration > Dispatch Restrictions.
Click Add to open a new dispatch restriction form.
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Define the restriction rules:
Select a Shipment Field Item (e.g., Electronics).
Choose a Rule (e.g., Equals).
Set the Data Value (e.g., Biohazard).
Click 'I have verified this information to be correct.'
Click Add to save the configuration.
To edit an existing dispatch restriction:
Navigate to Configuration > Dispatch Restrictions.
Click the Edit button on the existing configuration record.
Make the necessary changes.
Click 'I have verified this information to be correct.'
Click Add to save the updated configuration.
Using Dispatch Restrictions
Once configured, Dispatch Restrictions validate unrouted shipments before manual routing or optimization occurs:
Non-compliant shipments are excluded from routing.
The system generates error or warning messages to inform users.
Notifications are triggered during:
Manual Routing: A prompt appears if selected shipments do not meet the criteria.
Optimization: A prompt appears when non-compliant shipments are included.