Locations

The Locations module assists in the creation, maintenance and retrieval of MTS data pertaining to how each location functions. The Locations data determines to a small degree how the orders are created in the Bookings form.

A Default Loading and Unloading rate controlled by 2 system parameters (GEO_DEFAULT_LOAD_RATE and GEO_DEFAULT_UNLOAD_RATE) is populated when a location is created.

The Locations data can be viewed, created, edited and maintained through the following Locations form.

Key Functionality

Address

Defines valid locations within MTS. The Address tab provides the facility to define and maintain Depots. As well as the address, the depot can be defined as a Branch or RDC. The longitudes and latitudes of the depot are entered along with open and close times - if required.

Special

Additional data such as Alternative Collection/Delivery Location can be attached to a location or comments can be added.

Parameters

This functionality could be used to determine characteristics such as ability to unload pallets i.e., fork lift available perhaps

Slots

Collection and Delivery Slots are maintained for each location. Each Slot details the collection and delivery windows on a particular day that the collection or delivery of goods from one location to another should be scheduled. Slots can be configured to use a specific Trailer Type and accept specific Product Types. Slots are filled by the Create TI’s process invoked from the Bookings form.

Constraints

Constraints can be added to a location, which are taken into account when orders are created. If a constraint is added to a location, then the constraint name, day, start time, end time and value are required. For example if a constraint MAX_TRLR_LENGTH with a value of 33 exists for a location, then, it indicates that trailers over the length of 33 cannot be used on a particular day, for the location in question.

Trailer Types

Defines the Trailer Types which are valid for the various locations. A location may only use one trailer type or many.

Contacts

Allows the maintenance of various contact names for locations.

Roles

A single location could behave as multiple location types, so that, for example, a Crossdock could also be a depot. This functionality is not currently used.