DU Types

This allows configuration of dispatch unit types.

Despatch Unit Types are the physical resources on which goods are despatched and delivered; e.g. pallets or roll cages. When setting up the DU Type the volume and maximum weight capacities need to be known and entered. The RPE value will be used when orders are being generated and if using Pallets rather than Roll Pallets (Cages) this value should be set to one so as to enable a direct conversion. If both Roll Pallets and Pallets are being used then this value should be the correct conversion factor applicable to the DU Types being used.

It also contains a flag to indicate whether quantities of each type can be decimal values. This determines whether the quantity values throughout the system in following forms will be allowed to be a decimal value: Orders, Trip Summary, Lane Based Order Entry, Order Entry Target, Order Templates, Order Tracking, Debrief by Invoice, Trip Manipulation and Trip Debrief.

To enter a new DU type click New:

Key in the required information and click Save or Cancel to return to the main form.

You can use the search buttons to find the new DU Type and the edit to make any changes.