SMART DOCK SCHEDULING PROCESS

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[ ] Retrieve Dock Availability: Fetch all available dock slots from the Dock Schedule data model for the selected date.
[ ] Get Carrier Details: Retrieve contact information and carrier rating for the assigned transport company.
[ ] Create Dock Appointment: Generate a new entry in the Dock Schedule data model containing the arrival time, dock number, and cargo details.
[ ] Calculate Estimated Unloading Time: Calculate duration based on cargo volume and dock type (e.g., Volume / Processing Rate).
[ ] Assign Warehouse Staff: Create a task for the Warehouse Supervisor to assign a loading bay team to the scheduled arrival.
[ ] Prepare Equipment: Create a task for the Yard Operator to ensure forklifts and pallets are ready at the assigned dock.
[ ] Update Dock Status: Change the status of the dock slot from 'Reserved' to 'Occupied' once the truck arrives.
[ ] Notify Carrier of Confirmation: Send an automated email to the carrier with the confirmed dock number and arrival window.
[ ] Driver Arrival Alert: Send an SMS to the truck driver when their dock is ready for check-in.
[ ] Calculate Total Daily Volume: Sum the total weight/units of all scheduled appointments for the current day to manage capacity.
[ ] Log Arrival Timestamp: Update the Dock Appointment entry with the actual arrival time when the gate guard checks the truck in.
[ ] Safety Inspection Task: Create a task for the dock worker to perform a quick safety check of the trailer before unloading begins.
[ ] Complete Unloading Entry: Update the appointment record to 'Completed' and record the departure time.
[ ] Remove Cancelled Slot: Remove the appointment entry from the active schedule if the carrier cancels the shipment.
[ ] Daily Dock Utilization Report: Generate a report summarizing dock occupancy, average turnaround time, and any delays experienced.

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