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Unmanaged freight / Exworks
In the case of EXW or FCA transport, the carrier is contracted by either the sender or the receiver party. This adds a layer of complexity to the use case since the shipper has no contact with the carrier and, thus, is not able to manage the carrier pool.
For this flow, we created a public login page on which everybody with a valid combination of Transport Order number and date (end of the slot range), can book a slot.
Book a slot
All fields in the booking wizard will be pre-filled with data from the TO. Additionally, the carrier/supplier can add a comment, carrier name, license plate, and driver name.
In the end, the slot suggestions are calculated based on the shipperâs dock preferences. The supplier/carrier can choose and book the slot that fits him best.
When booking a slot, youâre asked to provide an email address so we can send a confirmation email afterward.
View booking info in SB
When the supplier/carrier books a slot, itâll appear in the shipperâs list view and schedule view. The shipper can access the detail page for more info or when wanting to edit the slot.
View booking info in TMS
The license plate and driver info will be filled in CT.
The user will see the carrier in the flyover.
Update booking from SB/TMS
Users with the correct rights can update, reschedule or cancel the booking anytime. The person that booked (and left his email address) will receive an email.
Update booking from the public booking page
Updating the booking is possible via the following:
The public booking page
Fill in the TO number and date, and youâre redirected to the slot detail page where you can update the driver info, license plates, comment, update or cancel the booking
The email
Via the button in the confirmation email, you can access the same slot detail page
Side flows
TO is reassigned to another carrier
The initial carrier will receive a cancellation email
Depending on the booking rules: the new carrier is asked to book a new slot or is reassigned to the old order
đ Feature improvements
Unmanaged freight / Exworks
Add documents via the unmanaged booking flow
This feature allows users to add documents via the unmanaged booking flow.
Documents will be visible for the shipper in Slot Booking (not in Control Tower).
The booker is able to add, edit or delete the documents when editing the booking.
Show contact information in the booking wizard
When booking from the public booking page, the user doesn't have the contact information of the warehouse/shipper and will be stuck when thereâre no available bookings. This feature allows the shipper to add a phone number or email address that will be displayed in the wizard.
The shipper can add an email and phone number for every location.
When this info is filled in, it will appear in the wizard.
đ Bugs
Unmanaged freight vs booking requirements
The questions marked as âhiddenâ shouldnât be displayed in the booking wizard when booking via the public booking page.
No slot ranges
When a TO is created via CT or another external system, SB shouldnât apply a standard slot range of one week.
