Delivery Run - Empower Manifest Creation

Delivery Run Overview

The SapphireOne Delivery Run function has been added as a precursor to the Manifest function which is the next item in the drop-down list of Manager functions. It is a pre-manifest function and assists the user to create a Manifest item automatically. From this Delivery Run function, the tool used to link to Manifest is Create Manifest Run. This will be added to the Manifest Inquiry that will allow users to create the Manifests for each Delivery Run. 

The SapphireOne Delivery Run function allows for the creation of specific Delivery Runs, and it also has the ability for Individual Clients to be linked to a Delivery Run. Clients can then be sorted into a particular run sequence or order with the use of arrow keys. This would then correspond with the order on the run that the deliveries will be sequenced.

Create Manifest Run

A SapphireOne Tool named Create Manifest Run exists. From a Manifest Inquiry selecting the Create Manifest Run would then link the Client Orders due for that day’s delivery in the pre-determined Delivery Run sequence. This function allows the user to organise the delivery of item by carrier. A carrier could be a Postal Service or a Courier/Freight company.

Delivery Run Inquiry

To obtain full details for the SapphireOne Delivery Run you can Look by selecting a Delivery Run and then selecting  . To Modify a Delivery Run you can double click on the Delivery Run, or you can click on the Delivery Run once and select the Modify  icon. Both screens look the same but only by selecting Modify can you amend the data. To create a new Delivery Run, click on the New  icon or use the keyboard shortcut.

Choosing between a Standard Inquiry and a Custom Inquiry Screen

In SapphireOne, all inquiry screens provide the option for customisation of the displayed item list. The feature, called Custom Inquiry, lets users choose the data fields to be shown and the sequence of data columns across the screen. The user can save infinite custom views. While a client list is used as an example to follow, any inquiry type can be customised in SapphireOne.

The Standard Inquiry Screen

The Standard Inquiry Screen in SapphireOne provides a foundational view of data, presenting a set of column fields for each record. This screen is designed to offer a straightforward and efficient way to access and review essential information.

The list above represents the standard inquiry list, displaying a fundamental set of data fields for each client record and includes two buttons as follows:

  • Swap to Custom Inquiry – When the user selects the ‘Swap to Custom Inquiry’ button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, SapphireOne will display the default Custom Inquiry Screen, which is documented below.
  • Show/Hide Audit Lines – Toggle the Audit lines panel open. This panel will display at the bottom of the Inquiry screen, benefiting workflow by providing an immediate view of the critical details for a selected line.

The Custom Inquiry Screen

When the user selects the ‘Swap to Custom Inquiry’ button from the Standard Inquiry, SapphireOne will display the default Custom Inquiry Screen, as shown below. This screen provides the user with a customisable view of the data set, which is maintained per user and for each particular inquiry.

The options available from the Custom Inquiry Screen are as follows:

  • Swap to Standard Inquiry – Return the view to a standard Inquiry.
  • Method List Box – This list box, in conjunction with the adjacent operator list box, allows for calculations to be performed across all rows of the displayed data. The results are displayed adjacent to the operator list box.
  • Operator List Box – Select an operator to apply to the method selected using the method list box.
  • Setup Button – The Setup button will open a modal screen with functionality to customise the Custom Inquiry, as documented in the following section.
  • Export Button – Open the data set in CSV format in the devices default spreadsheet application.

The Custom Inquiry Setup Screen

The Custom Inquiry setup screen allows for the customisation of the data view, which is maintained per user and for each particular inquiry. Once the user has customised the Custom Inquiry screen, the screen view will be maintained in subsequent sessions and is unique to the current user account. This screen also provides the option to select and save an unlimited number of custom views per user.

The Custom Inquiry setup screen provides the following functionality:

  • Favourite Sets – This option enables the user to save a custom-created screen for future use. For instance, the user can have a simple Inquiry screen for general use and a more complex screen view when auditing specific information.
  • Row Height – Adjust the table row height to the users preference.
  • Show Related Record – This option allows the user to add related fields from other tables. By ticking the Show Related checkbox at the top of the screen, the user can select a related record, and a view of that related record for the chosen entry will be displayed for that currently selected record. The user will need to select the fields to be displayed.
  • Reset to Default – Reset the display to the default view configuration as established by SapphireOne.

The Custom Inquiry setup screen provides the user with two main options for organising the data displayed:

  • To remove or relocate a column – Right-click on the column lines and choose from Delete, Move Left, or Move Right.
  • To add a column – Locate the desired data set in the list and double-click on it to add it to the custom view as a new column. Edit the location as described above if required. Almost every field within the SapphireOne data tables can be included in the Custom List screen, provided the user has the necessary authorisation.

Customising inquiry screens in SapphireOne allows for a tailored data view that meets the users specific needs. By leveraging the Custom Inquiry feature, the user can enhance their workflow efficiency and ensure that critical information is readily accessible.

Details Page

When first Looking or Modifying a Delivery Run Inquiry the Details Page is the first and only Page the user is presented with. This allows the user to Set Up or Modify a delivery Run by selecting clients to add to a run.

Area

  • Sequence – A unique sequence is automatically assigned.
  • Name – A name may be assigned to the delivery run.
  • Notes – You may enter any relevant notes to the delivery run. The clock allows you to add a Date/Time stamp to the notes.

Clients Area

You may manually add clients to the Delivery Run.

Post Code Area

You may add specific Post Codes to the Delivery Run. Any new clients that use this physical post code will then be added automatically to the Delivery Run.


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