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Set Earliest Start and Latest End Times for Auto Routing

Define a time window for when routes begin and end using Auto Route in the Route Planner.

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Written by Sierra Burton
Updated over a week ago

This feature is available on Goodshuffle Pro Standard and above.

When using the Auto Route feature in Goodshuffle Pro's Route Planner, you can define a time range for your routes by setting an Earliest Start Time and a Latest End Time. This ensures that all generated routes fall within your designated operating hours.


Setting Default Times in Dispatch Settings

To define your default auto routing hours:

  1. Go to Dispatch > Settings.

  2. Under Shift Time Constraints, enter:

    • Earliest Shift Start Time

    • Latest Shift End Time

  3. Click Save Settings.

All resulting Auto Routes will:

  • Begin no earlier than the Earliest Start Time

  • End no later than the Latest End Time

  • Note: Timing is calculated based on warehouse departure and return


Time Validation Rules

To ensure valid inputs:

  • The system prevents entering a start time later than the end time

  • The system also prevents entering an end time earlier than the start time

If either occurs, you’ll be prompted to correct the input before proceeding.


What Do These Time Settings Control?

The Earliest Start Time and Latest End Time represent the timeframe within which trucks can depart from and return to the warehouse during routing.

  • Start Time: When a truck may leave the origin warehouse

  • End Time: When a truck must return to the destination warehouse

🧠 Important: This time range is measured from the departure from the origin warehouse to the return to the destination warehouse. It does not refer to the time of the first or last delivery/pickup.


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