The project timeline is the visual display of key time-based contract elements like the ones you see below.
It will show you all instances of:
Line Item Groups dates
Delivery Logistics dates and times
Store Logistics dates and times
These events are very important when determining the conflict window of an event, and to understand what state the event is in.
Pre-Event State: When the current time is before any of the events on the timeline, including the start of a delivery window, the start of an in-store pickup window, or the start of a line item group. Here’s an example of a Pre-Event timeline:
In Progress State: When the current time is equal to or after the first event on the timeline, including the start of a delivery window, the start of an in-store pickup window, or the start of a line item group. Here’s an example of an In Progress timeline:
Event Complete State: When the current time is after the last event on the timeline, including the end of a delivery window, the end of an in-store return window, or the end of a line item group. Here’s an example of a Post-Event timeline:
Here is the ‘anatomy’ of the project timeline for those that want to understand what each symbol on your timeline means:
And finally, if you are using the In-Store Carryout or Return logistics options, you will see icons for people instead of trucks:
