Introduction:
A Simple Dispatch is used when you need to create a quick truck request without completing a full dispatch order. This option is useful when a shift already exists and you need to attach a simple request to it, or when no shift exists and the dispatcher will build the shift manually.
Navigation
Go to MMS > Dispatch > Dispatch Board.
At the top left, click New Order.
Select Simple Dispatch.
This opens the Simple Dispatch form.
Required Fields
The following fields must be completed before submitting:
Shift Date
Start Time
Number of Trucks
Source or Source Description
Destination or Destination Description
Optional fields include:
Mix
Comments
Is this a shift?
Step 1: Select Whether This Is Part of a Shift
You must choose one of two paths:
Path A: “Yes” — Attach to an Existing Shift
If you select Yes under Is this a shift?:
A dropdown will appear showing Existing Shifts for [Date].
Select the shift you want the request to attach to.
Complete any optional fields, such as Mix or Comments.
When submitted:
The Simple Dispatch request goes to the dispatcher’s notification inbox.
The request becomes part of the selected shift.
The shift will activate if it was not already activated.
Path B: “No” — Create a Stand-Alone Request
If you select No:
Choose a Source Project and Destination Project,
or enter Source/Destination descriptions manually.Complete any optional fields, including Mix and Comments.
When submitted:
The request is sent to the dispatcher’s notification inbox.
Because it is not tied to a shift, the dispatcher will create or complete the order.
It will appear in the Manual Shift section at the bottom of the Dispatch Board page.
Step 2: Submit the Request
Review all required fields.
Click Order Simple Dispatch.
After clicking submit:
The request is finalized and cannot be edited on this screen.
Editing a Simple Dispatch
You can only edit the Simple Dispatch before clicking Order Simple Dispatch.
After submission, any edits must be made by the dispatcher through the normal fulfill/edit workflow.