# Dispatch

It contains: \
🧾 Details of the order(s) to be delivered \
📍 Delivery addresses for each order \
👤 Assigned driver detail\
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⏱️ When is a Trip Sheet Created?

* ✅ A trip sheet is created once the order has been **picked** and **checked**.
* 🚚 It is generated when the driver is at the **outbound area** ready to take the boxes from the warehouse for delivery.
* ⚠️ If an order does not appear in the list when creating a trip sheet, it means that:
  * The order has **not yet been picked**, or
  * The order has **not yet been checked**.

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### 🛠️ How to Create a Trip Sheet

1. 📂 Click on **Create Trip Sheet** from the side menu or listing.
2. 👤 Select the **Driver** and the **Route** (Local or Remote).
   * ➕ If the driver does not exist, add them during creation.
   * Required details: **Name, Surname, Contact Number**.
3. 📅 Select the **Delivery Date**.
4. 📝 (Optional) Add **Notes** to the trip sheet for internal or driver reference.
5. 📦 Add the **Order(s)** that need to be dispatched on this trip sheet.
6. ✅ Click on **Create Trip Sheet** to finalize.

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### 🔄 How to Update a Trip Sheet

1. 📂 From the trip sheet listing, use the **dropdown** and select **Update**.
2. ✏️ All options available in **Create Trip Sheet** are also available here:
   * Change driver or route
   * Edit delivery date
   * Update notes
   * Add more orders
3. ➖ Orders can also be **removed** from the trip sheet if needed.
4. ✅ Save changes to confirm the update.

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### 📤 How to Dispatch a Trip Sheet

1. 📂 From the trip sheet listing, use the **dropdown** and select **Dispatch**.
2. ⚠️ A confirmation will appear asking the user to confirm dispatch.
3. ✅ Once dispatched:
   * The trip sheet can **only be viewed or printed**.
   * It can no longer be updated.

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### 👀 How to View, Print & Download a Trip Sheet

1. 📂 From the trip sheet listing, use the **dropdown** and select **View**.
2. 🖨️ From here, the user can:
   * Print or download a **PDF** version of the trip sheet.
   * View or print each order’s **Delivery Note** and **Packing List**.

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#### 📌 Summary

The **Dispatch process in OrderEazi** ensures orders are properly documented and organized before leaving the warehouse. It includes:

1. 🛠️ **Creating** a trip sheet with driver, route, and order details.
2. 🔄 **Updating** a trip sheet before dispatch if any changes are required.
3. 📤 **Dispatching** the trip sheet to lock and finalize the delivery.
4. 👀 **Viewing, printing, or downloading** trip sheets, delivery notes, and packing lists.

This process provides structure, accountability, and clarity for both warehouse staff and drivers.