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Daily Allocations

Optimize unallocated work items and reduce dead run distances.

Last updated on 10 Feb, 2026

TL;DR

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View daily allocations
Access the Daily Allocation View for unallocated work items.
2
Optimize allocations
Click on unallocated work to optimize automatically.
3
Recalculate dead runs
Check adjustments for dead runs and layover times.
4
Compare allocations
Show current and proposed allocations for review.
5
Explore options
Look at additional allocation options available.
6
Check total savings
Review the Total Savings Bar for optimal cost allocations.

Let's Do It Together!

Step 1: View Unallocated Work Items

  1. Access the Daily Allocation View to see your unallocated work items.

  2. Observe any layover times, pre/post check times, depot pull in/out icons, and dead runs in blue.

You will see details like the distance and layover times for each job.

Step 2: Click on Unallocated Work

  1. Click on the unallocated work item to let the platform optimize allocations automatically.

The platform will adjust based on current allocations for better efficiency.

Step 3: Recalculate Dead Runs

  1. Review adjustments like reducing dead run kilometers.

  2. Observe the new layover times after optimization.

Optimized routes will show reduced distances and improved layover times.

Snapshot

Step 4: Show Current and Proposed Allocations

  1. Click on Show Current to view the existing allocations.

  2. Then, click Proposed to see the new proposed allocations.

This helps in comparing current versus proposed allocations visually.

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Step 5: Explore Additional Allocation Options

  1. Look at other options for allocation displayed at the bottom.

  2. Review standard allocations like that to Ethan Thomas.

Step 6: Review Total Savings

  1. Check the Total Savings Bar for an overview of optimal allocations based on cost.

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