How Can I Plan Daily Delivery Runs Using Time Windows and Priorities?
You can plan daily delivery runs using time windows and priorities by recording each order's delivery window and priority level, grouping orders by region and window, assigning each group to a driver and following the run through the day.
In Jestor, orders, runs and drivers are connected, and views sorted by window and priority make the daily plan clear.
Why are delivery runs hard to plan?
Customers ask for specific windows, some orders are urgent and new orders arrive after the plan is made.
When planning happens on paper or in someone's head, urgent orders are missed and drivers cross the city several times.
What problems does run planning solve?
- Urgent orders delivered late
- Time windows ignored
- Drivers with unbalanced loads
- Last-minute orders squeezed in randomly
- No record of the planned versus actual run
How do I plan delivery runs in Jestor?
- Add time window and priority fields to each order.
- Group orders into runs by region and window.
- Assign each run to a driver and vehicle.
- Sort the driver's view by window and priority.
- Track status as drivers complete each stop.
| Priority | Example | Planning rule |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent | Same-day commitment | Placed first in the run |
| Scheduled window | Customer chose a time | Grouped by window |
| Flexible | Any time today | Fills the remaining capacity |
How do I handle orders that arrive after planning?
Late orders appear in a separate view until the dispatcher adds them to a run.
The driver's mobile view updates as soon as the order is assigned.
Why use Jestor for delivery run planning?
- Window and priority fields: every order carries its constraints.
- Runs linked to drivers: daily plans visible to everyone.
- Mobile views: drivers follow their run in order.
- Planned versus actual: completion times recorded for analysis.
Comparing the planned run with what actually happened shows where estimates were wrong. Over time, the team learns how many stops each region can handle per window.
This is how you plan daily delivery runs using time windows and priorities with fewer surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jestor calculate optimized routes?
Jestor organizes orders, windows and runs; route calculation can come from your preferred routing tool.
How do I get started?
Create a free account at jestor.com or ask for setup help.
Can drivers see stops in priority order?
Yes. Their view can be sorted by window and priority.
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