How to Configure Warehouse Settings for Optimal Operations - Warehouse Scheduler Guide
Master warehouse configuration in SIP Scheduler. Learn how to set operating hours, manage time slots, configure booking rules, and optimize your warehouse operations.
Prerequisites
- Warehouse Admin role access
- Understanding of your warehouse operations
- Knowledge of daily capacity and constraints
- List of notification recipients
What you'll learn
- Configure optimal operating hours and schedules
- Set up efficient time slot structures
- Implement effective booking and cancellation policies
- Configure automated notifications
- Optimize advanced settings for your operation
Configure operating hours
Define when your warehouse accepts appointments
Setting accurate operating hours is crucial for managing carrier expectations and optimizing dock utilization. Your operating hours determine when carriers can book appointments.
Standard Operating Hours
💡 Tip: You can set holiday schedules and temporary closures in the Calendar section.
Set up time slots
Configure appointment duration and capacity
Time slot configuration directly impacts your warehouse throughput. Finding the right balance between slot duration and capacity is key to efficient operations.
Minutes per slot
Carriers per slot
Daily capacity
Capacity Planning Guide
• High-volume warehouse: 60-120 minute slots, 4-6 carriers per slot
• Standard warehouse: 120-180 minute slots, 2-4 carriers per slot
• Specialized handling: 180-240 minute slots, 1-2 carriers per slot
Configure booking rules
Set policies for advance booking and cancellations
Booking rules help maintain order and predictability in your scheduling system. They ensure carriers book appointments with adequate notice while protecting your warehouse from last-minute changes.
Carriers must book at least this far in advance
How far into the future carriers can book
Cancellation Policy
Carriers can cancel up to this many hours before appointment
Industry Best Practices
- • 24-48 hour advance booking for standard deliveries
- • 12-24 hour cancellation window for flexibility
- • Track patterns to identify problematic carriers
- • Consider peak season adjustments
💡 Tip: Start with moderate restrictions and adjust based on carrier behavior and warehouse needs.
Set up notifications
Configure automated alerts and reminders
Automated notifications keep everyone informed and reduce no-shows. Configure different notification types for various events in the scheduling lifecycle.
Booking Confirmations
Send immediate confirmation when appointments are booked
Appointment Reminders
Send reminders 24 hours before appointments
Cancellation Alerts
Notify warehouse staff of cancellations
No-Show Notifications
Alert managers when carriers don't arrive
Capacity Warnings
Alert when daily capacity reaches 80%
Notification Channels
💡 Tip: Start with essential notifications and add more as needed. Too many alerts can lead to notification fatigue.
Optimize advanced settings
Fine-tune your warehouse for maximum efficiency
Advanced settings allow you to customize SIP Scheduler to match your unique operational requirements. These settings can significantly impact efficiency when configured correctly.
Automatically make no-show slots available for rebooking
AI-powered recommendations for optimal slot utilization
Adjust capacity during known peak periods
⚠️ Warning: Test advanced settings in a staging environment before applying to production.
See how optimizing your settings can impact your bottom line:
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