The Shipping Calendar in Fabritec provides a visual and organized way to plan, track, and manage all shipping dispatches.
It allows your logistics and shipping teams to view upcoming schedules, avoid conflicts, and ensure timely delivery coordination.With multiple calendar views and easy dispatch creation, the Shipping Calendar becomes your factory’s central planning tool for outbound logistics.📍 Where to Find the Shipping Calendar
🗓️ Calendar Views & Navigation#
The calendar supports multiple viewing modes to fit different planning needs:Today – Jump instantly to the current day
Day View – Focus on a single day's dispatches
Week View – Overview of all scheduled dispatches for the week
Work Week View – Monday to Friday schedule
Month View – Full monthly planning (default)
Agenda View – A chronological list of upcoming dispatches
Month Dropdown (e.g., November 2025)
🚚 Dispatch Entries on the Calendar#
Each dispatch appears as a colored event card inside the date cell.Dispatch Number (e.g., #457-12345)
Phase reference when applicable
➕ Add Dispatch#
Click the Add Dispatch button (top right) to create a new shipping dispatch.Driver or vehicle details
📅 Example of Calendar Activity#
2:03 PM → Dispatch #99-02-1234
7:00 PM → Dispatch #876-8769
9:03 AM → Dispatch #6757-8769
10:54 AM → Dispatch #213-8769
7:48 PM → Dispatch #543-8769
⭐ Key Benefits of the Shipping Calendar#
✔ Better Planning#
Avoid overloading shipping teams and prevent dispatch conflicts.✔ Full Visibility#
Everyone sees the same schedule — logistics, production, and management.✔ Real-Time Updates#
Any new dispatch or change is immediately reflected on the calendar.✔ Easy Navigation#
Switch between Day, Week, or Month views according to your planning needs.✔ Efficient Communication#
Clear schedules reduce last-minute confusion and ensure timely delivery.
📝 Best Practices#
Review the Month View weekly for high-level planning
Use the Day or Work Week View for detailed dispatch coordination
Add dispatches ahead of time to avoid schedule overlaps
Keep information updated for accurate logistics reporting
Coordinate with production to ensure readiness before scheduling
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