Delivery Scheduling

Goal: Allow the user to sort, filter, and select deliveries to manage schedules efficiently.

Features:

• Date Filter: Use date-picker input fields to specify date ranges, and apply the filter for seamless updates.
• Driver Filter: Add a dropdown populated with driver names to filter deliveries by the driver dynamically.

View All Deliveries for a Day

Goal: Provide a snapshot view of all scheduled deliveries for a specific day.

Features:

• Daily Overview: Show all deliveries within a calendar format or as a list with details such as driver, destination, and estimated delivery time.
• Calendar or List View: Display a list view or a daily calendar that allows quick access to all scheduled deliveries.

Implementation Tips:

• List View or Calendar: Use a calendar plugin or a custom-built calendar component to display daily deliveries. For list views, display each delivery’s key details for quick reference.

Routing and Tracking

Goal: Display a map with optimized routes for selected deliveries and provide live tracking metrics.

Features:

• Map Route: Show a visual map with routes connecting delivery stops in an optimal sequence.
• Auto-Updated Tracking:
  • Estimated Gas Costs: Calculate based on route distance.
  • Miles: Display estimated total mileage for the delivery route.
  • Estimated Delivery Time: Show approximate delivery times based on travel distance and traffic conditions.

Implementation Tips:

• Mapping Integration: Use Google Maps API or Mapbox to integrate a dynamic map view, displaying a connected route of delivery stops.
• Cost and Mileage Calculations: Define cost estimations based on mileage, and set up live updates if available (via Google Maps Distance Matrix or similar service).

Adjust Checked Items

No Selected Driver Alert: Display a warning if no driver is selected before adjusting driver assignments.

Edit Driver:

• Driver Selection: Use a dropdown to select a replacement driver.
• Adjust Driver Button: Confirm driver reassignment by clicking “Adjust Driver” after selecting the replacement.

Edit Next Delivery Date:

• Add/Subtract Days: Use “+” and “-” buttons to increase or decrease the delivery date by a set number of days.
• Manual Input: Allow users to enter a specific number of days to add or subtract from the delivery date.
• Adjust Dates Button: Submit the changes by clicking “Adjust Dates” after setting the desired date adjustments.

Implementation Tips:

• Bulk Edit Functionality: Use AJAX for smoother batch edits to apply adjustments across multiple deliveries at once.
• Date Adjustment: Implement JavaScript logic to handle the “+” and “-” button inputs or direct input for date adjustments.

User Experience Example Flow

Filtering and Selecting Deliveries:

• The user first filters deliveries by date and driver, selects specific stops or “Select All for Driver,” and opens all deliveries for a particular day.

Viewing and Adjusting Routes:

• Once deliveries are selected, they’re displayed on a map with the optimal route and estimated costs, mileage, and delivery times.

Driver and Date Adjustments:

• If reassigning a driver, the user selects a new driver, applies the changes, and updates delivery dates if needed, all from within a streamlined panel.

Possible Technical Enhancements

Database Optimization:

• Use custom post types and meta fields to store delivery details for better performance with complex filters and sorting.

Notifications and Alerts:

• Set up notifications (email or push) to alert drivers or administrators about updated delivery schedules, driver reassignments, or route changes.

This expanded structure ensures that your delivery scheduling system is user-friendly, allowing admins to track, adjust, and assign deliveries easily. Let me know if you’d like more on a specific section or examples for the WordPress admin panel setup!