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Method and system for performing a package pre-load operation in accordance with a dispatch plan

  • US 7,421,311 B2
  • Filed: 02/12/2007
  • Issued: 09/02/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of performing a package preload operation upon a plurality of packages in accordance with a dispatch plan, wherein each of a plurality of packages has a first shipping label including a label address, said dispatch plan includes an allocation of work for a specified geographical area between and among a plurality of delivery vehicles, each of said delivery vehicles has responsibility for a service area within said geographical area, and each of said delivery vehicles includes a plurality of package load positions, said method comprising:

  • sending said dispatch plan to a pre-load assist system in an electronic format;

    capturing electronically said a destination address from said first shipping label, wherein said destination address is based at least in part on said label address;

    assigning a select vehicle from among said delivery vehicles, using said pre-load assist system, wherein said select vehicle is based at least in part on said destination address;

    assigning a select load position from among said package load positions, using said pre-load assist system, wherein said select load position is based at least in part on said destination address;

    generating a handling instruction identifying said select vehicle and said select load position;

    affixing said handling instruction to said package; and

    loading said package in accordance with said handling instruction.

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