Tarot Routing Planner Quickstart

This guide outlines the standard operational flow for a Dispatcher using Tarot Routing.

It covers the three main stages of the platform: Planning, Routing, and Tracking.

Login

• Navigate to route.optimiser.app.
• Log in using your provided credentials.
• Note: If you do not have credentials, contact info@tarotanalytics.com.

Create a Scenario

Upon logging in, the first step is to establish a Scenario. A scenario represents a collection of jobs to be completed in a single delivery wave.

1. Click Create Scenario.
2. Name your scenario and set the date.
3. Click Create to enter the Planning Stage.

Planning Stage: Jobs & Drivers

In this stage, you define what needs to be delivered and who will deliver it.

Loading Jobs

1. Locate the Jobs Panel on the left side of the screen.
2. Click Load.
3. Upload your Excel file containing the job and unit data.

Selecting Drivers

1. Locate the Drivers Panel (next to the Jobs Panel).
2. Select the drivers that should be active for this specific scenario.

Generating Routes

Once jobs are loaded and drivers are selected: * Click the Let's Route button. * The algorithm will now calculate the optimal assignment and sequence to minimize total driving time.

Routing Stage: Review & Edit

The platform automatically advances to the Routing Stage once routes are calculated. Here you can review and manipulate the results.

Viewing Runs

• The Runs Panel on the left displays each generated route.
• Click the Menu icon (three dots) on a specific run to access more options.

The Timeline (Drag & Drop)

To make manual adjustments, open the Timeline view from the Runs Panel menu.

• Move Jobs: Drag and drop a job from one run to another.
• Re-sequence: Drag a job to a different position within the same run.
• Re-optimize: Click the "Re-optimize" button to have the algorithm strictly re-sequence a specific route.

Tracking Stage: Dispatch

When you are satisfied with the routes, click Tracking in the top navigation bar to move to the final stage.

Dispatching to Drivers

1. Click the Menu icon (three dots) in the top-left runs menu.
2. Select Dispatch.

The QR Code Workflow

The most common dispatch method is via QR Codes, which drivers scan using the Tarot Routing Driver App. You have two options:

• Individual: Click on a specific driver in the list to view their unique QR code.
• Run Sheets (Recommended): Click Download Run Sheet PDF.
  • This generates a printable PDF for every driver.
  • Each sheet includes the driver's specific QR code and manifest.