External release notes – Grasshopper – Version 3.24.18

New Features

• Recurring Orders
  • We’re excited to announce the release of the new Recurring Orders functionality — designed to streamline and automate repeat deliveries for partners, licensees, and virtual carriers.
  • The Recurring Orders feature allows users to automate the creation of repeat orders based on a customizable schedule. Whether the need is daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly delivery, this feature helps reduce manual effort and ensures consistent service.
  • Key Benefits
    • Save Time: Automate repeated order creation and eliminate manual re-entry.
    • Flexibility: Fully control order recurrence settings to match business needs.
    • Improved Experience: Simplify recurring deliveries for partners and customers alike.
  • What’s Included
    • Enablement: Recurring Orders can be turned on/off via the Account Advanced Settings.
    • Create from Existing: Users can generate a recurring schedule from any existing order.
  • Recurring Configuration
    • Frequency: Daily, Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly
    • Custom Day Selection (e.g., M/W/F)
    • Start/End Date
    • Status: Active or Inactive
    • Recurring Order Name
    • Automation: The system automatically generates new orders based on the selected schedule.
  • Out of Scope
    • Updating details of a single recurring instance after it’s been generated
    • Auto-assignment of generated orders to manifests
    • UI-level bulk editing of multiple recurring schedules
    • Additional logic for dynamic schedule adjustments
• Auto-Create Return Order on Failed Pickup Configuration
  • This setting allows users to define whether the system should automatically create a new return order when a return pickup fails or not, improving operational efficiency.
  • What’s Included
    • Advance Settings
      • Path: Advanced Settings > Orders > Automation
      • Label: “Auto-create return order on failed pickup”
      • Default Behavior: Enabled (On) by default.
• 3rd Man Indicator in Calendar View
  • We’ve introduced a new visual enhancement in the Calendar views to improve visibility and planning for deliveries that require a 3rd man.
  • Users can now quickly identify which stops include a 3rd man directly within both the Weekly and Daily calendar views, making it easier to plan resources and manage capacity.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Weekly View (Expanded Card), The expanded stop card now displays a “3rd Man” indicator when applicable.
    • Daily View stop card now displays a “3rd Man” indicator when applicable. The 3rd man icon or label is also visible within the daily schedule for quick reference
• Support for Dedicated & Non-Dedicated Manifests in Scheduling Calendar
  • We’ve enhanced the Scheduling Calendar to better support workflows involving both dedicated and non-dedicated manifests, providing more visibility and flexibility for planning deliveries.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Scheduling Calendar Behavior
      • If dedicated_shipper is enabled
        • Show both dedicated and non-dedicated manifests, if available in the relevant regions.
        • This reflects the behavior already in place.
      • If dedicated_shipper is disabled
      • Show only regular (non-dedicated) manifests in the calendar view.
    • Flexible Assignment
      • Users can assign any available order to either a dedicated or regular manifest, based on their business rules and availability.
  • What’s Included
    • Advanced Setting
      • A new toggle (dedicated_shipper) in Advanced Settings determines how manifests are shown in the calendar.
• Serial Number & Received Date in Item-Level Manifest Export
  • We’ve enhanced the Item-Level Manifest Export to include two additional key data points for improved tracking and inventory visibility.
  • Key Enhancements
    • These fields are now included in the Item-Level Manifest Export file.
    • New Fields Added to Export
      • Serial Number (SN)
      • Received Date
• Serial Number Added to Inventory Item Shipping Labels
  • We’ve updated the shipping label layout to include the Serial Number (SN) for each inventory item, providing improved traceability and alignment with operational needs.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Applies To
      • All inventory items that include a serial number.
      • Both individually printed and batch-generated labels.
    • New Field on Label
      • Serial Number is now displayed on the shipping label for inventory items.

Bug Fixes

• Batch Completion API Now Uses Accurate Order Matching
  • We’ve resolved an issue in the Batch Completion API that caused unexpected behavior due to overly broad search logic.
  • The previous implementation of the Batch Completion API used a shared search endpoint that queried not just order_ids, but also PO numbers and other fields. As a result, the system could match and attempt to complete orders that were not part of the original request, leading to server errors.
  • Fix Implementation & Validation Scenarios
    • New Internal Route: The Batch Completion API now uses a dedicated route that wraps the search logic and enforces strict filtering by order_id only.
    • Accurate Filtering: The system now completes only the orders explicitly included in the request.
    • Scoped Fix: The change is isolated to batch completion functionality and will not affect other components or endpoints that use broader search logic.