External release notes – Grasshopper – Version 3.24.16

New Features

• Prevent Direct Addition of Tag-Along Followers to HD Manifests
  • To improve manifest integrity and prevent item duplication, a new restriction has been implemented that blocks the direct addition of tag-along followers (child orders) to a Home Delivery (HD) manifest.
  • Key Enhancements:
    • Follower orders cannot be added to a manifest independently.
    • Tag-Along Parent orders must be scheduled together with their follower orders and those will automatically follow the assigned parent.
    •   This update prevents content duplication that occurs when both a parent and its follower orders are separately added to a manifest.
    •   Scheduling rules now ensure that tag-along followers cannot be managed separately from their associated parent order.
• Expanded CSV Breakdown Export for Carrier Report & Carrier View
  • To enhance reporting accuracy and data visibility, several new columns have been added to the CSV Breakdown Export for both the Carrier Report and Carrier View. 
  • These additions provide a more comprehensive dataset, particularly for pickup stops, order tracking, and driver feedback.
  • New Columns were added : Pickup Stops, Route Date, Customer Name, PO Number, Order Status, Stop Type, Delivered Pieces, Driver Comments
  • Benefits
    • Enhanced pickup stop tracking by pulling data from Pickup Info
      • Improved manifest & order visibility with new status and shipper details
      • More accurate delivery tracking with the Delivered Pieces column
      • Better driver feedback readability through structured comments
• Orders Grouping & Visualization in Route and Manifest Tabs
  • To improve order tracking and visibility in the Route Tab and Manifest Content Tab, enhancements have been made to display grouped orders with linked type indications and to refine how multiple orders at a single stop are represented.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Route Tab Enhancements
      • New Field: Orders: [number] added under “Items: [number]”
      • The existing pop-up window for items has been extended to include grouped orders.
      • Orders will be displayed with clear indications of their linked type (e.g., Parent-Child, Tag-Along, Related Orders).
      • The UI follows the design reference provided, ensuring intuitive grouping and visibility.
    • Manifest Content Tab Enhancements
      • Enhancing the Existing Icon for Multiple Orders at One Stop for better clarity.
      • Ensures that users can quickly identify stops containing multiple grouped orders.
• Bug Fix: Incorrect Display of “Third Man” Icon in Orchestruck
  • An issue has been identified where the “Third Man” icon is incorrectly appearing in Orchestruck for certain orders. 
  • This occurs when filtering by region and viewing potential orders, despite the fact that the “Third Man” option is not checked and the item weights do not meet the Third Man requirements.
  • The system will now correctly validate and display the “Third Man” icon only when:
    • The “Third Man” option is actively selected in the order.
    • The combined item weight meets the requirement for a Third Man.
    • Filtering and potential order views will now properly align with actual Third Man eligibility criteria.
• Route Tab Edit & View Mode
  • The Route Tab has been updated to improve workflow clarity and editing control. 
  • Key Enhancements
    • Default Route Tab Behavior – “View Mode”
      • By default, the Route Tab is locked for changes.
      • Users cannot edit times or press action buttons except for the Broadcast button.
      • The Lock Icon in the top toolbar has been replaced with an Edit Icon.
    • New “Edit Mode” for Route Tab
      • Pressing the Edit Icon enables Edit Mode, allowing users to modify route details.
      • Broadcast Button is disabled while in Edit Mode.
      • Users must either Save or Discard changes before leaving.
    • Exit Warning for Unsaved Changes
      • If a user tries to leave while in Edit Mode, a popup warning will appear:
      • “You are about to exit route editing mode. Would you like to save before leaving?”
      • The user can choose:
        • “Save” → Saves the changes and returns to View Mode.
        • “Discard” → Cancels the changes and returns to View Mode.
    • Post-Save Behavior
      • After saving, the Route Tab returns to View Mode with all changes applied.
    • A new advanced setting flag has been implemented in the Manifest → Route section, allowing users to enable automatic round-up timeframes for planned arrival times.
• Manifest Order Limit to Improve Performance
  • To improve system performance and prevent slowness or timeouts when opening large manifests, a new order limit restriction has been implemented.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Manifests are now limited to a maximum of 250 orders.
      • This restriction prevents system slowdowns in the Manifest, Route, and Orchestruck pages caused by excessive order volumes.
    • Error Handling & Blocking Excess Orders
      • If a user attempts to add more than 250 orders to a manifest, the system will:
      • Block the operation
      • Display an error message informing the user that the manifest has reached its limit.
• New Feature: Enhanced Search & Reporting for Related Orders
  • A new search and reporting feature has been introduced to help users easily identify and track related orders based on customer details. 
  • This enhancement improves visibility and ensures better order management when multiple orders exist for the same customer.
  • Key Enhancements
    • Advanced Search for Related Orders
      • Users can now search for related orders using the following customer details: Name, Address, Email, Phone Number
      • The system will identify and display all orders linked to the same customer, improving tracking and coordination.
    • Export Report for Related Orders
      • A new export option allows users to generate a report that shows whether multiple orders for a customer are linked or not.