Distinct from comprehensive dock management, computerized dock scheduling focuses specifically on time coordination: software systems in warehouses and freight terminals create time windows for loading and unloading operations, optimize vehicle arrival sequences, and prevent congestion at the dock.
Source: https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/glossary/computerized-dock-scheduling
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