Dock appointment scheduling systems differ from open-access dock planning: they require carriers or shippers to pre-book a specific loading slot, minimizing idle time at warehouse intake or dispatch docks.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/dock-door-scheduling-gets-smart/
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