Dock Scheduling Software

Fully Configurable – Highly Automated

C3 Reservations

Cloud-based — Working for you 24/7

Synchronizing appointment requests with dock availability
Applying customized constraints and rules
Automating communications to all parties involved
Measuring the performance of your business and partners
Controlling the flow so you’re never short of what you need most

What is Dock Scheduling?

Dock scheduling (or a Dock Appointment Scheduling system) is a solution that allows distribution center operators to optimize inbound and outbound traffic. It improves dock productivity and door turnaround, expands visibility, eliminates site congestion and automates the appointment booking process with suppliers and carriers via an online portal.

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What is C3 Hive?

C3 Hive is an online platform that allows carriers and drivers to provide real-time status updates on deliveries to C3 managed facilities.

In addition, C3 Hive allows for real-time communication with drivers once they have arrived on-site, including driver self check-in and other important instructions related to their on-site tasks.

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Mobile: Anywhere, Anytime

At the cutting edge of supply chain technology

Our dock scheduling software features a mobile-friendly web application, making it easy for warehouse managers and yard personnel to record times of arrivals, dockings, and departures. It's designed to work smoothly on any mobile device.

Multi-site

Manage all your sites from one location

Whether you're managing appointments for stores, warehouses, or third-party locations, our solution seamlessly supports unlimited sites across multiple time zones. Enjoy flexible user access and capacity management with options for centralized or decentralized scheduling, ensuring compliance with regional needs and providing visibility across your enterprise.

Carrier and supplier web portal

No more phone calls! No more detention fees !

Empower your carriers and vendors with a self-serve portal, enabling them to manage their appointments effortlessly, anytime and anywhere. The portal is intuitive, reducing the need for training, and includes tools for managing logins and passwords.

Flexible constraint model

Don't dumb down your supply chain operations to fit your warehouse scheduling software

Tailor your dock scheduling system to meet the unique demands of your operation. Our advanced technology converts your specific requirements into automatic, clear, and enforceable rules, streamlining your process and cutting down on manual oversight.

Standing appointments

Reserve capacity ahead of time

Go beyond basic scheduling with the ability to reserve physical capacity and manage load content. Our solution also includes configurable expiration dates to automatically free up unused slots, optimizing your resources.

Document attachments

A picture is worth 1,000 words

Attach and manage documents such as packing slips, bills of lading, and load integrity pictures directly within the appointment system. Set security measures to ensure documents are only accessible to authorized users.

Rule based duration

Maximize capacity by accurately calculating duration

Our dock scheduling software uses a natural language-based rule engine to calculate precise unloading times, improving labor planning and dock door scheduling accuracy.

Intuitive scheduling interface

Perform all your scheduling tasks in record time

Easily manage all dock door schedules with a user-friendly calendar, drag-and-drop functionality, and real-time updates, boosting productivity for schedulers.

Flexible automation

Automate your operations

Our fully automated dock scheduling software processes fitting requests within your operational constraints automatically, with customizable automation levels to match your evolving needs.

Automated notifications

Keep them in the loop

Set up automated email alerts for various actions to keep all relevant parties informed, with options to customize message content and language.

Global visibility

What's up?

Offer controlled access to countless users, facilitating real-time data retrieval without overloading your customer service or purchasing teams.

Integration

Keep in sync!

Enhance operational efficiency by integrating our dock scheduling software with your existing ERP, WMS, or TMS systems, providing a range of integration options that require minimal IT input.

Multilingual user interface

Appointment, Rendez-Vous, Buchung, Cita, 任命

Our software is available in multiple languages, allowing individual users to operate in their preferred language and each site to function in its respective time zone, ensuring consistency.

Operational reports

Document and communicate your results

Equip users with powerful reporting tools that allow for the creation, editing, and exportation of reports directly from the application. Schedule daily data extracts for integration with other reporting systems as needed.

Quality Assurance

Track load faults and conduct receiving audits

Enable dock managers to effectively track and audit loads according to your merchandising policies, supporting a disciplined approach to cargo management tailored to your business needs.

Launch your project in as little as 3 weeks

C3's unique implementation approach manages projects in a highly flexible and interactive manner so you can be up and running within weeks.

Calculate your detention time, and our team of experienced supply chain industry experts will lead the way!

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