Create a Depot

1. Creating and Managing Depots

A Depot is essentially a location—a warehouse, service center, or hub—that you need to manage for scheduling and resource allocation. By following this guide, you will learn exactly how to create these important locations efficiently and accurately.

2. Initial Configuration

To begin managing or creating a Depot, follow these steps:

1. Access the TourSolver web application. Click on Configuration

1. From the Actions menu, click Manage Depots

3. Understanding Depot Details

When you create a new Depot, you will fill out details across three main sections: General, Planning, and Quantity. Each section controls a different aspect of how the Depot functions within your scheduling and resource planning.

A. General Section

This section handles the basic identification and core rules for your Depot.

Field/Constraint	Purpose/Benefit
Name	Identifying label for the Depot.
Address	Physical location of the Depot.
Constraints	Rules that govern how the Depot operates, such as Assign Resources, Explore Resources, or Availability.

B. Planning Section

This section defines when the Depot is operational.

• You can specify the opening days.

• You can set the opening time.

• You can set the specific start and end time.

• You have the option to edit multiple opening days from this location.

C. Quantity Section

This section defines the capacity and inventory available at the location.

• You will edit the initial quantity.

• You can define the available space.

4. Creating a New Depot

The most common task is adding a brand new Depot. This requires moving through the three detailed sections described above.

Adding a New Depot

1. From the Actions menu, click Add.

In the General section, enter the required basic information.

1. Input the Name and Address.

Edit the scheduling details.

1. Click on Planning

2. Adjust the opening days and opening time.

3. Define the start and end time

Tip : You can also edit multiple opening days from this screen to save time when setting complex schedules.

1. To add or edit quantity details, click the plus symbol located at the bottom right corner.

Update the inventory details.

1. Edit the initial quantity.

1. Click Add

2. Depot has been created successfully

5. Productivity Tips

To manage your Depots efficiently, especially if you have à large number of locations to configure, leverage the bulk action tools.

6. Bulk Import or Export Depots

You can easily manage multiple Depot entries at once using the import and export functions.

1. On the main Depot management screen, click the Actions menu.

2. Click on Export to download the file.

1. Click Import, then select Browse Excel to choose a file and import it, or simply drag and drop your file into the upload area.

Tip: Using the Export feature first can be helpful if you want to create a template to correctly format the data before performing a bulk Import of new Depots.