# Dispatch & Scheduling

## Take Control of Your Moving Schedule

A visual Gantt chart, drag-and-drop scheduling, crew building, and one-button notifications. Dispatch that keeps your operation running smoothly.

### Dispatch

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026

4 Jobs

#### Job Assignments

| Time    | Job ID  | Customer | Status     | Crew       |
|---------|---------|----------|------------|------------|
| 7 AM    | #301100 | Goodman  | Not Assigned | 3 Movers   |
| 8 AM    | #301040 | Berg     | Loading    | R. Martinez |
| 9 AM    | #301086 | Patel    | En Route   | 3 Movers   |
| 10 AM   | #301208 | Wilson   | Loading    | 3 Movers   |

**Loading:** En Route

#### Crew 1 #301040
- **Driver:** R. Martinez
- **Mover:** D. Posada
- **Mover:** J. Coronado
- **Truck:** 26 Ft. · Truck #532

**Crew Notification**

SMS to Crew 1:

Job #301040 — 123 Maple Dr, Boston → 456 Pine St, Cambridge. Report 7:00 AM. 3 movers, 1 truck.

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### Key Benefits

#### Dispatch That Actually Works

Stop juggling whiteboards and spreadsheets. See everything in one place.

#### Visual Gantt Chart View

See your entire schedule at a glance with a visual Gantt chart. Every job, crew, and truck displayed in a timeline you can scan in seconds.

#### Drag-and-Drop Scheduling

Assign and reschedule jobs by dragging them on the calendar. Move a job to a different crew or date with a single click-and-drag.

#### TBD Arrival Windows

Set flexible arrival windows for jobs where timing depends on the previous job. Customers see a window instead of a hard time.

#### Crew Building

Build crews by assigning drivers, helpers, and trucks to each job. See who's available, who's assigned, and manage capacity at a glance.

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### How It Works

#### From Calendar to Completed Job

Four steps to a fully dispatched operation.

1. **View Your Calendar**  
   Open the Gantt chart and see all jobs for the day, week, or month. Color-coded by status, crew, or job type for instant clarity.

2. **Assign Crews**  
   Drag jobs to crews or use the assignment panel to set drivers, helpers, and trucks. The system shows availability and prevents double-booking.

3. **Notify Your Team**  
   Send assignment notifications to crews via SMS or email with one button. They get the job details, address, time, and customer info instantly.

4. **Track Progress**  
   As crews update job statuses through their mobile portal, the dispatch board updates in real time. Know exactly where every job stands.

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### What Makes It Different

#### Not Just a Calendar — A Command Center

Three things that set Elromco dispatch apart from every other scheduling tool.

1. **Real Gantt Chart**  
   Not just a calendar with colored blocks. A proper Gantt chart shows overlapping jobs, time allocations, and crew utilization across the full day.

2. **One-Button Notifications**  
   Send SMS and email notifications to entire crews with a single click. Job details, addresses, timing, and customer notes — all included automatically.

3. **Real-Time Board Updates**  
   When a crew marks a job as 'en route' or 'completed' from their phone, the dispatch board updates instantly. No refresh needed.

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### FAQ

#### Dispatch Questions

- Can I see multiple crews on the same view?
- How do TBD arrival windows work?
- Can crews see their assignments on mobile?
- Does dispatch integrate with the rest of the system?

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### Quick answer

Elromco's Dispatch tool is a visual Gantt chart showing every job, crew, and truck on one screen. Dispatchers drag and drop to assign crews, trucks, and equipment, and one button pushes the assignment to foremen via SMS — no double-booking, no spreadsheets.

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### Ready to See Dispatch in Action?

See the Gantt chart, drag-and-drop scheduling, and one-click crew notifications in a live demo.