Built for
- Operations Manager
- Dispatcher
- Project Manager
Dispatch
Map-Based Field Planning
Plan field work with map markers, crew plans, distance calculations, candidate scoring, punch list markers, and draft schedules.
Helps with
- Routing Inefficiency
- Crew utilization
- Dispatch Visibility
- Scheduling conflicts
Executive summary
Give dispatchers a map-based view of projects, crews, schedules, punch list work, nearby jobs, and distance context before assigning field work.
Why it matters
The Problem
A dispatcher has an open crew and needs to decide what work should happen next. The calendar shows what is scheduled, but it does not always show where the work is, how far crews need to drive, or which nearby jobs could be handled together.
Without map context, dispatchers may assign work without seeing:
- where the job is located
- which crews are nearby
- whether other open work is close
- how far a crew would need to travel
- whether punch list items or follow-up work can be grouped by location
Caliche brings geography into dispatch planning so location context can shape field decisions before work is assigned.
Capabilities
What You Can Do
Find nearby jobs on the map
See projects, crews, schedules, and work markers in a map view before deciding what to assign next.
Compare crew routes before dispatch
Use distance and location context to compare route options before committing crews to work.
Find a project location quickly
Search mapped records and markers when a dispatcher, project manager, or customer needs jobsite location context.
Plan draft schedules from map context
Move from map-based planning into scheduling decisions when nearby work is ready to be assigned.
Prioritize work by location
Use jobsite geography to evaluate candidate jobs, punch list items, and field follow-up.
Connect map planning to dispatch workflows
Use map context alongside scheduling, assignments, contacts, locations, and field records.
Workflow example
See It In Action
A dispatcher sees that a crew has open time tomorrow. Instead of choosing the next job from the calendar alone, they open the map, review nearby project markers, compare route distance, check related location context, and use that information before creating or adjusting the schedule.
The result is a dispatch decision made with both calendar context and location context.
Team outcomes
What Changes For Your Team
Dispatch planning is not limited to a calendar view.
Crews can be assigned with better location awareness.
Nearby jobs and punch list work are easier to consider.
Drive time and route context can be reviewed before assigning work.
Schedule decisions can include project, crew, location, and map context.
Who uses this
Best For
Operations managers planning work across multiple jobsites.
Dispatchers routing crews and comparing nearby work.
Project managers who need better field visibility by location.
Questions
FAQ
Is the map connected to dispatch work?
Yes. Map planning connects to schedules, assignments, users, projects, and punch list context so dispatchers can use location information before assigning field work.
Can users search mapped records?
Yes. Marker search helps users find jobs, project locations, crews, or field records by location context.
Does this support distance review?
Yes. Distance calculation is included as a planning aid so dispatchers can compare location and route context before making field decisions.
Who usually uses map-based field planning?
Dispatchers, operations managers, and project managers use map-based planning to understand where work is located, compare nearby jobs, and make better field planning decisions.
See it in Caliche
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