New RTN (Road Transport Network) Dashboard Launched by DOP (Post Office)
Introducing the New RTN Dashboard: Streamlining Transport Management Operations
The recently launched RTN (Return Transport Network) Dashboard represents a significant upgrade in managing transport logistics efficiently and effectively. Rolled out on July 1, 2024, this revamped portal promises to enhance user experience and streamline various aspects of data entry, reporting, and configuration within the transport management framework.
Key Features and Functionalities
For Transport Management Officers (TMOs):
RTN Data Entry:
- Schedule Details: Selection of schedule number and date of arrival.
- Vehicle Details: Entry of vehicle registration number and capacity in tons.
- Departure Information:
- Details of bullet seals with remarks.
- Number and weight of registered, parcel, and other bags loaded separately, with automatic calculation of totals.
- Date and time of departure, number of due bags, and optional comments.
- Arrival Information:
- Date and time of arrival.
- Details of bullet seals with remarks.
- Number and weight of registered, parcel, and other bags unloaded separately, with automatic calculation of totals.
- Automatic display of details regarding bags loaded and unloaded at previous points.
- Entry of discrepancies, if any.
- Data Entry Details: Capture of employee ID and designation for accountability.
RTN Reports:
- Detailed RTN: Comprehensive reports providing insights into transport operations.
Configuration:
- Manage Schedule: Capability to suspend and reactivate schedules as needed.
For Circle Users:
RTN Reports:
- Detailed RTN: Access to detailed reports for informed decision-making.
Configuration:
- Distance Configuration: Flexibility in editing and configuring distances between any two points.
- Reset Data Entry: Ability to reset data entry at any jurisdictional point.
- Manage Schedule: Authority to suspend and reactivate schedules based on operational needs.
For Directorate Users:
RTN Reports:
- Detailed RTN: Detailed insights into transport operations.
- No Data Entry: Reports focusing on areas where no data has been entered.
- Arrival and Departure Differences: Identification and analysis of discrepancies in arrival and departure times.
- Pending Parcel Bags: Monitoring of parcels yet to be processed.
- Capacity Utilization of Vehicles: Analysis of vehicle capacity usage.
RTN Configuration:
- Creating New Schedules: Assigning schedule numbers, tendering circles, and specifying vehicle requirements.
- Managing Points: Creation of origin, intermediate, and destination points.
- Schedule Management: Deactivating and reactivating schedules as per operational requirements.
- Edit Configuration: Fine-tuning parameters such as distance and time for optimized scheduling.
- Modify Schedule: Comprehensive modification capabilities for schedules, including point additions and exclusions.
Conclusion
The new RTN Dashboard represents a leap forward in transport management technology, designed to meet the dynamic needs of today's logistics environment. With its user-friendly interface and robust functionalities, it promises to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making with detailed reporting, and provide flexibility in managing transport schedules and configurations.
