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Newsletter - 10.3.26

📰 In This Week's Issue:

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Weekly To Do's

🔋 Feature Spotlight: Battery Count is LIVE!

Following the successful launch of the Battery Count feature last week, we’ve seen excellent initial results. To maintain this momentum, we are now requiring all hubs to transition to this new method

Why the change matters

Maintaining an accurate battery inventory isn't just about counting boxes; it’s about operational health. The new HubOne integration solves:

  • Maintenance Visibility: Broken batteries are flagged and outbounded for repair instantly, not forgotten in a corner.

  • Accountability: Full visibility on who completed the count and when, making handovers seamless.

Post-Launch Pulse Check

The early results are in, and the feedback has been fantastic! Most hubs are finding the scanning process much more intuitive. However, to make this data work for the whole network, we need 100% participation.

Attention: Hubs with Pending Counts

We’ve noticed some Hubs haven't kicked off their first count yet, or started but didn't quite finish.

Has your Hub started yet?

Didnt start:

  • de_aah_juel

  • de_ber_alex

  • de_ber_blis

  • de_ber_elsa

  • de_ber_mit2

  • de_ber_rumm

  • de_ber_thie

  • de_bra_mich

  • de_bre_zent

  • de_cgn_kalk

  • de_cgn_nipp

  • de_dor_koer

  • de_drs_king

  • de_drs_prag

  • de_dus_frie

  • de_got_inne

  • de_ham_eppe

  • de_ham_winw

  • de_han_nord

  • de_han_zent

  • de_hed_berg

  • De_lei_elsb

  • De_lei_rosa

  • De_mag_eben

  • De_man_qu18

  • De_muc_gril

  • De_muc_trud

  • De_nrm_maxf

  • De_old_nado

  • De_pfo_blei

  • De_pot_babe

  • De_wie_mitt

  • de_wup_barm

Stopped during:

  • de_ash_plat

  • de_ber_fran

  • de_ber_kope

  • de_ber_kotd

  • de_ber_mark

  • de_ber_noll

  • de_ber_steg

  • de_boc_zent

  • de_bon_kase

  • de_cgn_ehre

  • de_cgn_inne

  • de_cgn_sech

  • de_che_zent

  • de_dar_zent

  • de_dui_neud

  • de_dus_pemp

  • de_erf_zent

  • De_fra_bock

  • de_fra_gall

  • de_fra_port

  • de_kar_inne

  • de_kas_vowe

  • de_kre_hans

  • de_muc_blut

  • de_str_osts

  • de_wup_elbe

  • de_zcj_zent

  • de_zcz_mitt

  • de_zoe_zent

Stuck? We’re here to help. If you’ve hit a technical snag or the "Smart Validation" is giving you a headache, don't just close the app! Please flag it immediately in your Cluster Equipment/Fleet Channel. We need your feedback to keep the tool sharp.

Pro-Tips for a Perfect Count

  1. Scan as you go: Use the Real-Time Management feature to update battery statuses (like "Non-functional") before you start the big weekly count.

  2. Explain the missing: If the app expects a battery that isn't there, use the "Stolen" or "Repair" tags, this keeps our data clean.

  3. Check the Deck: If you need a refresher on the UI, check the [Detailed Slide Deck Here].

Happy Counting!

📩 Promo this & next week

Please familiarise yourself with the file to be prepared for a higher demand for these SKUs!

Here you find the file detailing the products on promotion: Promos for Hubs

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Key updates you can't miss

đŸ“± HubOne Update: A Cleaner, Smarter Inventory Tab - Live Wednesday 11th

We’ve redesigned the Inventory Tab to help you navigate your shift more efficiently. Instead of scrolling through a long list, HubOne now prioritises your work based on urgency.

What’s New?

The layout is now divided into three clear sections so you always know what to tackle first:

  • Pinned Tasks: Your most-used tools, like Restocking and Stock Correction, are now pinned right at the top for instant access.

  • Open Tasks: This section only appears when time-sensitive actions are needed (e.g., Freshness Checks or the new Battery Count). A notification badge will show exactly how many actions are pending.

  • Support Tasks: Important recurring tasks that aren't time-sensitive, such as the Rescue Bag Builder and Battery Management, have their own dedicated home at the bottom.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Less Clutter: If there are no urgent checks due, the "Open Tasks" section stays hidden, keeping your screen clean.

  • Better Focus: The notification numbers tell you exactly where your attention is needed most.

  • Consistency: Whether you are building rescue bags or managing batteries, every tool is now exactly where you expect it to be.

From Wednesday, take a second to explore the new layout, it’s designed to make your daily workflow smoother than ever!
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🏃 Dispatching Update: Pre-Picking at Shift Start

What

  • The dispatching system now anticipates upcoming rider shifts and pre-picks a first order before the rider has punched in, so a trip is ready the moment they arrive.

  • Riders are assigned the median vehicle size for their hub until they register their actual vehicle.

  • If a rider doesn't show up within 15 minutes of their shift start, they are removed from the pool and the pre-picked order is reassigned.

  • Riders are also now assigned to trips in the backlog, stabilising backlog time estimates and limiting trip swapping.

Why

  • Riders experienced ~10 minutes of idle time at the start of each shift while waiting for their first order to be picked and packed.

  • The previous dispatching logic didn't release an order to the picking team until after a rider had punched in and been assigned a vehicle, creating an unnecessary bottleneck.

  • This idle time directly increased rider cost per order (rCPO) and reduced operational efficiency.

Expected Impact

  • Estimated ~2-minute reduction in initial idle time per shift.

  • Once a rider is online, they should be ready to receive orders, and not be preparing for the shift.

⌚Order Notification Frequency Update


To improve system stability and streamline the flow of incoming tasks, we are updating the refresh rate for order notifications.

  • Change: Notification frequency is moving from 3 seconds to 15 seconds.

  • Effective Date: Immediately.

What this means for you: This update reduces the "noise" of constant alerts while ensuring that all orders are still captured and displayed accurately. Please continue to monitor your screens as usual; the 15-second interval provides a more consistent pace for processing incoming orders during peak times.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our operations running smoothly!

Workforce Updates

Metric

Workforce Support & WebHelp

Solved WK9

1129

Updated with comments

1179

Full Resolution

72 hours

Open Tickets (new/untouched)

362

Conservative waiting time estimation for Employees

48 Hours

Conservative waiting time estimation for Hub Managers Escalations

48 Hours


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Shelf Changes & Delistings

Monthly Delistings

📩 You will find hub specific list in this google drive folder. Please ensure that all affected items are properly outbounded to keep our shelves accurate and organized. đŸ’Ș

Shelf Changes

Important: Please use the hub’s goflink account to access the link. Access requests from private email addresses will be declined.

The changes will go live tonight between 01:00 and 07:00. Please reorder the products tonight or tomorrow morning. Be careful to only follow the file with your exact hub name and code.

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