Shipment Size Config
Configure rules and constraints for shipment sizing within the Autostore system.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Shipment Size Config manages how orders are grouped into shipments based on size, weight, destination, and other criteria.
Sizing Rules
Section titled “Sizing Rules”Physical Constraints
Section titled “Physical Constraints”- Maximum weight per shipment
- Volume limitations
- Dimension restrictions
- Container capacities
Business Rules
Section titled “Business Rules”- Order consolidation logic
- Customer-specific requirements
- Delivery time windows
- Shipping method constraints
Configuration Options
Section titled “Configuration Options”Size Parameters
Section titled “Size Parameters”- Minimum Shipment Size: Smallest allowed shipment
- Maximum Shipment Size: Largest allowed shipment
- Optimal Size Range: Target size for efficiency
- Size Increment Rules: How sizes can be adjusted
Grouping Logic
Section titled “Grouping Logic”- Consolidation Rules: When to combine orders
- Splitting Criteria: When to divide large orders
- Priority Handling: How urgency affects sizing
- Zone Restrictions: Location-based constraints
Advanced Features
Section titled “Advanced Features”Dynamic Sizing
Section titled “Dynamic Sizing”- Real-time adjustments
- Demand-based scaling
- Capacity optimisation
- Performance-driven changes
Exception Handling
Section titled “Exception Handling”- Oversized item processing
- Rush order handling
- Special requirement accommodation
- Error recovery procedures
- Navigate to WMS Admin > General Autostore Management > Shipment Size Config
- Define size constraints
- Set consolidation rules
- Configure exception handling
- Test sizing logic
- Monitor performance
Monitoring
Section titled “Monitoring”Key Metrics
Section titled “Key Metrics”- Average shipment size
- Consolidation efficiency
- Splitting frequency
- Exception rates
Performance Indicators
Section titled “Performance Indicators”- Processing time per shipment
- Resource utilisation
- Customer satisfaction
- Cost efficiency