You can define forwarding/transfer rules.
To define forwarding/transfer rules:
The Other Promising Rules window displays in the work area.
Field | Description |
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Forwarding Rules | |
Use Forwarding | Select this checkbox if you want use forwarding. Deselecting this checkbox disables all other forwarding options. |
Default Carrier Service For Forwarding | Select a default carrier service to use during forwarding from the drop-down list. |
For Transportation Considerations Based On Number Of Cartons: | |
Assume Average Volume Per Carton To Be | Enter a volume and volume UOM to be used as the assumed average volume per carton. |
Outbound Constraints | Choosing the Details icon opens the Outbound Constraints window, where you can configure outbound constraints and define routing guides. |
Transfer Rules | |
Minimize Number Of Shipments To Consider Through Transfers Between Shipping Nodes | Select this checkbox to minimize the number of shipments Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation considers through transfers between shipping nodes. |
Consider Transfers Only When Following Relationship Exists Between Two Shipping Nodes | Select a relationship type from the drop-down list. Transfers
are considered only when this relationship exists between two shipping
nodes. This field is disabled if the "Minimize Number of Shipments To Consider Through Transfers Between Shipping Nodes" checkbox is not selected. |
Multi-Stop Transfer Rules | |
Maximum Number Of In-Between Nodes To Be Considered When Determining Multi-Stop Transfer Paths Between Nodes | Enter the maximum number of in-between nodes Sterling Selling and
Fulfillment Foundation considers
when determining multi-stop transfer paths between nodes. If the maximum
number of in-between nodes is not defined, it will be treated as zero
(0). When availability is maintained externally for your enterprise, this field must be configured in the Promising server. |
Consider Multi-Stop Transfers Only When Following Relationship Exists Between Two Shipping Nodes | Select a relationship type from the drop-down
list. Multi-stop transfers are considered only when this relationship
exists between two shipping nodes. When availability is maintained externally for your enterprise, this field must be configured in the Promising server. |
Smart Sourcing Rules | |
Is Smart Sourcing Allowed | Check this box if you want to use smart sourcing for product items. Smart sourcing dynamically performs inventory lookup and determines the nodes to consider for sourcing product items. |
Source to reduce the number of nodes | Enter the number of nodes to be considered for smart sourcing. By default, this field is disabled. If you want to enable this field, select the Is Smart Sourcing Allowed check box. |