System Level Shipping Overview

System Level Shipping

The Shipping Charges Maintenance screen (ORD009) allows the user to define global shipping charges for the inventory subsystem.  These are based upon the following calculation methods.

Simple by Weight – charges a flat rate per order in addition to some amount based upon the weight of a product.

Simple by Price – charges and optional flat amount per order plus some amount based upon the price of the product.  The Simple by Price shipping charges are based on the list price alone for the shipping of one unit.

Flat Rate – charges a specific amount per order as a shipping charge.

By Schedule by Weight – charges a flat amount or percentage per order with charges based upon a pricing range of the product.

By Schedule by Price – charge a flat amount or percentage plus some amount based upon the weight range of the product.

The calculation process is defined by the product-shipping table and based upon the calculation code.  If a base amount is added, it is added to the shipping cost.  For example, if the organization charges a base of $2 for all UPS shipments and the shipping for one item is $5, the total shipping will be $7.  Individual products can also have added shipping costs.  An instance if an item is unusually large or fragile, an additional fee can be tied into to shipping to cover incidentals.

Shipping Methods can be setup on the same shipping company.  For example, if you ship product A via FedEx by weight, you can ship Product B via FedEx via flat rate.  The product setup determines the method.

Depending on the shipping alternatives offered to the consumer determines how shipping companies are setup.  A shipping company may be setup 4 times due to the alternate shipping methods offered.  For example, see the chart below.