What are order routing strategies?
Routing strategies determine how warehouses are selected for order allocation. They are executed in order until a successful allocation is found.
Strategy Components
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SS | Single Shipping | Prefers warehouses that can ship the complete order |
| SD | Shortest Distance | Prioritizes warehouses closest to shipping address |
| BP | Building Preference | Uses warehouse priority rankings |
Default Strategy
SS:SD:BP - Try single shipping first, then shortest distance, then building preference
Strategy Examples
SS:SD:BP (Default)
- Find warehouse that can ship entire order
- If none found, use closest warehouse(s)
- If still none, use highest priority warehouse(s)
SD:BP:SS
- Start with closest warehouse
- If insufficient inventory, try next closest
- Consider warehouse priorities
- Allow split shipments if needed
BP:SS:SD
- Start with highest priority warehouse
- Try to ship complete order
- Use distance as final tiebreaker