Reading the Storages and Packing Relations of a Source

Read the storages, packing point sources and carriers, inventory channel, source group, and shipping cost on the source detail; step-by-step explanation and video.

The detail page of a source shows its storages, packing point relations, carriers it works with, connected inventory channel, and source group all in one place. This page explains what each detail tab describes and how to read the cost of shipping from a source to a packing point; the same explanation is available in the video below.

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For all screen areas, see the Sources document. Source types are explained in Understanding Source Types and Stock Layers, and groups in Grouping Sources and Group Capabilities.

Before You Start

  • Open the detail page by clicking the source name in the Sources list.
  • Tabs: General, Storages, Packing point sources, Packing point carriers, Inventory channels, Source groups, Storage relations, and Web / App Shop view.
  • The tabs for packing point sources, carriers, inventory channels, and storage relations are read-only here; changes are made on their own screens.

General

  1. Click the source name in the Sources list.
  2. In the General tab, the source's ID, address, and Source type are visible. The Source code does not change once created. The type determines how the source is calculated in sourcing.
  3. Use the Live toggle to temporarily deactivate the source. It is recommended to deactivate a source with storages instead of deleting it; deletion is irreversible.

Storages

Each source has storages underneath. Storages separate stock physically or in records; for example, store stock versus e-commerce stock. When storages are separated, you can also assign different priorities: e-commerce stock is used first, and store stock only if necessary.

The table shows each storage's Daily capacity and statistics (Statistical sales, Statistical stock, collection time, error rate). These statistics are not used in distribution centers; the cell will say "Not used in DC."

Packing Point Sources

A source can also be a packing point. In that case, which sources send products to it are defined; for example, stores in a region send their products to a hub or distribution center.

  1. Open the Packing point sources tab.
  2. Select the record direction:
    • Sent by itself: who packs the orders in this source's storages. If the packing point is Itself, the source both collects and packs.
    • Incoming: sources sending their products to this source.
  3. Check the Cost and Where the value comes from columns. There is a cost for shipping from a source to a packing point; the system calculates using these costs when selecting sources. The value comes from the General setting or the source's group.

If there are multiple packing points in a region, which one is used is determined by the packing point list and rules. Selections are made per sales channel.

Example: A hub in a group is defined with a cost of 250 lira if it packs and ships the order itself, and 290 lira if it sends to the distribution center. Both options appear in the hub's detail under Sent by itself; the system compares these for each order.

Packing Point Carriers

Each packing point has separately defined carriers it works with; a carrier may operate in some centers but not others. Orders can only be assigned to packing points supporting the carrier. The tab shows Sales channel, Packing storage, Carrier, Delivery, and Band fees.

Inventory Channels

Shows which inventory channel the source is included in for sellable stock. When an order comes from a sales channel, the storages connected to that sales channel's inventory channel participate in sourcing. Hovering over the channel shows connected sales channels.

Source Groups

Shows the group the source belongs to. A source can be in only one group. Groups are for collectively applying coefficients and costs: when the group's setting changes, it reflects on all sources in the group.

Storage Relations

Shows the source's packing records along with the five-region shipping cost in one place: Packing point carriers, Collection relations, and Packing relations. This tab is read-only; changes are made in the Packing point sources and Packing point carriers screens.

Checking the Result

  • The numbers next to tab names indicate record counts (e.g., number of storages, packing records).
  • The Where the value comes from column shows whether a cost comes from the General setting or the group setting; to change the value, use the Entering Layered Preparation and Shipping Costs screen.

Common Situations

  • Source cannot be deleted: the source has storages. Delete storages first or deactivate the source.
  • Statistics in storage show "Not used in DC": the source is a distribution center; sales and stock statistics are not used in DC.
  • Cannot make changes in packing tab: the tab is read-only; go to the related screen with Expand all.
  • Order is not assigned to a packing point: the order's carrier may not be defined at that point; check the Packing point carriers tab.