01
Wrong package
The recommendation does not match what will ship.
Better package choices
Pack for what ships
The enhanced allocator recommends a package using the order data a customer already has.
Boxes + satchelsOne package + manyWeight + dimensions
Order
TT
3 products · 5.4 kg
Recommended
Medium satchelFits the order
The problem
A poor suggestion creates work
02
Manual correction
The warehouse swaps, splits or repacks the order.
03
Quote mismatch
The package used can differ from the package priced.
Better inputs create better packs. Better packs create better quotes.
Two inputs. One model.
Weight works. Dimensions improve the fit.
Every customer can use product weight. Customers who upload product dimensions through their catalogue give the allocator more information to work with.
Same order
0.4 kg
0.5 kg
0.1 kg
01
Checks total weight
✓02
Checks product dimensions
03
Chooses from saved packages
✓Package recommendation
Smallest package within the weight limitSmallest package that fits the productsDimensions sharpen the recommendation. They are not required to opt in.
More ways to pack
The package follows the order
Soft goods
Use a satchel
Choose a satchel when the order does not need a box.
Items that fit
Pack together
Combine products inside a suitable saved package.
Items that do not fit
Move the overflow
Keep what fits together. Put the rest in another package.
Heavy orders
Split the weight
Split an order when it exceeds the package weight limit.
Customer setup
Use what they have
Customers choose their available packages. Product dimensions add more precision when supplied through a catalogue upload.
Required
Product weightFrom the order or catalogueOptional
Product dimensionsFrom a catalogue uploadRequired
Saved packagesBoxes, satchels and weight limits✦
Enhanced allocator
Best-fit package recommendationCustomer choice
Opt in when ready
Customers can turn on the enhanced package allocator for their account. Turning it off returns them to the current version.
Package allocation
Account settings
Enhanced package allocator
More package types. Better use of weight and dimensions.
Enhanced version on
The story
Same order data. Better package choices.
Weight worksDimensions improve fitCustomers stay in control