diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration.rst b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration.rst index c4a54616d..64801e5d9 100644 --- a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration.rst +++ b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration.rst @@ -61,8 +61,11 @@ a form to provide details about the shipping provider, including: store ` options, refer to their respective sections below. - :guilabel:`Website`: configure shipping methods for an e-commerce page. Select the applicable website from the drop-down menu, or leave it blank to apply the method to all web pages. -- :guilabel:`Company`: if the shipping method should apply to a specific company, select it from the +- :guilabel:`Company`: If the shipping method should apply to a specific company, select it from the drop-down menu. Leave the field blank to apply the method to all companies. +- :guilabel:`Routes`: select the applicable route(s) to define different delivery methods, such as + standard or express shipping, based on varying lead times. For more information, jump + to the :ref:`Set routes on shipping method ` section. .. _inventory/shipping_receiving/delivery-product: @@ -174,6 +177,55 @@ from the shipping carrier. .. seealso:: :doc:`Invoice cost of shipping ` +.. _inventory/shipping_receiving/shipping-route: + +Route on shipping method +------------------------ + +Optionally, set different warehouse delivery processes for a shipping method by configuring +different :doc:`routes ` for it. + +.. example:: + Configuring multiple routes per shipping method is helpful for adjusting warehouse delivery + processes based on: + + - speed (e.g., use :doc:`one-step delivery ` for + express shipping, or :doc:`two-step ` for + standard shipping). + - international shipping (e.g. use :doc:`three-step delivery + ` to prepare documents for customs) + - in-store pickup or home delivery: ship from the central warehouse, or pick from the store's + stock, depending on customer selection. + +To set up routes, go to :menuselection:`Inventory app --> Configuration --> Routes`. Click +:guilabel:`New`, or select the desired route. + +On the route form, in the :guilabel:`Applicable On` section, tick the :guilabel:`Shipping Methods` +checkbox. + +.. figure:: setup_configuration/setup_configuration/shipping-route.png + :align: center + :alt: Routes form with the Shipping Methods checkbox selected. + + Routes form with the Shipping Methods checkbox ticked. + +Then, go to :menuselection:`Inventory app --> Configuration --> Shipping Methods`, and select the +desired shipping method. + +On the shipping method form, in the :guilabel:`Routes` field, select the available fulfillment +routes from the drop-down menu. + +.. note:: + If the desired route is not selectable, check that the *Shipping Methods* option is enabled in + the route's *Applicable On* section. + +.. figure:: setup_configuration/setup_configuration/set-routes.png + :align: center + :alt: Show set routes on shipping method form. + + By default, most shipping methods are created with two routes available for standard or express + delivery. + .. _inventory/shipping/sales-order: Add shipping diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/set-routes.png b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/set-routes.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c03b27e76 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/set-routes.png differ diff --git a/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/shipping-route.png b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/shipping-route.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..eb8768367 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/applications/inventory_and_mrp/inventory/shipping_receiving/setup_configuration/setup_configuration/shipping-route.png differ