How to configure a location for Automatic Shipment Initiation

How to configure a location for Automatic Shipment Initiation


1.  Steps for the configuration of Automatic Shipment Initiation


It is assumed that the trial is configured for automatic shipments.


To correctly use this feature, the following steps must be followed:

        1. Select a location from the  Locations  list by clicking on the details button (eye icon).


2. Select the  Preferred Depot  (location where the products will be shipped from)  - If you do not choose a Preferred Depot the shipment cannot be initiated .

        3. Select the  Supply Scheme  (e.g. Low, Medium, High, Custom) -  See section below  to learn more on how to choose a supply scheme.

        4. Click "Save" button to save your information.




2. Automatic Shipment Initiation

For more detailed information on Automatic Shipment Initiation, please refer to the following articles: 

  1. Stock Resupply - Automatic Shipment Initiation
  2. Stock Resupply - Manually triggered automatic shipments


3. How to choose a supply scheme?

For more detailed information on supply schemes, please refer to the following article:  Stock Resupply - Supply Schemes .


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