What is 'transportation group' in SAP SCM-APO-VS - Vehicle Scheduling?

transportation group - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-VS

• Component Name: Vehicle Scheduling

• Description: An ID that groups the important attributes related to the transportation of a product. Every product is assigned to a transportation group. &EXAMPLE& Product attributes could be "refrigerated transportation required" or "dangerous goods."

transportation group - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A transportation group is a feature of SAP's Vehicle Scheduling component of the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) module. It is used to group together multiple shipments that are to be transported together in one vehicle. This allows for more efficient transportation planning and cost savings. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a transportation group, the user must first define the criteria for grouping shipments together. This includes the type of vehicle, the route, and any other relevant criteria. Once the criteria have been defined, the user can then assign shipments to the transportation group. The shipments can then be scheduled and tracked as a single unit. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a transportation group, it is important to consider the size and weight of the shipments that will be included in the group. This will ensure that all shipments can be transported in one vehicle without exceeding its capacity. Additionally, it is important to consider any time constraints that may be associated with the shipments, as this will affect how they are grouped together. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Vehicle Scheduling component of APO, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_APO_VS/latest/en-US.