What is shipment sizing in SAP SCM-ICH-TLB - Transport Load Builder?

SAP Term: shipment sizing

• Component: SCM-ICH-TLB

• Component Name: Transport Load Builder

• Description: Method used by the TLB to avoid remaining quantities that are not within the valid parameter limits for a shipment. Shipment sizing may be shipment upsizing or shipment downsizing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Shipment sizing is a feature of the SAP SCM-ICH-TLB Transport Load Builder component. It enables users to optimize the size of their shipments by grouping orders into larger shipments. This helps to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Shipment sizing can be used in the SAP SCM-ICH-TLB Transport Load Builder component. To use it, users must first define the criteria for grouping orders into shipments. This includes defining the maximum weight, volume, and number of orders per shipment. Once these criteria have been set, the system will automatically group orders into shipments based on these criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using shipment sizing, it is important to consider the cost of shipping and other factors such as delivery time when setting the criteria for grouping orders into shipments. This will help to ensure that the most cost-effective and efficient solution is chosen. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Shipment sizing is just one of many features available in the SAP SCM-ICH-TLB Transport Load Builder component. Other features include route optimization, load optimization, and order consolidation.