What is merit in SAP TM-ADP-CSL-NAO - Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners?

SAP Term: merit

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL-NAO

• Component Name: Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners

• Description: An adjustment applied as a percentage per cycle position, which is used to increase the capacity allocated to an internal partner when the defined vessel intake exceeds the declared capacity of a vessel.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Merit is a term used in the SAP TM-ADP-CSL-NAO Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners component. It is a measure of the performance of a container shipping liner, based on the number of containers shipped and the cost of shipping them. Merit is used to compare different container shipping liners and to determine which one is most efficient. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use merit, you must first calculate the merit score for each container shipping liner. This can be done by taking the total number of containers shipped and dividing it by the total cost of shipping them. The higher the merit score, the more efficient the container shipping liner is. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating merit scores, it is important to take into account any additional costs associated with shipping containers, such as fuel costs or port fees. These costs can significantly affect the merit score and should be taken into consideration when comparing different container shipping liners. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The merit score can also be used to compare different routes for container shipping liners. By calculating the merit score for each route, you can determine which route is most efficient and cost-effective. Additionally, merit scores can be used to compare different types of containers, such as refrigerated containers or flatbed containers, in order to determine which type is most efficient for a particular route.