What is 'third-party allocation' in SAP TM-ADP-CSL-NAO - Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners?

third-party allocation - Overview

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL-NAO

• Component Name: Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners

• Description: A key performance indicator KPI that measures the portion of the total allocation of a vessel operator that is swapped and sold to third-party pool operators. It is measured either in twenty-foot equivalent units TEU or in tonnage.

third-party allocation - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Third-party allocation is a feature of the TM-ADP-CSL-NAO Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners component of SAP. It allows customers to allocate their container shipments to third-party carriers, such as freight forwarders, trucking companies, and other logistics providers. This feature helps customers manage their container shipments more efficiently and cost-effectively. 
  How to Use It: 
  To use the third-party allocation feature, customers must first create a shipment order in SAP. Once the shipment order is created, customers can then assign the shipment to a third-party carrier. Customers can also track the shipment’s progress and view its status in real time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a shipment to a third-party carrier, it is important to ensure that the carrier has the necessary resources and capabilities to handle the shipment. Additionally, customers should always compare rates between different carriers before making a decision. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the TM-ADP-CSL-NAO Network & Operations for Container Shipping Liners component of SAP, please visit the official SAP website. Additionally, customers can contact their local SAP representative for more information about third-party allocation and other features of this component.