What is collection stop in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: collection stop

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: A visit at a physical location that is part of a pick-up tour. A collection stop is not independent, that means, it is related to all other collection stops of the pick-up tour. Example: The goods from several suppliers are to be collected and stored on one pallet. The pallet is assigned to one truck. This means that the truck must visit all locations that are defined as collection stops of the pick-up tour.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Collection Stop is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to define a stop for a shipment collection. This feature enables users to specify the exact location of the collection, as well as the time window for the collection. The Collection Stop feature also allows users to define additional information such as the contact person, contact details, and any special instructions related to the collection. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Collection Stop feature in SAP TM, users must first create a shipment order. Once the shipment order is created, users can add a Collection Stop by selecting the “Add Collection Stop” option from the shipment order menu. This will open a new window where users can enter all the necessary information related to the collection stop. Once all the information is entered, users can save the collection stop and it will be added to the shipment order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Collection Stop in SAP TM, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is entered correctly. This includes entering accurate contact details and any special instructions related to the collection. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the time window for the collection is accurate so that there are no delays in collecting the shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Collection Stop feature in SAP TM is closely related to other features such as Delivery Stop and Pickup Stop. Delivery Stop allows users to define a stop for a shipment delivery while Pickup Stop allows users to define a stop for a shipment pickup. Additionally, SAP TM also offers features such as Route Optimization and Freight Costing which can be used in conjunction with Collection Stops to optimize shipments and reduce costs.