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How to Assign Orders
Order assignment is the process of allocating orders to the most suitable warehouse. This process ensures that orders can be processed and shipped in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Here are the basic steps for assigning orders:
Step 1: Get Assignable Warehouse List
First, we need to determine which warehouses are capable of fulfilling the orders. This can be done by calling the Get Assignable Warehouse List API.
API Endpoint
GET /assignable-warehouse-list
Request Headers
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Authorization | Bearer change_to_your_access_token |
| X-S2-Organization | 95d73baf-76ba-4bea-86ac-1534c5e5d4aa |
Detailed information on the Get Assignable Warehouse List API
Step 2: Get Order Assignable List
After determining the available warehouses, the next step is to find out which orders can be assigned. This can be achieved through the Get Assignable Order List API.
API Endpoint
GET /order-assignable
Request Headers
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Authorization | Bearer change_to_your_access_token |
| X-S2-Organization | 95d73baf-76ba-4bea-86ac-1534c5e5d4aa |
Detailed information on the Get Assignable Order List API
Step 3: Assign Orders to Warehouse
After obtaining the list of assignable warehouses and orders, the next step is to actually assign the orders to one or more warehouses.
Reasons for Assigning Orders
- Efficiency Improvement: Assigning orders to the nearest warehouse or the one that can process orders the fastest can reduce delivery time and costs.
- Inventory Management Optimization: Properly distributing orders helps balance inventory levels across warehouses, avoiding overstocking in some while others remain idle.
- Customer Satisfaction Enhancement: Fast and accurate order processing and delivery can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Implementing Assignment
When implementing order assignment, factors to consider may include but are not limited to the geographical location of the warehouse, inventory status, processing capacity, and shipping costs. Choosing the most suitable warehouse for order assignment can maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction.