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Inventory-Based Shipping Decisions
Make smarter shipping choices based on real-time inventory data.
January 9, 20262 min read28 views
Inventory-Based Shipping
Optimize shipping decisions with inventory awareness.
Decision Factors
| Factor | Impact on Shipping |
|---|---|
| Stock level | Warehouse selection |
| Reorder point | Expedite incoming |
| Lead time | Promise date |
| Location | Split vs single |
Split Shipment Analysis
| Scenario | Cost | Customer Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Wait for all items | Lower | Longer wait |
| Split shipment | Higher | Faster partial |
| Ship from 2 locations | Medium | Fast + complete |
When to Split
| Split When | Dont Split When |
|---|---|
| Items in different warehouses | All items available |
| Customer requests fast | Customer requests single |
| Partial is 80%+ complete | Split would be small |
| High-value order | Low-margin order |
Cost Analysis
| Order Type | Single Ship | Split Ship |
|---|---|---|
| 2 items, same location | $8.50 | N/A |
| 2 items, different | $12.00 | $11.00 |
| With wait cost | +$2 rev risk | $0 |
Implementation
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