After you create attributes, you must define logistics types.
Logistics types are used to define all resources necessary for the operation.
Similar to attributes, logistics types are fully customizable within the framework of the predefined logistics types categories, which come standard in the program.
Logistics Type Categories
- Asset (e.g., tractor, trailer, forklift)
- Facility (e.g., distribution center, warehouse)
- Logistics Order (e.g., will call, dropoff, lumber, cabinets)
- Logistics Line: Allows further differentiation of lines on a logistics order.
- Handling Unit (e.g., pallet, container)
- Operation (e.g., business segment)
- Position (e.g., location within facility)
- Worker (e.g., driver)
Create a child logistics type to automatically ascribe physical dimensions, attributes, and constraints from the parent type.
Example
If an International Lonestar Sleeper Cab has a hierarchy of Asset > Tractor > Sleeper Cab > Lonestar, the Lonestar logistics type inherits the basic dimension and attributes of Asset, Tractor, and Sleeper Cab.
Although a child type inherits the dimensions and attributes from its parent, these values can be adjusted at the most specific (lowest) level without compromising any of the associated parent types.
This allows you to maintain default values while still offering infinite customization and granularity among objects.
Logistics Execution > Setup > Logistics Types
| FIELD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Logistics Type | Names the specific object. |
| Description | Describes the purpose of the Logistics Type field. |
| Logistics Type Category | Indicates the category type:
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| Attributes section | Displays associated attributes. |
| Constraints section | Displays criteria that are assigned to the activity master. |
| Collection Data Types section | Allows you to attach collection data types to the logistics type. |