Multi-Parcel Component
Changed on:
16 Oct 2024
Overview
- Multi-Parcel is an alternative Wave configuration to the Packing step for Fluent Store. The Multi-Parcel field component supports the ability to create multiple parcels per fulfilment.
- It supports the ability to create common parcel types for a location. These parcel types can contain useful information such as dimensions and weight attributes to improve the packing process.
- To get started with the Multi-Parcel field component in your Fluent Store configuration we recommend the following knowledge base guide.
Plugin Name | Store |
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Components for managing instore processes.
v1.0.0
Store version
Alias
MULTI_PARCEL_FIELD, fc.action.field.multiparcel
Detailed technical description
Use Cases
The Multi-Parcel field component provides the following features that enable users to submit additional and resourceful data during the packing operation:
- Create and submit more than one parcel per order fulfillment
- Define common parcel types, enabling you to do the following:
- Define a preselected default parcel type value. This allows in-store associates to skip having to select a parcel type for each fulfilment, particularly useful if the Operation only has one primary parcel type
- Optionally disable preselected parcel types on the ‘select parcel type’ dropdown. This ensures that in-store associates select a parcel type each time
- Specify dimensional data for each parcel type
- Option to specify minimum and maximum weights for each parcel type, to ensure users enter reasonable values to avoid under/overstating cost implications with Carriers
- Option to define a default weight for each parcel type so that users don’t always need to manually capture the weight of each parcel resulting in a more efficient packing time per order
- Capture custom parcel dimensions to cater for situations where none of the usual parcels are suitable for the fulfilment
- Set different parcel types at different contexts or locations so that individual stores can have their own unique preset packaging options
- Supports mobile views
Field behaviour
Adding and Removing parcels
- In-Store Associates are able to add another parcel to the top of the table via the ADD PARCEL button
- When there is more than one parcel, a REMOVE button appears on each row, allowing the users to remove that row.
Choosing a Parcel type
- The parcel type can be chosen from a dropdown and should reflect the physical container the Packer has chosen to put the items into. These are sourced from either the setting or the legacy attributes solution. See configuration behaviour for more details.
`fc.mystique.fields.basicpack`
- If no parcel types are configured, then the only available option will be and preselected for the user.
`custom`
Parcel Dimensions and Weights
- After selecting a parcel type, the user must specify a weight. If the parcel type has a default weight, this field will be preselected with that value, allowing the user to accept a default if it is suitable for their operation.
- The "weight" field will accept positive values in kilograms (kg) to two decimal places between and
`"minWeight"`
(if defined, see configuration).`"maxWeight"`
- When a parcel type is chosen the Packer will be prompted to enter the dimensions for the parcel, these must be positive values to a maximum of one decimal place.
`custom`
- Otherwise, if a preconfigured parcel type has been chosen, these dimensions will be used downstream.
Submission
- Upon the end-user will be met with an error message if they have attempted to submit with any values blank. Otherwise, the user will then progress onto step 3 of the Wave Wizard - Dispatch.
`CONFIRM PACK`
Field Logic
- The Multi-Parcel field refreshes the Wave data until it is deemed ready for parcel creation. Specifically, until each of the items is . If this statement does not return true then the field component will not load.
`filled + rejected quantities = requested quantity`
Configuration Options
The Multi-Parcel field is configurable via the `fc.mystique.fields.basicpack`
Properties
The multi parcel field component is a field and needs to be configured via the `fc.mystique.fields.basicpack`
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial changelog entry.
Recommended Placement
N/A