Setting up a freight rate matrix
In Pricing, a freight rate matrix is a structure that offers flexible criteria to define and retrieve freight rates.
A freight rate matrix includes these elements:
- A matrix definition
- A set of matrix attributes
- A freight rate book
If the properties of, for example, the sales order match the properties of the freight rate matrix, the freight rate from the freight rate book that is linked to the freight rate matrix, is applied to the sales order.
To set up a freight rate matrix:
Example
For matrix type Client Freight Rate, specify the matrix definition MD1. Add the attributes item and ship-from business partner to the matrix definition.
Specify the freight rate book FRB1 for items with the following characteristics:
- Rating method: Distance
- An Up To break type
For a weight <100:
- Amount by weight $15
For a distance <500:
- Amount by distance $25
- A valid period from September 1 to December 1
Define a freight rate matrix for matrix type Client Freight Rate, and select matrix definition MD1 and freight rate book FRB1. Enter values for the matrix attributes, such as the following:
- Item: Laptop computer A1
- Ship-from business partner: Tradex