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What is required to add a carrier to a shipping program?
What is required to add a carrier to a shipping program?
- You must first create a record for the carrier. (correct)
- No additional records are needed if a carrier is chosen.
- Only a service record is needed.
- Carrier information must be submitted to an external agency.
What distinguishes a carrier service record from a carrier record?
What distinguishes a carrier service record from a carrier record?
- Carrier records are optional while service records are mandatory.
- The carrier record is specific to each service type offered.
- A carrier service record includes service characteristics and pricing adjustments. (correct)
- The carrier service record contains general details only.
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'Shipping Method'?
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'Shipping Method'?
- The fastest delivery option available from any carrier.
- The total cost of shipping regardless of service types.
- The combination of the service and type from a carrier. (correct)
- A specific type of service offered by a carrier.
What optional charges can be applied at the carrier record level?
What optional charges can be applied at the carrier record level?
When configuring a shipping program, what is the role of a carrier?
When configuring a shipping program, what is the role of a carrier?
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Shipping Carriers
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Optimizely Configured Commerce allows you to set up shipping programs with various delivery options and charges.
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You can include one or multiple carriers in your shipping program, offering a variety of delivery choices.
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To add a carrier, first create a record containing basic details such as contact information, account numbers, Rating Service, and other relevant information.
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Apply optional rules and additional charges at the carrier level, such as a fuel surcharge, for all deliveries from that carrier.
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Create sub-records for each service associated with the carrier, capturing the service type (e.g., ground, next day, air), pricing adjustments, and additional optional rules or charges.
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Optimizely uses the following nomenclature:
- Carrier: The shipping provider (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS).
- Service: The type of service (e.g., ground, next day, air).
- Shipping Method: The combination of service and carrier (e.g., UPS Ground, FedEx Priority Overnight).
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