Configuring nodes

A ship node, or node, represents a location in which inventory is stored, and has capacity to fulfill an order. The sellers can manage ship nodes from the Order Hub user interface to ensure that the system is aware of all possible fulfillment locations that can fulfill an order. The Nodes list page displays the nodes in the All, Distribution centers, and Stores tabs. You can either select a node from the lists or create a new node.

If you are a fulfillment manager with view only role, you cannot add a node. If you are a fulfillment manager with edit permissions or an administrator, you can add a node.

Procedure

  1. From the menu, click Configuration > Nodes to display the Nodes list page.
  2. To create a node, click Create node.
    The Create node modal is displayed.
  3. In the Node ID field, enter the unique ship node identifier.
    You cannot use spaces for the identifier.
    Important: The Node ID cannot be modified after the ship node is created.
  4. In the Node name field, enter the unique name of the ship node.
  5. From the Node type list, select the type of the ship node. For information about node types, see Node and node types.
  6. Input the processing cost (per hour in USD) for your node.
  7. Input the Lead time for outbound transfers.
  8. Input the Processing time for intbound transfers.
  9. Input the Cut off time.
  10. Click Next.
  11. From the Configuration inherited from node type list, select one or more configurations to be inherited from the node type.
    Remove a selection by clearing the applicable check box.
    Tip: The default is Inherit all, which means that the ship node uses the carrier preferences, lead time, processing time, and carrier pickup schedule that are configured for the ship node type.
  12. From the Country or region list, select the country or region for the ship node.
  13. In the ZIP code or postal code field, enter the postal code for the ship node.
  14. From the Timezone list, select the time zone of the ship node.
  15. Optional: In the Address and Address 2 fields, enter the address for the ship node.
  16. Optional: In the City field, enter the city for the ship node.
  17. Optional: From the State or province list, select the state or province for the ship node.
  18. Optional: In the Geocode field, enter the latitude and longitude of the ship node location. If entered, the estimated delivery date calculation for Pick delivery method considers geocode.
    Note: The geocode is only used for PICK. If it is omitted, then the node is not considered.
  19. Click Create.