What is the transport category column in sales/purchase orders?

The transport category classifies your purchase and sales orders based on the mode of transport used. This includes differentiating between types of transport, such as international shipments and sample orders.

By assigning the same transport category to orders transported similarly, you can efficiently apply the same route and transport mode details to all orders within that category in the transport chapter.

Examples of transport categories include:

This helps Root calculate the environmental impact of logistics within your supply chain.

The transport category identified in your purchase orders will be automatically populated in your inbound transport chapter.

Similarly, The transport category identified in your sales orders will be automatically populated in your outbound transport chapter.

When uploading your purchase and sales orders, assign each order a transport category. The transport chapter will automatically add information about the mode of transport.

What does the "View per transport category" toggle do, and how should I use it?

The "View per transport category" toggle classifies your sales orders based on the transport category you've assigned to them. By using this toggle, you can efficiently group orders that share the same transport category, allowing you to apply the same route and transport mode to all orders within that category in the outbound transport chapter.

What is the difference between inbound and outbound transport?

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Inbound transport refers to logistic routes generated from your purchase order data, and outbound transport refers to logistic routes generated from your sales order data.