Label Splitting by Weight

• How It Works
• Examples
  • Example 1
  • Example 2
  • Example 3

Configuring the Label Splitting by Weight Feature in VendorAuto

The "Label Splitting by Weight" feature in VendorAuto allows you to automatically split an order into multiple shipping labels based on a specified maximum weight limit per package. This helps optimize shipping costs and ensures compliance with carrier weight restrictions.

To use the Label Splitting by Weight feature to print labels based on package weight:

1. Log in to your VendorAuto account.
2. Click on the user icon in the top right corner of the screen, which displays your email address.
3. In the dropdown menu that appears, click on "Instances".
4. On the Instances page, locate the instance you want to configure and click on the pencil icon in the rightmost column to edit its settings.
5. In the instance settings, enable the "Minimum Label" option.
6. Set the "Max Package Weight(LB)" to a value greater than 0. This represents the maximum weight limit for each shipping label.
7. Ensure you have configured the product information , including weight, for each SKU in your inventory. This allows VendorAuto to accurately calculate order and label weights.

How It Works

• If an order's total weight is less than the Max Package Weight, VendorAuto will print a single label for all items.
• If an order's total weight exceeds the Max Package Weight, VendorAuto will print multiple labels. It will intelligently assign items to each label using the Knapsack algorithm, ensuring the fewest possible labels are used while respecting the weight limit.
• If the Max Package Weight is set to 0, VendorAuto will ignore this setting and default to the standard behavior based on the Minimum Label option alone.

Remember: Accurate SKU weight information is required for the Label Splitting by Weight feature to function optimally.

Examples

Let's say you have the following SKUs in your inventory:

• SKU1: A book, weighing 1 lb
• SKU2: A toy, weighing 2 lbs
• SKU3: A kitchen gadget, weighing 3 lbs
• SKU4: A small appliance, weighing 5 lbs

Example 1

You receive an order containing SKU1 (1 lb) and SKU2 (2 lbs). You have set the Max Package Weight to 5 lbs and enabled the Minimum Label option. Since the total order weight (3 lbs) is less than the Max Package Weight (5 lbs), VendorAuto will print a single label for this order.

Example 2

You receive an order containing SKU2 (2 lbs), SKU3 (3 lbs), and SKU4 (5 lbs). The total order weight is 10 lbs, which exceeds the Max Package Weight of 5 lbs. VendorAuto will use the Knapsack algorithm to distribute the items across multiple labels:

• Label 1: SKU2 (2 lbs) + SKU3 (3 lbs) = 5 lbs
• Label 2: SKU4 (5 lbs)

VendorAuto will print two labels for this order, ensuring that each package does not exceed the 5 lb weight limit.

Example 3

If you set the Max Package Weight to 0 and receive an order containing SKU1, SKU2, and SKU3, VendorAuto will ignore the Max Package Weight setting. Instead, it will print labels according to the standard behavior based on the Minimum Label option alone.

By following these steps and considering the examples provided, you can efficiently print shipping labels based on package weight constraints, streamlining your order fulfillment process.