Change Shipping Method for Shipments Without Colli Products

Overview

The Change Shipping Method for Shipments Without Colli Products step changes the shipping method for shipments that don't contain colli (bulky/oversized) products. This enables cost optimization by using cheaper shipping methods for standard-sized items.

Identifier

Configuration Properties

Note: Can also use FallbackShippingMethodName property on order lines.

Behavior

What It Does

1. Gets the defaultShippingMethodName from configuration
2. Also checks if any order lines have FallbackShippingMethodName property
3. Looks up the shipping option for the market
4. Evaluates shipments and changes shipping method only for those without colli products

Prerequisites

• Either defaultShippingMethodName configured or FallbackShippingMethodName on order lines
• Shipping method must exist for the market

Side Effects

• Shipping method changed on qualifying shipments
• Shipping label updated
• May reduce shipping costs

Business Cases

When to Use

• Cost optimization: Use cheaper methods for standard packages
• Carrier selection: Different carriers for different package sizes
• Rate shopping: Automatically select best rate for package type

Example Scenarios

Scenario 1: Standard Package Method Order has furniture (colli) and accessories. Accessories shipment gets changed to cheaper "Standard Parcel" method.

Scenario 2: No Colli Products Entire order is standard products. All shipments get the cost-optimized method.

Scenario 3: All Colli Products Entire order is bulky items. No shipping method changes occur.

Error Handling

Related Steps

• Change Shipping Method - Direct method change
• Split All Colli Products to Separate Shipment - Split colli first