| transportation chain (IS-R) |
This details the transportation times for each leg of the transport route. The system distinguishes between the following categories:
This describes the route from the vendor to the distribution center.
External transportation chains use the shipping method to differentiate between the following:
Standard shipment, third-party shipment, express shipment, and third-party express shipment
This category describes the route from the DC to the store. The only shipping method that can be used here is standard shipment.
The system uses this information to create datelines.