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Logistics & Packaging Configuration

Configuration options for customer-specific logistics and packaging requirements in cost calculations.

Overview

Manufacturing quotes must account for customer-specific logistics and packaging requirements that can significantly impact the final price. This module allows configurable settings for:

  1. Packaging Standards - Material and method specifications
  2. Shipping Terms - Delivery arrangements and responsibilities
  3. Freight Calculations - Cost models for transportation

Packaging Configuration

Packaging Types

Type Code Description Typical Cost Impact
Standard PKG_STD Basic carton packaging Base rate
Industrial PKG_IND Bubble wrap + carton +5-10%
Export Grade PKG_EXP Wooden pallet + shrink wrap +10-15%
Custom PKG_CUS Customer-specified packaging Variable

Packaging Cost Model

\text{Packaging Cost} = \text{Material Cost} + \text{Labor Cost} + \text{Consumables}
Component Calculation
Material Cost Weight × Packaging rate per kg
Labor Cost Parts × Packing time × Labor rate
Consumables Fixed per shipment or per part

Configuration Schema

packaging:
  type: "PKG_EXP"  # Export Grade
  materials:
    - name: "Wooden Pallet"
      cost_per_unit: 450.00
      reusable: false
    - name: "Shrink Wrap"
      cost_per_kg: 85.00
  labor:
    time_per_part_minutes: 0.5
    rate_per_hour: 150.00
  minimum_charge: 500.00

Shipping Terms (Incoterms)

Supported Terms

Term Description Cost Responsibility
Ex-Works (EXW) Customer pickup from factory Minimal seller cost
FCA (Free Carrier) Seller delivers to carrier Seller pays local transport
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) Seller arranges shipping + insurance Full freight included
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Door-to-door delivery All costs on seller

Term Configuration

shipping:
  term: "FCA"
  pickup_location: "Factory Gate"
  customs_clearance: "buyer"
  insurance:
    included: false
    value_percentage: 0.5

Freight Calculation

Cost Models

1. Distance-Based

\text{Freight Cost} = \text{Distance (km)} × \text{Rate per km} × \text{Weight Factor}

2. Zone-Based

freight_zones:
  local:     # 0-50 km
    base_rate: 500
    per_kg: 2.00
  regional:  # 50-300 km
    base_rate: 1500
    per_kg: 3.50
  national:  # 300+ km
    base_rate: 3000
    per_kg: 5.00

3. Flat Rate

freight:
  model: "flat"
  cost: 2500.00
  minimum_order_value: 50000.00  # Free above this

Customer Profile Defaults

Each customer can have default logistics preferences:

customer_logistics:
  customer_id: "CUST-001"
  defaults:
    packaging_type: "PKG_EXP"
    shipping_term: "FCA"
    freight_zone: "regional"
    special_requirements:
      - "Desiccant packs required"
      - "No weekend delivery"
  freight_account: "ABC-FREIGHT-12345"  # Customer's freight account

Quote Integration

Cost Breakdown Display

Logistics & Packaging: ₹1,850.00
├─ Packaging: ₹1,200.00
│  ├─ Materials: ₹800.00 (wooden pallet)
│  ├─ Labor: ₹350.00 (0.5 min × 500 pcs)
│  └─ Consumables: ₹50.00
├─ Freight: ₹650.00
│  └─ Regional zone (180 km, 45 kg)
└─ Terms: FCA Factory Gate

Override Options

Field Override Allowed Audit Required
Packaging Type Yes No
Freight Cost Yes Yes (reason required)
Shipping Term Yes No
Special Requirements Yes No

Use Cases

Scenario Configuration
Local Customer Pickup EXW, PKG_STD, No freight
Export Order DDP, PKG_EXP, Full freight + insurance
Regular Customer Use customer defaults
Rush Order Standard + expedited freight surcharge