Configure Shipping Methods

Introduction to Configuring Shipping Methods

The Set-up and configuration of shipping methods for the opentaps system is accomplished in two major steps, as follows:

• Step 1: Define Shipping services
• Types of Shipping and Carriers Providing the service are configured in the following screens:
  • [Catalog] > [Catalog Manager Application]] drop down box > [Shipping] link, Configured with the following three Tabs.
    • The following links detail the User Guide information about the Tabs.
    • Shipment Method Types Tab -- Various shipping services are defined generically.
    • Quantity Breaks Tab -- Pricing break points, where price changes with weight and other factors, are defined.
    • Carrier Shipment Methods Tab -- Carriers providing defined services are identified, including their service IDs.

• Step 2: Set-up Store Shipping options
• Shipping Methods defined in Step 1 are Set up for a Store in the following screen:
  • [Catalog] > [Catalog Manager Application]] drop down box > [Stores] link > [Store Name ID] link > [Shipping] Tab
    • For User Guide instructions about this topic, please refer to Add a Predefined Shipment Method for This Store