What’s a Standard Workflow Shipping Method?
A Standard Workflow Shipping Method defines how orders move through your operational flow—from source to destination—either directly or via one or more intermediate facilities. It applies only to forward workflows (Standard and Internal workflows) and does not cover return workflows.
Each order is assigned a shipping method, which determines how it is handled. Based on this assignment, the order is processed through shipments according to the shipping method’s type (e.g., direct delivery or multi-step flows such as pickup, transfer, and delivery).
Important Note
Standard Workflow Shipping Methods apply only to forward flows—used for both standard workflow (customer-facing) and internal workflow (location-to-location) orders.
They do not cover return workflows, which are configured and handled separately.
Types of Standard Workflow Shipping Methods
There are two types of standard workflow shipping methods:
On-Demand: The order is handled in a single step, moving straight from the source to the final destination without any intermediate stops.
Standard: The order moves through one or more facilities along the way, following a multi-step flow before reaching its final destination.
Creating On-Demand Shipping Methods (Standard Workflow)
On-Demand shipping methods are designed for simple, direct fulfillment flows where an order moves straight from its source to its final destination without passing through any intermediate facilities.
This makes them ideal for time-sensitive or straightforward deliveries, where speed and minimal handling are key, as the process typically involves a single delivery step from start to finish.
Creating Standard Shipping Methods (Standard Workflow)
Standard shipping methods are designed for multi-step fulfillment flows, where an order moves through one or more facilities before reaching its final destination.
This is typically used when goods need to be routed, sorted, or transferred along the way—for example, moving from a warehouse to a hub, then to a delivery location before completion.