Rule Examples

The following examples use most of the components covered in Rule Syntax.

Weighting by <number> exclusion

Let us say that you wanted to create a rule that rejects a particular carrier where the maximum dimension of any of the parcels is greater than 120 cm. You might create a rule as in the following example:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: (carrier.code=="HERMESPOS") && (consignment.maxdimension>120), Score: -1

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

Weighting by <text> exclusion

Let us say that you only wish to allow local deliveries from a particular warehouse. You might create a rule as in the following example, by specifying that deliveries from that warehouse which are not to addresses that contain the initial part of the area postcode are not allowed:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: (consignment.warehousecode==10074) && (consignment.delivery.postcode!="RG2*"), Score: -1

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

Weighting by <flags> exclusion

Let us say that you wanted to create a rule that rejects carrier services from a particular warehouse when the consignment contains hazardous materials. You might create one as follows, where you exclude any service or carrier for the specified warehouse if the consignment contains hazardous items:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: (consignment.warehousecode==10074) && (consignment.hazardous), Score: -1

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

Test: (consignment.warehousecode==10074), Score: IIF (consignment.hazardous, -1, score)

Weighting by <flags> attempt to force

Let us say that you wanted to create a rule that attempts to force delivery by a particular carrier service when the consignment requires proof of delivery. You might create a rule as in the following example:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: (consignment.podnonsignature || consignment.podsignature), Score: (score * 0)

This means that the score is set to 0 when the rule applies, meaning that the associated carrier service is highly likely to be selected for allocation.

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

Weighting by <period of time> exclusion

Let us say that you wanted to create a rule that rejects carrier services which take too long to deliver. You might create one as follows, where you exclude any service or carrier if the maximum time in transit is greater than 24 hours:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: DATEDIFF(option.collection.from,option.delivery.to,3) > 24, Score: -1

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

Weighting by <period of time> discouragement

Let us say that you wanted to create a rule that discourages carrier services that take a long time to despatch. You might create one as follows, where you discourage any service or carrier if the maximum time until despatch is greater than 18 hours:

When you export the rule, you will see that the test and score expressions are written as follows:

Test: (datediff(now(),option.collection.from,3)>18), Score: (score * 2)

The score is doubled when the rule applies, meaning that the associated carrier service is less likely to be selected for allocation.

You could create the same rule by entering the following 'custom' rule:

'Custom' rule examples

These involve the 'custom' rule type. 'Custom' rules provide you with the flexibility to create very specific rules, particularly relating to days of the week and certain times of day, e.g.