Shipping Carrier Selector
Rule-based system that selects optimal carriers by analyzing package details, service level needs, and cost factors to streamline shipping decisions.
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Solution
This shipping decision system automatically identifies the most suitable carriers based on precise package dimensions, weight, destination, and delivery timeline requirements. It performs initial validation of package specifications, rejecting oversized packages or invalid service requests upfront with specific error messages.
The system applies tiered service level mapping to match customer delivery needs with appropriate carrier categories. For premium same-day delivery, it recommends specialized couriers, while offering more cost-effective options for standard shipping. It calculates both actual and volumetric weight to determine the true shipping cost based on whichever is higher, and accounts for oversized package surcharges. When multiple carriers are eligible, the system provides a ranked list with comparative pricing to help users make the optimal choice based on their priority factors.
How it works
The decision graph processes shipping requests through these sequential steps:
Package Validation: Checks that all dimensions and weight are positive values, within maximum limits (70kg weight, 200cm dimensions), and verifies delivery timeline options.
Service Level Determination: Maps delivery timeline requirements (same-day, express, standard) to appropriate service tiers.
Carrier Eligibility: Evaluates potential carriers based on service level, destination (domestic/international), and weight restrictions.
Cost Calculation: Computes volumetric weight (LxWxH/5000), determines the higher of actual vs. volumetric weight, and applies carrier-specific pricing formulas with oversized package surcharges.
Carrier Ranking: Filters and sorts eligible carriers according to the user's priority factor (typically cost).
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