Overview
In Mintsoft, there are two options for charging based on order weight in kilograms. The primary distinction is that one method also considers the number of parcels, while the other method does not.
Charge Weight By Consignment
This method calculates shipping charges based on the total weight of the shipment rather than the number of parcels. It is beneficial as it allows for a fixed fee to be applied for a certain weight range, with an additional per-KG rate for any weight exceeding that range. This approach provides a clear and scalable pricing structure that can accommodate varying shipment sizes. Individual rows must be created for each kilogram beyond the initial weight limit, below are instructions on how to do this in bulk through a spreadsheet upload making it significantly easier to set up.
To upload Courier Prices with Charge Weight By Consignment enabled in bulk, please follow the steps below:
Click Shipping Management then Extras.
Next, click Uploads.
Select CourierServicePrices as the Template to download.
Populate the Spreadsheet to your requirements ensuring the Charge Weight By Consignment column is populated with TRUE.
Save the Spreadsheet as a CSV.
On the Uploads page within Mintsoft select CourierServicePrices as the Type to upload.
Browse for the Spreadsheet then click Upload.
Example
In our example, the rate is £7.50 up to 10KG, and then 50p per KG thereafter. So, a consignment weighing a total of 60KG would get charged £7.50 + (50 x 0.50) = £32.50, irrespective of total parcels.
You can do a simple calculation on the second row to do this as shown in the example below and double click in the bottom right of the cell to complete for all weight rows required:
Note: If you want a copy of the spreadsheet to use as an example, please raise a new case online and reference the title of this article.
Use Additional As Per Kg Rate
This method will calculate the Courier Service Price slightly differently:
The cost calculation to you is -
(Parcel Cost * Number of Parcels) + (Additional Parcel Cost * Order Weight).
The Client cost calculation to your 3PL Client is -
(Client Parcel Cost * Number of Parcels) + (Client Additional Parcel Cost * Order Weight).
Example
Number of Parcels: 2.
Order Weight: 3.
ParcelCost: 4.
AdditionalParcelCost: 3.
ClientParcelCost: 5.
ClientAdditionalParcelCost: 4.
Cost to you: (4*2) + (3*3) = 17.
Client Cost: (5*2) + (4*3) = 22.