Overview
Control Tower applies a default stop merging logic when saving Sales Orders (SO) and Transport Orders (TO). This ensures a simplified and clearer view when multiple activities occur at the same location — such as delivering and collecting goods at the same time.
How It Works
When you create or edit an SO or TO, and include multiple stops at the same location, Control Tower will automatically merge those stops into a single entry if they are placed directly next to each other in the stop sequence.
This is common in scenarios such as:
Delivering goods to a location
Immediately collecting goods from the same location
If these two stops are adjacent and refer to the same address, they will be merged into a single stop, typically labeled:
“Mixed Collection” or similar
This reduces visual clutter and reflects real-world transport flows more intuitively.
Example
Before Saving (Unmerged View):
Ulm, Germany – Deliver
Ulm, Germany – Collect
After Saving (Merged View):
Ulm, Germany – Mixed Collection
Unmerging Stops Manually
If you prefer to manage these stops separately (for example, for planning or operational reasons), you can unmerge them directly in the UI.
How to Unmerge Stops:
Open the SO or TO in edit mode.
In the Stops section, locate the merged stop (e.g. "Mixed Collection").
Click the “Unmerge” button (icon: split arrows) next to the stop.
The merged stop will be split into its original separate Deliver and Collect entries.
You can then reorder the stops via drag and drop.
Click Save to apply your changes.
⚠️ Note: If you place unmerged stops next to each other again and save, the system will automatically re-merge them unless prevented by specific business rules (e.g., differing times or types).
When Merging Doesn’t Happen
Automatic merging will not apply if:
The stops are not adjacent in the sequence.
The locations differ even slightly (e.g., different street names or cities).
The stop contains actuals (real-world execution data).
Summary
Feature | Description |
Automatic Merging | Merges adjacent stops at the same location during Save. |
Merged Label | Stops are shown as "Mixed Collection" or similar. |
Unmerge Option | Users can manually unmerge stops in the UI. |
Reordering | Unmerged stops can be rearranged using drag-and-drop. |
Re-Merging | Stops may re-merge on Save if placed together again. |