Shipment Route Creation in O2VEND – Step-by-Step Guide

Shipment Routes in O2VEND help you organize deliveries efficiently by grouping shipments under a defined route.
This tutorial explains how to create a shipment route, its purpose, and how it fits into the delivery workflow.

The Shipment Route Creation in O2VEND is a foundational step in the delivery workflow.
It ensures shipments are properly organized, routes are clearly defined, and deliveries are executed smoothly.

What Is a Shipment Route in O2VEND?

A Shipment Route represents a planned delivery path used to execute deliveries created from Beat Runs.

In simple terms:

Shipment Route = Delivery path for assigned shipments

Routes help you:

  • Assign shipments to riders or vehicles
  • Optimize delivery flow
  • Track delivery execution clearly

Why Shipment Route Creation Is Important

Creating shipment routes allows you to:

  • Organize shipments area-wise or rider-wise
  • Reduce delivery delays
  • Improve delivery accountability
  • Enable smooth Route Run execution

O2VEND Back Office → Beat & Route → Shipment Route → Create Route

Create Route Screen Overview

Create Shipment Route screen in O2VEND showing name, code, and description fields

The Create Route screen is used to define a new shipment route by providing basic route details.

Create Route – Field Explanation

Name

Enter a clear and identifiable route name.

Example: Anna Nagar Morning Route

Use meaningful names to easily identify routes during delivery execution.

Code

Optional unique code for the route.

Example: AN-M-01

Used for:

  • Internal tracking
  • Reports
  • Route identification

If left blank, the system can auto-generate the code.

Description

Optional description to explain the route purpose.

Example: Morning delivery route covering Anna Nagar East customers

Helps operations teams understand route usage.

Save Shipment Route

After entering the required details, click Save (top-right corner).

Once saved:

  • The shipment route becomes active
  • It can be assigned to shipments
  • It is available for Route Run execution

What Happens After Route Creation?

After creating a shipment route, you can:

  • Assign shipments from Beat Runs
  • Allocate delivery riders or vehicles
  • Start Route Run for delivery execution
  • Track delivery status and performance