Shipping Zips to Hubs Documentation¶
Menu Location: (Database table or delivery settings related page)
Access Level: Administrator and above
Last Updated: 2026-03-01
Overview¶
Shipping Zips to Hubs maps specific ZIP codes to shipping hubs, ensuring customers in each ZIP code are assigned to the correct distribution center. This granular control optimizes routing and ensures efficient regional fulfillment.
Primary Functions:
- Assign ZIP codes to specific shipping hubs
- Override default distance-based hub assignment
- Define precise service territories
- Handle complex regional routing
- Support multi-hub operations
- Optimize delivery efficiency
Page Layout¶
Table Columns:
- ZIP Code
- Assigned Hub
- State
- Notes
- Actions (Edit, Delete)
Common Use Cases¶
Use Case 1: Map New Hub Service Area¶
Assign 500 ZIP codes to newly opened Southwest Hub.
Use Case 2: Override Distance Assignment¶
Customer closer to Hub A but inventory at Hub B - assign ZIP to Hub B.
Use Case 3: Split Metro Area¶
Divide large city across two hubs for load balancing.
Use Case 4: Handle Service Gaps¶
Manually assign remote ZIP codes to hub with best shipping lanes.
Use Case 5: Seasonal Adjustments¶
Temporarily reassign tourist-area ZIPs to seasonal hub.
Best Practices¶
- Complete coverage - Ensure every serviceable ZIP assigned
- Logical boundaries - Use state/regional divisions
- Balance load - Distribute ZIPs evenly across hubs
- Document changes - Note why specific ZIPs assigned
- Regular review - Update quarterly as operations change
Quick Reference Card¶
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Assign ZIP to hub | Add new record, enter ZIP and hub |
| Bulk assign | Import CSV of ZIP-to-hub mappings |
| Change hub | Edit ZIP record, select different hub |
| View hub's ZIPs | Filter table by hub |
| Check coverage | Search for ZIP to see assignment |
FAQs¶
What if ZIP code not assigned?¶
System uses distance calculation to assign nearest hub automatically.
Can one ZIP have multiple hubs?¶
No, each ZIP assigned to single hub. However, individual customers can be manually reassigned.
How do state defaults work?¶
See "Shipping Zips State Defaults" - assigns all unassigned ZIPs in state to specific hub.
End of Documentation
For additional help, contact your system administrator or Kiva Logic support.