This article explains how to set the TMS ID on orders, a requirement for all Nordstrom orders. The TMS ID is required for Nordstrom orders shipping small parcel and orders going out FTL/LTL. The process for setting the tms_id differs by scenario.
- For small parcel, you’ll use bulk actions.
- For FTL/LTL, you’ll add the tms_id to the Reference field as part of the wholesale Loads & BOL process.
Setting the TMS ID for small parcel orders
These processes can be done by the customer or any internal user role.
If an order has tms_required = true and you try to pack/ship it without setting a tms_id, you will see a TMS Required message and must add the TMS ID before you can move forward.
Using Bulk Actions with TMS ID
You can use bulk actions to set an order to require a TMS ID and also add the actual TMS ID itself.
Set the TMS Required flag using a bulk action
1. From the Order listing page, locate the order(s) that need the TMS Required flag, using the Wholesale Options search filters. The Partner option will provide the retailer in most cases. See Bulk Actions for best practices on using search.
2. Click Bulk Actions, and then click Set Tms Required from the drop-down to apply the flag to the orders.
3. Click Yes, I’m sure! to apply the flag.
To undo this action: Use the Unset Tms Required bulk action.
Set the TMS ID value using a bulk action
1. From the Order listing page, locate the order(s) that need to have the same TMS ID added, using the Wholesale Options search filters. The Partner option will provide the retailer in most cases. See Bulk Actions for best practices on using search.
2. Click Bulk Actions, and then click Set Tms Id from the drop-down.
3. Add the Tms ID to all orders included in the search results using Nordstrom’s portal.
4. Click Yes, I’m sure!
To undo this action: Use the Unset Tms Id bulk action.
Setting a Routing Rule to require a TMS ID
1. In the top-right corner, click the Customer drop-down and select Rules.
2. Click the Routing Rules tab.
3. Click Create Routing Rule.
The New Routing Rule page displays.
4. Enter a new Description for your rule and the following criteria to apply the Tms Required flag to all orders matching the criteria:
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Criteria:
Wholesale Options | Partners | Nordstrom
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For all matching Orders:
Action: Set Tms Required
Setting the TMS ID for FTL/LTL orders
For FTL/LTL orders, RyderShip adds the tms_id to a Reference field on the Routing page for wholesale FTL/LTL orders as part of the Loads & BOL process.
FAQs
How do TMS IDs work with eZCom integrations?
RyderShip will map the TMS ID into your shipping documents in Lingo. The customer must provide the TMS IDs to RyderShip.
Where can you find the TMS ID for Nordstrom orders?
Customers use Nordstrom’s portal to locate the IDs.
Is there a way to find out ahead of time that an order requires a TMS ID?
If you know that the order has the routing rule Set Tms_Required, then the ID is needed to pack and ship the order. The customer must provide the TMS IDs to RyderShip.