ODATIO®'s rules engine gives operations teams direct control over warehouse and transportation behaviors. Instead of scattered parameters or risky custom code, you work from a centralized screen to add, edit, delete, and prioritize rule conditions. Choose the right scheduling profile, set the parameters, and deploy—with no prior technical knowledge required.
Define rules by selecting conditions (who/what/where/when) and the actions the system should take. Prioritize your rules so the right behavior triggers first. Profiles let you save different behaviors for different scenarios or sites.
All rules are in one place for visibility and governance. You can export a ruleset and import it into another ODATIO environment to accelerate multi‑site rollouts. This lets you comprehensively manage multiple systems and sites.
Rules can reference attributes coming from your ERP—new items, suppliers, or product families are recognized dynamically without adding custom fields—so changes flow through automatically.
| Conventional WMS/TMS parameterization | ODATIO rules engine |
|---|---|
| Settings scattered across multiple screens; hard to audit. | Centralized rules console with clear conditions, actions, and priorities. |
| Limited options force costly custom code and long lead times. | No‑code configuration; adapt quickly without development. |
| Site‑by‑site rework for rollouts. | Export/import rulesets to speed multi‑site deployments. |
| Static fields miss business context from ERP. | Use ERP attributes directly—rules update as master data changes. |
ODATiO empowers you to adapt: add, edit, or remove business rules whenever you need, with no technical background required and no limits on how many rules you can implement.
The tail doesn't wag the dog. When conditions change—like new item types, supplier nuances, or special prep modes—you tweak the rules on the fly and ODATiO adjusts your workflows in real time.
From storage rules and replenishment priorities, to equipment movement and carrier selection, the engine empowers you to customize behavior based on item characteristics, inventory levels, or supplier profiles.
Rules live centrally and can be exported or inherited across multiple locations. And because they can pull in ERP data automatically, scaling doesn't mean endless copies or rework.
| Flow | Example conditions | Automated behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Goods‑in | Supplier type, item profile, pick‑face quantity | Auto quality control, pallet status, split contents, direct or partial transfer to pick area; create inbound receipt file for inter‑site transfers or direct‑from‑production receipts. |
| Storage | Origin, supplier, stock status, hazardous/high‑value flags | Allocate to dedicated/quarantine areas; allow/deny mixed‑SKU pallets; apply brand/customer storage strategies. |
| Replenishment | Association of reserve/pick locations, activity level | Group tasks, time windows, and triggers to keep pick‑faces right‑sized. |
| Stock release | Remaining quantity, date of entry, use‑by date, location | Choose FIFO/FEFO or custom priorities for lot rotation. |
| Pre‑cubing & kitting | Product compatibility, packaging type, sales channel | Apply packaging rules, assemble kits, and enforce channel‑specific constraints. |
| Order prep & QA | Urgency, order weight/lines, customer type, operator profile | Select picking method, group pick‑then‑pack, set parcel‑check rules by customer/order/operator. |
| Carrier allocation | Customer, pallets, destination ZIP, pallet height, service | Auto‑select the right carrier/service level every time. |
| Value‑added services | Customer, product family, ship method | Trigger labels, documents, gift messages, outer pack, hanger, or palletization requirements. |
Need help designing your first ruleset? The Cisco‑Eagle+Savoye partnership accelerates authoring, testing, and rollout. See how ODATIO®'s rules engine can simplify complex operations and speed change. We'll review your flows, design sample rules, and outline a rollout plan.
