Leah,
Order sizing factor is a number used to build trucks. It is specifically helpful where there are mixed goods on a truck. The idea is that a truck (of a certain size) is set at a value, for example 1000. Then trade items are assigned a factor which is equivalent to the space it would take out of that 1000. With this information, a recipient can then add up the factors to see what can go on to that trailer. If the factors add up to 1100, then some items need to be removed from the shipment plan. If it adds up to 800, then some items need to be added to the plan to maximize the shipment.
This is primarily used for items where the truck does not reach capacity by weight or is "cubed out" (reaches capacity based on volume. It can also be used for discounts or other incentives.
Use of order sizing factor is driven by the supplier and is relevant to the relationship between that supplier and the buyer(s) of the item. This attribute can be Relationship Dependent (RDD) if needed.
