What is Carrier Field Master

Please note, CFM is relevant in all those cases where the courier partner expects a value for a given field but the customer has given a different value / has not provided any value for the field.

Introduction

The Courier Field Master (CFM) plays a vital role in transforming input data received from our clients (referred to as soft data) into valid values that are compatible and accepted by third-party logistics providers (3PLs). The CFM functionality serves various purposes, such as:

1. Data Standardisation: It ensures that location details like City, State, and Country are accurately converted into formats that are recognised by the specific 3PLs. This is particularly useful when dealing with potentially incorrect or similar-sounding location values in the input.

2. Default Value Assignment: In cases where essential information such as weight, height, and other parameters are missing in the input data, the CFM can be used to establish default values. For instance, it can automatically set default values for missing parameters, ensuring that crucial logistics information is not omitted.

3. Conditional Value Definition: The CFM allows for the conditional definition of values based on a given set of input criteria. This means that it can intelligently assign values to specific parameters according to the conditions and requirements defined by the logistics process.

Conclusion

In summary, within the Shipsy logistics system, the Courier Field Master (CFM) acts as a powerful tool for data transformation, standardization, and value assignment, ensuring seamless compatibility and accuracy in the interactions with third-party logistics providers.