Distribution Class

You can categorize distribution points into groups (known as distribution classes) for reporting purposes and also (in the case of single copy routes) for varying the quantity or percent of draw adjustment (when doing a group draw change—see the User Manual). One example is to set up a distribution class for racks located at the beach and another distribution class for racks in town. This enables you to adjust draw percentages so that on a sunny day you can send more papers to beach racks, and on a cloudy day send more papers to town racks.

Distribution classes are also used to denote mixed delivery routes.

Use of distribution classes is optional—if you will not use distribution classes you may skip this option. Routes will be assigned a distribution class (also known as a route class) during Distrib Point setup.

To set up a distribution class:

1. Select Distribution | Route | Distribution class to display the Distrib Point Class screen.

   
2. Click the Add icon and complete the following fields.

   Field	Type	What to enter
   ROUTE CLASS	open (8)	Enter an ID for the distribution class (route class).
   DESCRIPTION	open (30)	Enter a description of this distribution class.

3. Click OK to save the distribution class in the database or Add Another to save the existing record and add another distribution class.