The Intersite Lanes table’s auto-generate feature leverages data from previously created tables—such as OriginSite, DestinationSite, Modes, Products, and
Periods—to automatically populate key columns like origin, destination, mode, product, and period. This integration of structured data allows users to define valid intersite lane combinations efficiently, reducing manual data entry, preventing configuration errors, and ensuring model-wide consistency. By drawing on these standardized inputs, the system supports faster configuration and improves reliability across transportation flows in large-scale planning environments.
The Modes auto-generate feature lists available transport modes that have been predefined in the model. Once a mode is selected, users can specify a cost per unit, which can be associated with either shipment-based (a flat cost per shipment) or distance-based (a rate per unit of distance) costing. This cost structure flexibility ensures accurate modeling of intersite transport expenses according to real-world logistics pricing schemes.