The IPP Settings page is where you can see exactly how MultiHub IQ is distributing your inventory across our US fulfillment network, review the AI-driven recommendations behind that placement, and request adjustments to the rebalance points that determine how stock is split between fulfillment centers.
IPP (Inventory Placement Platform) is the engine behind MultiHub IQ, calculating where each SKU should live across the network. This page is where you review those placement decisions and request adjustments.
IPP Settings Overview
The IPP Settings page shows how your inventory is distributed across our US fulfillment network, so you can decide whether to request adjustments to the rebalance points that determine the inventory split between fulfillment centers. The page has two sections you can navigate between, SKU Configuration and Rebalance, which let you review:- MultiHub IQ’s AI-powered distribution recommendations
- Any overrides made to the distribution plan at the SKU level
You’ll only have access to the IPP Settings page if you’re currently distributing inventory through MultiHub IQ. New to MIQ? Learn how MultiHub IQ works.
Accessing the IPP Settings Page
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Open Settings
From the Jetpack dashboard, click Settings on the left-hand navigation bar. Additional menu options will appear.
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Select IPP Settings
Select IPP Settings (located under Inventory Management). You’ll be redirected to the IPP Settings page.
Switching Between SKU Configuration and Rebalance
When you open the IPP Settings page, you’ll land on the SKU Configuration section by default. To switch to the Rebalance section:1
Open the More menu
Click the More drop-down menu (located at the top of the page). Additional options will appear.
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Select Rebalance
Select Rebalance. You’ll be redirected to the Rebalance section of the IPP Settings page.
SKU Configuration
The SKU Configuration tab displays all your SKUs actively distributed through MultiHub IQ. For each SKU, you’ll see MultiHub IQ’s recommended distribution strategy and any overrides to the plan that your company has requested.
Understanding the SKU Configuration Table
Each row represents a SKU enrolled in MultiHub IQ. The table includes the following columns:
Recommended Distribution will show one of the following:
Override is used when you want to customize placement for a particular product (for example, to ensure a slow-moving SKU is distributed when you expect its sales to pick up soon).Force Distributions should be used for SKUs with special storage, compliance, or regional requirements.
Rebalance
The Rebalance tab gives you visibility into MultiHub IQ’s calculated inventory rebalance points for each SKU across all enrolled fulfillment centers. It lets you review current versus ideal distributions and override the calculated rebalance points if needed.
Understanding the Rebalance Table
Each row corresponds to a specific SKU and its associated fulfillment center. If a SKU is stored at multiple fulfillment centers, you’ll see multiple rows for that SKU.Requesting Updates to IPP Settings
To request any of the following changes, contact your Jetpack Care team:- An Override for SKU Configuration settings (Head vs. Tail classification)
- A Force Distribution for SKU Configuration settings
- A modification to the SKU cutline percentage (the inventory threshold that separates your Head SKUs from your Tail SKUs)
- Overrides to the Calculated Rebalance Points for SKUs and their corresponding fulfillment center(s)
Best Practices
Keep these guidelines in mind when managing your IPP Settings:- Review Recommended Distribution values regularly, especially after a product launch or seasonal demand shift, so the AI has the most relevant data.
- Use Force Distributions sparingly. Forcing a SKU to a specific fulfillment center limits MultiHub IQ’s ability to optimize zone coverage and may increase average shipping costs.
- Compare Current Distribution vs. FC Ideal Distribution in the Rebalance tab to quickly spot SKUs that are over- or under-stocked at specific locations.
- Request a cutline modification if your product velocity mix changes significantly.
FAQs
What does No Volume (Head) mean in the Recommended Distribution column?
What does No Volume (Head) mean in the Recommended Distribution column?
A SKU classified as No Volume (Head) has been shipped in fewer than 50 orders within the last 90 days but is still designated as a Head SKU by default.This classification lets new SKUs be distributed according to the ideal network distribution, setting them up for success. Once the SKU begins generating order history, the AI engine updates its distribution recommendation accordingly.
Can I revert to the original recommendations after requesting changes?
Can I revert to the original recommendations after requesting changes?
Yes. To revert to the original MultiHub IQ-generated data, contact Jetpack Care via Slack or email.
How often are Calculated Rebalance Points updated?
How often are Calculated Rebalance Points updated?
The AI engine recalculates SKU categorization and rebalance points daily, in the mornings, based on historical sales data and demand forecasting.Note: Any manual overrides you set persist until you request to remove them.
What's the difference between Override and Force Distributions?
What's the difference between Override and Force Distributions?
- Override adjusts the distribution strategy for a SKU (e.g., changing how broadly it’s spread across the network).
- Force Distributions explicitly assigns the SKU to one specific fulfillment center (not necessarily the Hero fulfillment center), regardless of the algorithm’s recommendation.
Key IPP Terms
Let’s Dive Deeper
What is MultiHub IQ?
How MIQ distributes inventory across the network
Using MultiHub IQ
Create WROs, review transfer plans, and use ITOs for rebalancing
MIQ Transfer Plans
Edit transfer plans and add or remove fulfillment centers
Questions? Contact Jetpack Care.
Need to request an override, adjust your cutline, or revert to the original recommendations? Reach out to Jetpack Care anytime via Slack, phone, or email.