Amazon Shipping LTL vs. Full Truckload Decision
Overview
A 25-pallet order for Doodla Farms surfaced a shipping logistics decision during the 2026-01-29 team stand-up. Amazon's system is breaking the order into multiple LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments rather than consolidating into fewer full shipments, creating a cost and operational tradeoff that requires a client-side business decision from Lucy.
This item was raised by Karly and is pending client input before any action is taken.
The Options
| Option | Shipments | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| LTL (Amazon default) | 10 shipments | ~$4,000 |
| Consolidated full shipments | 2 shipments | ~$8,000 |
The LTL route is significantly cheaper but involves coordinating 10 separate shipments. The consolidated option costs twice as much but reduces logistical complexity.
Key Decision
Awaiting Lucy's decision. This is a business call — cost savings vs. operational overhead — that only the client can make.
Karly was assigned to present both options to Lucy and facilitate the decision.
Action Items
| Owner | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karly | Present LTL vs. full shipment options to Lucy | 🔄 In Progress |
| Lucy (client) | Make business decision on preferred shipping approach | ⏳ Pending |
Related Context
- Doodla Farms is also dealing with a separate WooCommerce issue: a donation plugin conflicting with the e-commerce stack. See [1].
- The broader backend overhaul affecting Doodla Farms is documented in [2].
Source Meeting
Raised during: [2] — 2026-01-29 Team Stand Up (Website Backend Overhaul & New Dev Protocols)