Consolidation
Consolidation is the mechanism by which Rendr groups multiple individual deliveries into a single optimised multi-drop run, rather than dispatching each order separately.
Why It Exists
For merchants with high delivery density in a localised area — such as a pharmacy sending multiple orders into the same suburb — dispatching individual jobs per order is inefficient and expensive. Consolidation solves this by batching qualifying deliveries together and handing them to a carrier as a single coordinated run.
How It Works
When a delivery is created, Rendr evaluates whether it is a candidate for consolidation based on a set of rules configured per carrier. These rules govern things like geographic proximity of drop-offs, the minimum and maximum number of stops that make a run viable, and when during the day consolidation runs are triggered.
If the conditions are met, eligible deliveries are grouped together and submitted to the carrier as a consolidated job rather than individual bookings. The carrier then executes a single route covering all the drop-off points.
Consolidation happens automatically — no changes to your integration are required. Deliveries that qualify will be consolidated transparently, and each delivery continues to be tracked individually through the standard status lifecycle.
Configuration
Consolidation rules are configured per carrier during onboarding and are not adjustable per request. If you have specific requirements around consolidation behaviour for your account, contact your Rendr implementation partner.
