How to determine if your item needs to be an ACP Bundle, BTO, or BTS.
This guide helps determine the correct configuration for special sales, club shipments, gift sets, mystery cases, or other multi-component items.
Choosing the correct structure impacts:
Where the item “explodes” into components
Whether labor is required
Inventory allocation behavior
Warehouse billing
Reporting visibility in ACP
This guide follows a structured decision path.
Step 1: Does the Item Require Special Labor?
Examples of special labor:
Tissue wrapping
Wooden box preparation
Pre-built gift sets
Mystery/mix case assembly
“Ship Alone” packaging requirements
If YES → You likely need a BTS (Build to Stock)
Proceed to the BTS section below.
If NO → Continue to Step 2.
Step 2: Do You Need to Search for the Main SKU in ACP?
In other words:
Do you need the master SKU visible in ACP reporting?
Do you need to search/filter orders by that SKU?
Do you want to track performance at the master item level?
If YES → You need a BTO (Build to Order)
Proceed to the BTO section below.
If NO → Continue to Step 3.
Step 3: Will Orders Contain Only the Defined Component SKUs?
Ask:
Will this always explode into fixed components?
Will orders sometimes contain additional items?
Will quantities vary outside the defined structure?
If orders are fixed and predictable → ACP Bundle
If orders vary, require flexibility, or containerization → Reassess for BTO or BTS.
Configuration Types Explained
ACP Bundle
Created in ACP
Behavior:
Master SKU explodes into component items immediately in ACP.
Components are visible in order detail.
Inventory reserves at component level.
Easy to swap components directly in ACP.
Best For:
Simple gift sets
Fixed club packages
Situations where warehouse labor is standard pick & pack
Does NOT:
Require WMS creation
Require additional labor billing
Containerize separately by default
BTO (Build to Order)
Created manually in WMS (D365)
Requires submission to service@wineshipping.com.
Behavior:
Master SKU explodes into components in WMS (not ACP).
ACP shows the master SKU.
WMS handles component breakdown.
Quantity of BTO determines quantity shipped.
Example:
BTO SKU = 2024FALLCLUB-6PKRED
Qty 1 → Ships 6 bottles defined in structure.
Important:
If components need to change, the order must be edited and components added manually.
BTO does not pre-build inventory.
Best For:
When master SKU visibility in ACP is required
When warehouse needs structured explosion at fulfillment stage
When no pre-assembly labor is required
BTS (Build to Stock)
Requires a Work Order
Used when additional labor is required beyond standard pick & pack.
Behavior:
Inventory is depleted to create finished goods.
Items are assembled in advance.
Finished goods are placed back into inventory as a single sellable SKU.
Billed as a work order (additional cost).
Requires client approval of quote before production.
If you sell:
More than built → Additional work order required
Less than built → Work order may be required to disassemble
Best For:
Mystery cases
Pre-assembled gift boxes
Ship-alone products
Any labor-intensive prep
Decision Logic Summary
If Special Labor Required = TRUE
→ BTS
Else If Master SKU Searchable in ACP = TRUE
→ BTO
Else If Fixed Components and No Labor = TRUE
→ ACP Bundle
Else
→ Consult service@wineshipping.com
System Boundaries
ACP Bundle:
Explodes in ACP.
No additional labor billing.
Component-level reservation.
BTO:
Explodes in WMS (D365).
No pre-build.
Master SKU searchable in ACP.
BTS:
Requires work order.
Creates pre-built inventory.
Involves labor billing.
Converts components into finished goods.
When to Contact Service
If your configuration:
Involves both labor and variable components
Requires hybrid behavior
Impacts containerization rules
May incur additional costs
Contact: service@wineshipping.com