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Overview

The Operation Taxonomy Explorer allows you to browse the Handled Ecommerce Operations Taxonomy, a hierarchical classification system for ecommerce and logistics operations. The taxonomy is maintained in GitHub and pulled dynamically via the API.
The taxonomy tree is initially collapsed. Click on any category to expand and explore its sub-operations.

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Current Version

PropertyValue
Version2025.12.13
Total Operations457
Top-Level Categories2

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Taxonomy Explorer

  • tpl-01-001 Create Client Account
  • tpl-01-002 Configure Client Settings
  • tpl-01-003 Set Up Billing Rules
  • tpl-01-004 Define SLA Parameters
  • tpl-01-005 Map Client SKUs
  • tpl-01-006 Configure Shipping Rules
  • tpl-01-007 Setup Integration Mappings
  • tpl-01-008 Configure Notification Preferences
  • tpl-01-009 Establish Security Protocols
  • tpl-01-010 Define User Access Rights
  • tpl-02-001 Create ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice)
  • tpl-02-002 Schedule Inbound Appointment
  • tpl-02-003 Receive Container
  • tpl-02-004 Unload Shipment
  • tpl-02-005 Quality Inspection
  • tpl-02-006 Put Away Inventory
  • tpl-02-007 Update Client Inventory
  • tpl-02-009 Handle Damaged Goods
  • tpl-02-010 Verify Purchase Orders
  • tpl-02-011 Document Discrepancies
  • tpl-02-012 Document Blind Inbound
  • tpl-03-001 Order Processing (Create, Edit, Cancel)
  • tpl-03-002 Allocation Management
  • tpl-03-003 Wave Planning
  • tpl-03-004 Pick Operations
  • tpl-03-005 Pack Operations
  • tpl-03-006 Ship Operations
  • tpl-03-007 Order Exceptions
  • Cycle Counting
  • Stock Transfers
  • Inventory Adjustments
  • Location Management
  • Lot/Batch Tracking
  • Carrier Selection
  • Label Generation
  • Manifest Creation
  • Tracking Updates
  • Delivery Confirmation
  • Kitting & Assembly
  • Custom Packaging
  • Labeling & Tagging
  • Gift Wrapping
  • Product Inspection
  • Cross-Dock Planning
  • Load Optimization
  • Transfer Operations
  • Returns Processing
  • Claims Management
  • Inquiry Handling
  • Invoice Generation
  • Cost Allocation
  • Payment Processing
  • Performance Reports
  • Inventory Reports
  • Operational Dashboards
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Audits
  • Documentation Management
  • System Integration
  • EDI Management
  • API Operations
  • Space Planning
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Operations
  • Labor Planning
  • Training Management
  • Performance Tracking
  • Product Creation
  • Catalog Management
  • Pricing Operations
  • Product Information Management
  • Customer Onboarding
  • Loyalty Programs
  • Personalization
  • Customer Feedback
  • Campaign Management
  • Discount & Coupon Operations
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Operations
  • Marketplace Integration
  • Channel Synchronization
  • Inventory Allocation
  • Counterfeit Prevention
  • MAP Enforcement
  • Authorized Seller Management
  • Order Routing
  • Split Shipments
  • Order Modifications
  • Subscription Management
  • Support Ticket Management
  • Chat Operations
  • Returns Authorization
  • Refund Processing
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Replenishment Planning
  • Safety Stock Management
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Tax Management
  • Payment Operations
  • Partner Onboarding
  • SLA Monitoring
  • Performance Reviews
  • Sales Analytics
  • Customer Analytics
  • Operational Reports

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API Access

The taxonomy is fetched from GitHub and served via the Handled API. Retrieve the full taxonomy programmatically: 
curl -X GET 'https://api.usehandled.io/api/v1/ipaas/accounts/{account_id}/handled_intent_classifier/taxonomy' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN'

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Response Structure

{
  "version": {
    "version": "2025.12.13",
    "generated": "2025-12-13T16:48:46.243Z",
    "operationCount": 457,
    "categoryCount": 2,
    "attributeCount": 11
  },
  "categories": [
    {
      "id": "tpl",
      "name": "3PL Operations",
      "children": [
        {
          "id": "tpl-01",
          "name": "Client Onboarding & Management",
          "children": [
            {
              "id": "tpl-01-001",
              "name": "Create Client Account"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "br",
      "name": "Brand Operations",
      "children": [...]
    }
  ]
}

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Taxonomy Source

The taxonomy is maintained in a GitHub repository and pulled dynamically:
  • Repository: handled-engineering/ecommerce-operations-taxonomy
  • Path: dist/taxonomy.json
  • Caching: Results are cached for performance with automatic refresh

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Operation Code Format

Operation codes follow a hierarchical naming convention:
LevelFormatExample
Category{cat}tpl
Subcategory{cat}-{nn}tpl-01
Operation{cat}-{nn}-{nnn}tpl-01-001
Sub-operation{cat}-{nn}-{nnn}-{nn}tpl-03-001-02
This structure allows for precise classification and easy navigation of operations within the taxonomy tree.