The Subtype field is used to further classify Organizational Units within the selected Organizational Unit Type. Available Subtypes depend on the selected Type.

Different Store Formats

A retail organization operates stores with different formats, while all stores have the same position in the organizational hierarchy.

Configuration:

• Organizational Unit Type – Store
• Subtypes – Standard Store, Convenience Store, Large-format Store

The stores remain part of the same Store Type, while Subtypes distinguish their different operating formats without introducing additional Organizational Unit Types or hierarchy levels.

Different Branch Formats

A service organization operates different types of branches that have the same position in the organizational hierarchy.

Configuration:

• Organizational Unit Type – Branch
• Subtypes – Standard Branch, Corporate Branch

Both remain Branch units in the organizational structure, while Subtypes distinguish branches serving different operational purposes.

Different Distribution Center Types

A logistics organization operates different types of distribution facilities that have the same position in its organizational structure.

Configuration:

• Organizational Unit Type – Distribution Center
• Subtypes – Regional Distribution Center, Cross-dock Center

Both facilities remain Distribution Centers in the hierarchy, while their Subtypes distinguish their different operational roles.