Probation Graduation Strategy

The TikTok Shop **Probation Period** is a system-level containment entity used to mitigate marketplace risk. For every new Merchant ID, the platform assigns a "Velocity Threshold" (usually 50 orders/day). To scale, you must prove your logistics trust score early.

1. The Graduation Criteria (Technical Specs)

To graduate automatically, TikTok's algorithm performs a weekly scan of three metrics: **LDR (Late Dispatch Rate)** under 2.0%, **ODR (Order Defect Rate)** under 1.5%, and **Successfully Delivered orders** exceeding 300 units. If even one metric deviates by 0.1%, the "Maturity Clock" resets, extending your probation for another 30 days.

2. Accelerating the Timeline

Our 580-person agency uses an "Early Signaling" protocol to force a manual review. This involves optimizing your 3PL scan-in times to be under 12 hours and ensuring your EIN/Tax records have zero "KYC Noise." This signals to the algorithm that your logistics are ready for unlimited enterprise volume.

3. The Order Volume Limit (OVL) Override

If your shop has a viral video but is stuck at the 50-order cap, we initiate an **Emergency Limit Increase**. We provide TikTok's regional hubs with verifiable warehouse footage and inventory manifests to prove your supply chain can handle the spike, often lifting the cap in 48 hours.