How to Perform Packing

[INSTRUCTION]

This document describes how to perform packing for outbound dispatching.

Results
Outcome The goods can be reported as packed. The packages can be packed into other packages. Uses Packing is used for safe shipping and unitizing one or more items for an order. It is also used for placing items into an appropriate container package, and marking and labeling the container or package with customer shipping destination data, as well as other required information, such as delivery documents. How the System Is Affected Packages are stored in the MPTRNS file. Package lines are stored in the MFTRNS file.

Before Starting
The settings in Define Settings for Packing [Settings Instruction] must be made. It is recommended that the first two fields in the panel version for Package. Open (MWS423) are always: &PEP = expand collapse &PSTU = package structure.

Follow These Steps

Step Action Packing can be done in two different ways: Simple packing Advanced packing. Which method is used is determined by the settings in Dispatch Policy (MWS010), parameter 240.

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How to Perform Packing

To read more about the options and functions in Package. Open (MWS423), refer to the Options and Functions in (MWS423) PowerPoint presentation on the Wire.
Simple Packing

Simple packing involves packages and weight only. You cannot predefine certain items for certain packages, etc. 1 On the (MWS420/B) panel, select option 15=Packages. This starts Package. Open (MWS423). Here you add the package(s) to the delivery number. You cannot enter the number of items in each package, but you can enter volume and weight per package. You add package(s) by filling in the fields at the bottom of the panel. The Number of packages field is useful if you want to add more than one of a specific package. For example, if you fill in the field with 3, package 1, package 2 and package 3 will be created. Use the Package numbers field to create your own package number, such as 010, 020 and 030. Press F4 in the Packaging field. This starts Packaging. Open (MMS050), where you select predefined packaging. You do not have to select predefined packaging; you can also manually enter the type of packaging in this field. The Gross weights, Volume, and Free capacity unit fields are not mandatory. 3 Change details of a package with option 2. If you try to change details of a package after the delivery the packaging belongs to has been completed (reached status >=60) then a warning message is activated by a parameter in (CRS706). After you have added your packages, press F3 to redisplay (MWS420). On the (MWS420/B) panel, you can now confirm the stock issue by using option 16=Confirm issues, or you can continue with packaging actions.
Advanced Packing

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Advanced packing is when all picking lines are packed in one or several packages with defaults according to the table in (MMS053). Note: Based on the minimum and maximum quantities per item/packaging in (MMS053), you may have to pack the remaining quantity manually.

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How to Perform Packing Example: The minimum quantity is 5, the maximum quantity is 10 and the order quantity is 13. The system will then pack 10 items according to the rules and leave the remaining 3 for manual packing. This can be done by using option 14=Pick and pack, or by using option 15=Packages in (MWS420).

2=Manual advanced packing

Two alternatives to perform manual advanced packing: On the (MWS420/B) panel, select option 22=Auto packing. This will perform the packing according to the rules set in (MMS053). Select option 25=Manual packing. This starts Packing List. Pack Manually (MMS424). Here a package is suggested according to the rules set in (MMS053).

Perform the packing by using option 16=Pack.

If the parameter Find existing pack no for manual pack, in Settings Package (CRS706) is switched on (1), the package number will be found by searching for suitable packages that still have space in them. Suitable packages are those with the correct packaging code and stanard quantity as set in item.connect packaging (MMS053). When the parameter is left off (0) the last package used will continue to be used.

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You can display the packages and the packages structure by using option 15=Packages, which starts (MWS423). Change details of a package with option 2. If you try to change details of a package after the delivery the packaging belongs to has been completed (reached status >=60) then a warning message is activated by a parameter in (CRS706).
3=Automatic advanced packing when picking list moved to packing location (delivery status must be 50) and 4=Automatic advanced packing when picking list printed

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This packing is performed automatically. You can display the results by using option 15=Packages.
You can manually pack any remaining items.

Packing Packages into Other Packages Note:

First level of packing (for example, items packed in boxes) can be performed automatically (method 3 or 4) or manually (method 2). Second level of packing (for example boxes packed on pallets) is always performed manually in (MWS423).

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You must select advanced packing (method 2, 3 or 4) in the dispatch policy (MWS010). If method 2=Manual advanced packing is selected, you first have to do the packing according to steps 57 above. If method 3 or 4 is selected, the packing (items packed in boxes, cartons, etc.) is already done. The next step is to pack the packages into other packages. On the (MWS420/B) panel, select option 15=Packages. This starts Package. Open (MWS423). Select option 27=Include in packages in front of all the packages that should be included in other packages. This starts (MWS423/G). Fill in the Packaging field and select the packaging type you have connected in (MMS053) to be included in another package. Press Enter. (MWS423) is redisplayed with the new package structure. Expand the structure by using option 23=Expand.
Example: Twenty-three items are included in the delivery. A maximum of one item should be packed in each box. The boxes should be packed on a pallet. A maximum of 10 boxes per pallet is allowed. The package structure should display 3 pallets. Two pallets with 10 boxes on each and one pallet with 3 boxes will be displayed when you expand the structure.

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You then have to confirm/report the delivery.

Undo Packing

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Select option 26=Unpack in Picking List. Report (MWS420).

See Also
Concept Dispatch Handling

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