New Container Creation

To create a new container, from the "Containers" Screen you click +New from the Menu Ribbon.

Note: you can create a container from any screen with the Create Containers button available.

Menu Ribbon

Home

Clicking Home reveals a submenu with key container-related actions:

  • Contents: View items inside the selected container.
  • Comments: Add or review notes related to the container.
  • Statistics: Shows metrics like weight, volume, or utilisation.
  • Tracking Lines: Displays tracking details for shipments or movements.
  • Assign SSCC No.: Generates or assigns a Serial Shipping Container Code for compliance and tracking.
Reports

Print Labels: Prints container labels for identification and tracking.
History

The History menu provides access to container-related records and tracking information:

  • Entries: Displays all container transaction entries, such as movements, updates, or status changes.

  • External Tracking Entries: Used when containers are sent to a customer and need to be returned. This feature enables you to track the container externally, ensuring visibility and accountability for containers outside your warehouse.

  • Posted Tracking Lines: Shows tracking lines that have been posted, typically for completed or confirmed transactions.

General FastTab

No. Enter a unique identifier for the container (e.g., TOTE000010).
Container Type Select the container type previously defined (e.g., TOTE, PALLET).
SSCC No. Enter or assign a Serial Shipping Container Code if required for global tracking.
Location Code Choose the warehouse location where the container will be stored.
Bin Code Specify the bin within the location for accurate placement.
Status Set the container status Active, Blocked or External based on its current use.

Once the above information has been populates you will be able to see your new container on the "Containers" Screen.

Contents FastTab

This section will autofill with contents once the container is in use as below.

Item No. The item number for each product stored in the container.
Variant Code The variant if applicable (e.g., colour, size).
Description The description of the item.
Quantity (Base) The quantity of each item in base units.