Product Cartonization Package Setup field descriptions

Details

The fields are listed in alphabetical order within each section.

Active

Description

Specify a description for the package.

Package Group

Select a package group type to assign the package to a group of similar package types. This value associates the package with products if these conditions are met in Product Setup or Product Catalog Setup:

  • Group Type Only is selected in the Packing Restriction field. This setting indicates that product can be packed with other products, based on package group type.
  • The package group for the package is also selected for the product.
Package ID

Specify an ID for the package. Follow the naming conventions established by your company.

Package Type

Select a package type to provide a general description of the package. Because the package type can be specified on product records, you can use this value to associate the package with products.

Packing Instructions

Specify packing instructions for the package, such as Use bubble wrap or Include gel ice packs.

Warehouse

Specify the warehouse in which the package is used.

Dimensions

Check Height/Width/Length When Filling

Select the appropriate options to compare the measurements of the package with products during the cartonization process. If you clear the options, the package cube and weight are still compared to the product.

Height/Width/Length

Specify the height, width, and length of the package. The UOM from the Package Dimensional Sized Measure in Cubic field is used. Depending on the Clear this option to deactivate the record. By default, the record is active when you create it. Check Height/Width/Length When Filling options, the package dimensions are compared to the product dimensions during the cartonization process.

Minimum and Maximum Cube Percent

Specify the minimum and maximum fill requirements for the package. Specify 0 to indicate no requirement. The minimum cube percent cannot be greater than or equal to the maximum fill requirement. The maximum cube percent cannot be less than or equal to the minimum fill requirement.

The default values are from the warehouse record.

Minimum and Maximum Weight

Clear this option to deactivate the record. By default, the record is active when youSpecify the minimum and maximum weight requirements for the package. Specify 0 to indicate no requirement. The minimum weight cannot be greater than or equal to the maximum weight. The maximum weight cannot be less than or equal to the minimum weight.

The weight is measured in pounds.

Non-Dimensional

Select this option if the package is used for products, based on cube and weight measurements instead of height, width, and length. Examples include drums for liquids or pallets for large machinery. A non-dimensional product can also be an irregular size, such as rake.

Typically, a package type and package group are specified for non-dimensional packages.

If you select this option, the Check Height/Width/Length When Filling options become unavailable.

Package Dimensional Sized Measure in Cubic

Specify the unit of measurement (UOM) that is used to determine the size of package. The UOM from the warehouse record is the default value. If AO Default is selected, the UOM from SA Administrator Options-System-General is displayed beside the field.

Tare Weight

Specify the weight of the package. This value is used to determine the billable weight for shipping.

Transportation

Transportation Package Type

Select the appropriate package type from the list. You can optionally use the Transportation Package Type if you are integrating to Infor Rate Shopping - TM to obtain freight rates in Sales Order Entry-Freight Rate Shop.

Each package record must be associated with an Infor Rate Shopping - TM Transportation Package Type. The Package Type ID associated with each Product Cartonization Package Setup record can be assigned in Sales Order Entry-Freight Rate Shop in the Packages grid.

You can also assign a Product Cartonization Package Setup ID to products in Product Setup-Cartonization.