Full packaging of material
The material quantities and packaging method received by the car manufacturers. Car manufacturers frequently accept only full packaging material (crates, boxes, pallets and so on); this is applicable to all levels within a packaging structure or only to specific levels. In LN, this can be managed using Full Packages Only functionality at each packaging level in a handling unit structure.
The impact of the Full Packages Only functionality:
Order entry
When the Full Packages Only functionality is implemented for a node/ level within the handling unit template related to a sales schedule, the planned warehouse order quantity becomes a multiple of the full package quantity. When the package definition is defined for the sales contract line logistic data, a relation can be established between the sales schedule and the handling unit template used. This enables the user to activate the Full Packages Only functionality for a sales schedule.
When a planned warehouse order is created for which the Full Packages Only check box is selected on the package definition or handling unit template, the order quantity may not necessarily be the sum of the linked sales schedule line or lines as the quantity can be adjusted to meet 'full packages only' criterion. The multiple of a packaging item quantity on an order is determined from the package definition and the item. For example:
| Node | Packaging Item | Packaging Item Quantity | Quantity in Storage Unit | Full Package Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pallet | 1 | 0 pcs | No |
| 2 | Box | 10 | 0 pcs | Yes |
| 3 | 100 | Yes |
In the example, order quantities must be a multiple of the packaging item quantity of 10 pcs (100pcs of node 3 packed in 10 boxes of node 2). The storage unit is the same as the inventory unit. In case the storage unit box is used, allows 4 pcs per box, this happens:
| Node | Packaging Item | Packaging Item Quantity | Quantity in Storage Unit | Full Package Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pallet | 1 | 0 pcs | No |
| 2 | Crate | 10 | 0 pcs | Yes |
| 3 | 40 box | Yes |
In the example, order quantities must be multiple of 16 pcs (40 box of node 3 packed in 10 crates of node 2) * 4 (conversion of pcs to box is 4).
Outbound Processes
After the generation of the outbound advice for the outbound order line; the outbound advices can be modified manually. When an outbound advice is adjusted or a shortage has been identified, resulting in a quantity that is not a multiple of the full package quantity, a warning message is displayed, stating that the 'full packages only' criterion is not met. However, LN allows the user to continue the process.
The same principle is applicable in case of partial shipments. A deviation from the 'full packages only' criterion is allowed and semi-filled packages can be delivered. When the warning message is displayed during the generation of the outbound advice, the quantities can be changed to match the 'full packages only' criterion.