Managing Containers

Use this page to define, modify or delete containers. This information is used when creating the packaging template for the parts.

  1. Select Setup > Containers.
  2. Select New in the Container Code field. You can modify an existing container details by selecting the container name in the Container Code field.
  3. Specify or modify this information in the Container Information section:
    Container Code
    The AIAG standard code or description for the container wherein the first three characters indicate the type of container and the last two characters are numbers that indicate the container material.
    Description
    The description of the container code.
    Returnable
    Indicates whether the container must be returned to the supplier.
    EDI Code
    The container code for the EDIFACT or X12 documents.
    Tare Weight
    The weight of the empty container.
    Tare Weight Unit of Measure
    The unit of measure for the tare weight of the container. Possible values:
    • Kilograms
    • Pounds
    • Not Applicable
    Note:  By default, this value is set to Kilograms.
  4. Click Add.
    Note: 
    • You can use the Update option to modify the container details.
    • You can use the Delete option, to delete the container.