Other uses for cartons

In addition to the cartonization process use of cartons to determine what to pick and pack together, use cartons to record the type of container to use for picking, packing, or loading.

During the RF pick process the operator will be given a prompt to select the type of container that is being used. The RF operator also has the ability to select the carton type from a list of available cartons during the pack process.

Load maintenance uses the carton type to define the various types of trailers that can be used for loading. The capacities defined for loads are then used to ensure trailers do not get over-loaded.