Cartonization configuration

  1. Select Configuration > Cartons. The Cartonization screen is displayed.
  2. Click New to access the Cartonization detail view.
  3. Specify this information:
    Cartonization Number
    Unique key assigned by the application to identify the carton. For example, if there were three cartons within a cartonization group, they would be sequenced according to size, starting with the largest size. Required.
    Carton Group
    The carton group name; a code assigned to a family of cartons. Each item uses a single carton group based on the quantity ordered. Used to determine the best pack configuration for each order. Required.
    Carton Type
    The descriptive name of the type or size of carton used, such as small or medium. Required.
    Use Sequence

    Number that corresponds with the carton’s priority. This field records the order in which a carton should be selected within the cartonization group. For example, if there were three cartons within a cartonization group, they would be sequenced according to size starting with the largest size.

    When you define a trailer type, the Use Sequence = 1 is the default trailer type when a new load is created through the user interface.

    Default Pallet Carton Type
    This is the carton type that is assigned to the pick when a full pallet quantity is allocated. You can define only one carton with this flag active. In a new database installation, a default PALLET record is created.
    Display on Picking
    Include this carton type when displaying a list of possible types available during picking.
    Pallet Exchange Tracking
    Identifies this carton as a pallet exchange tracked carton for receipts and shipments.
    Cube UOM
    The cube UOM used for this carton.
    Description
    Additional information about the carton.
    Maximum Count
    Maximum quantity of the master unit of measure the carton can hold. Required. When you define a trailer type, the maximum count field is used to control the number of license plates (IDs) that can load on the trailer.
    Maximum Weight
    Maximum gross weight the carton can hold. Required.
    Cube
    Records the maximum cubic size for an item the carton can hold. Required.
    Default Non-Pallet Carton Type
    This is the carton type that is assigned to the pick when you allocate a quantity other than a full pallet. You can define only one carton with this flag active. In a new database installation, a CASE default record is created.
    Display on Packing
    Include this carton type when displaying a list of possible types available during packing.
    Dimension UOM
    The Dimension UOM used for this carton.
    Container Type
    The type of the container selected. Examples include Box, Carton, Pallet, or Truck. Valid values are defined in system codes for DROPIDTYPE.
    Dimensions – Length, Width, Height
    Dimension measurements of the carton.
    Tare Weight
    The weight of the container when empty.
    Display for Picking
    Include this carton type when displaying a list of possible types available during picking.
    Weight UOM
    The UOM for the weight of this carton.
    Max Containers Per Cluster
    The maximum number of containers per cluster carton. The default value is zero (0).
    Print Carton Labels for Container
    Print carton/case labels for DropId containers of this type.
    Print Carton Labels for Contents
    Print carton/case labels for the contents of DropId containers of this type.
    Positions Assigned by System
    Works only with Clustered Assignments. Adds ability to pick to a position without requiring positions to be set up as locations. If the check box is selected, the system randomly assigns positions for picks. During the RF pick confirm process, you can view the position to place a Case ID when picking to a Cart (Equipment ID).
    Load Staging Pallet Conversion
    Value used for the load staging pallet conversion process. The field value must be >= 0. The default value is 0 for new records.
    Validate Carton Weight during Packing
    If this check box is selected, the carton weight specified by the user is validated during packing based on the maximum weight allowed for the carton.
    Note: By default, this check box is cleared.
    Packing Weight Tolerance Percentage
    The tolerance percentage value allowed for the package weight. Based on the specified value, the system validates the packing weight against the maximum weight allowed for the carton.
    Note: This field is enabled only if the Validate Carton Weight during Packing check box is selected.
  4. Click Save.
    Note:  The Import and Export selections are available in the Cartonization list view. In addition to the functionality defined in the Infor WMS Introduction and Navigation User Guide, the import and export features within the Cartonization list view have been expanded.
    • You can click Import to import Microsoft Excel data to either create new records or update existing records. Infor WMS validates the field values before either new records are inserted or existing records are updated. If a validation fails, the import log record indicates the error file.
    • When you click Export, both header and detail data are exported to a Microsoft Excel file. As in other existing areas within Infor WMS, the header and detail values are exported to separate tabs in the Excel file.