Creating Shipping Containers

To define shipping containers, use the Define Shipping Container (SHIP_CNTR_SETUP) component.

The first step in creating shipping containers is to establish basic attributes such as what types of containers you use in the SetID, which of these types is the default for a specific business unit, and what the default characteristics are for each container type.

Once the defaults are established, you can use the Define Shipping Container page to create and maintain individual shipping containers. Each container is identified by a unique shipping container ID. When you create a new container, you can either enter an ID or, if autonumbering is active for shipping containers in the SetID, accept the default assignment of NEXT. If you accept NEXT, PeopleSoft Inventory automatically generates a new shipping container ID.

Note: You can also create shipping containers during packing sessions or by using electronic data collection transactions.

Page Name

Definition Name

Usage

Define Shipping Container Page

SHIP_CNTR_ID_INV

Create and maintain shipping containers.

Use the Define Shipping Container page (SHIP_CNTR_ID_INV) to create and maintain shipping containers.

Navigation:

Inventory > Maintain Containers > Define Shipping Container

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Define Shipping Container page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Define Shipping Container page

Field or Control

Description

Description, UCC/EAN Type, Ship Height, Ship Width, Ship Length, Dimension UOM (dimension unit of measure), Max Weight (maximum weight), Empty Weight, and Weight UOM

The default values for these fields are based on the container type. If you select a different container type, the attributes change to the defaults for the new container.

  • The container description is for information only and is printed on the Packing Slip report.

  • The Dimension UOM identifies the unit of measure in which the measurements are expressed.

  • The maximum weight value is used to determine the maximum packed weight that the container can hold.

    If, during a packing session, the sum of the component weights exceeds this value, you receive a warning.

  • The empty weight represents the weight of the container itself and is used to calculate the gross weight of the shipping container.

  • The weight UOM is the value in which the maximum and empty weights are expressed.

    During a packing session, component weights are converted to this unit of measure.

Asset Owner

The owner of the container (used for reporting and inquiry purposes).

Stock Type

Identifies which types of stock - Finished, Raw Matl (raw material), or WIP (work in process) are stored in this container.