Create Handling Unit

Explanation

This activity is used to create a new handling unit. A handling unit is always identified by unique ID (a handling unit ID). A handling unit is used to pack parts throughout the supply chain. Handling units can be entered for purchase order receipt, shop order receipts, in inventory and on a shipment. Typical examples of handling units are boxes or pallets. A handling unit can also be a part of handling unit structure, for example some boxes on a pallet. Inventory parts can be attached/packed in a handling unit and then the different material operations needed (issue, move, scrap etc.) can be performed for the handling unit (rather than for each specific part which the handling unit consists of). An example could be a box full of serials; a move action can then be performed for the handling unit, rather than for each serial ID.

Each handling unit is unique (identified by the handling unit ID) and the specific handling unit ID contains certain inventory parts or another handling units (if it is a handling unit structure). For each handling unit it is possible to define characteristics like dimensions, weight or volume and packing requirements. It is possible to have alternative ID for the handling unit, such as a unique SSCC.

A handling unit is always created with a connection to a type (handling unit Type) which can define attributes like dimensions, weight and volume restrictions generic for that specific type. Example of types could be: box, package, pallet, container, etc.

Prerequisites

• Each handling unit is defined as a specific handling unit type and of a certain handling unit category. So you must enter at least one handling unit type in the Handling Unit Types window and one Handling Unit Categories.

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

• A handling unit is created and a unique handling unit ID is automatically generated by the system (using a sequence).
• The created handling unit can be used throughout the supply chain from receipt, in inventory and delivery. This includes reservation process and picking in customer order, shipment and manufacturing.

Window

Handling Unit

Related Window Descriptions

Handling Unit
Handling Units in Stock

Procedure

1. Open the Handling Unit window and then select New.
2. In the Handling Unit Type ID field, enter the handling unit type for the handling unit.
3. Optionally, enter or update the dimensions for the handling unit.
4. Optionally, enter or update the weight of the handling unit.
5. Optionally, enter or update the volume of the handling unit 
6. Save the changes.
7. In the structure tab you can optionally define an underlying handling unit structure and also attach/pack parts to the handling unit or any of its sub-levels.