PackIt: Container Management

What is PackIt?

PackIt serves two purposes in ScanIt Parts. First, it is a container organization system that lets you store small parts in labeled containers with instant barcode lookup. Instead of searching through unmarked boxes, you scan a part number and PackIt tells you the exact container location. Second, PackIt is the order packing step in the PickIt fulfillment workflow, where picked parts are placed into shipping containers and verified before dispatch.

When to Use PackIt

PackIt is ideal for:

• Small parts that do not need their own bin location
• Low-volume parts that can share space with other parts
• Overflow stock when primary bins are full
• Organizing returns or parts awaiting processing

Creating a Container

1. Select PackIt from the scanner main menu.
2. Select New Container.
3. Enter a container name or number (for example, "BOX-A1", "SHELF-3-BIN-2").
4. A barcode label prints automatically for the new container.
5. Attach the label to the container.

Adding Parts to a Container

1. Select PackIt from the scanner main menu.
2. Scan the container barcode label (or select the container from the list).
3. Scan each part barcode as you place it in the container.
4. The system records that the part is now stored in this container.
5. Repeat for each part you want to add.

Multiple different part numbers can be stored in the same container. The system tracks each one individually.

Scanning to Find Parts

When you need to find a part stored in a container:

1. Use Part Inquiry from the scanner main menu.
2. Scan the part barcode or enter the part number.
3. The screen shows the part's location. If it is in a container, the container name is displayed.
4. Go to the container and retrieve the part.

Viewing Container Contents

To see everything stored in a container:

1. Select PackIt from the scanner main menu.
2. Scan the container barcode label.
3. The screen lists all parts currently stored in that container.

This is useful for verifying container contents during inventory counts, checking how full a container is before adding more parts, and auditing container accuracy.

Container Labels

Container labels include a barcode and the container name. You can reprint labels at any time:

1. Select PackIt from the menu.
2. Select the container.
3. Choose Print Label.

Packing Orders for Shipping

When used as part of the PickIt order fulfillment workflow, PackIt is the packing step where picked parts are placed into shipping containers, verified against orders, and prepared for dispatch.

1. Select PackIt from the PickIt menu on the scanner.
2. Scan the invoice barcode or select from the list of picked orders.
3. Scan or create a shipping container (box, bag, or tote).
4. Scan each part as you place it in the container.
5. The system verifies that each part belongs to this order.
6. Close the container when it is full or all parts are packed.
7. Print the shipping label and packing slip.

Verification During Packing

The system checks every part scanned during packing:

• Green confirmation -- correct part, added to container.
• Red alert -- wrong part. Do NOT pack. Set aside and verify.
• Warning -- part was already scanned into this order.

UPS Shipping Integration

For orders shipping via UPS, PackIt integrates directly with UPS to generate shipping labels and assign tracking numbers. When closing a container, select UPS Shipping Label as the label type. The system sends shipment details to UPS, generates a label, and automatically records the tracking number against the order.

Managing Containers

Removing Parts

When a part is sold, transferred, or moved to a regular bin:

1. Select PackIt.
2. Scan the container.
3. Select the part to remove.
4. Choose Remove from Container.

Moving Parts Between Containers

1. Remove the part from the original container.
2. Scan the destination container.
3. Scan the part into the new container.

Best Practices

• Use clear container names -- makes it easy to find the right container physically.
• Group similar parts together -- filters with filters, clips with clips.
• Do not overfill containers -- parts get damaged and are harder to find.
• Label containers clearly -- barcode label should be visible without moving the container.
• Audit periodically -- scan containers occasionally to verify contents match the system.