Outbound - Build Multipack

This function is used to create multipacks that contain line items. This is the first step in the shipping process for packing items up to send to a customer. To do this:

1. Select the Outbound menu.
2. Select Build M/P.
3. The top section is used to enter information about the box. You'll start by entering the TCN, or transportation control number. This number should be unique to this box, to help identify it.
4. Next, enter the Ship From.
5. Enter the Ship To address code that this container is being shipped to.
6. Enter the Mark For, to show where the box is going.
7. The Piece # and Priority are filled in for you, but you should enter the correct values. If this is a multiple piece shipment, then you would enter the correct box number for this piece. For the priority, 1 is the highest value.
8. Enter the Type pack. The Type Pack could be BX for box or CT for carton, for example.
9. Enter the Weight (in pounds) and Cube (in cubic feet).
10. You may enter the Length, Width, and Height of the box (in inches). If you enter these measurements, the Cube will be calculated for you.
11. You may enter the Project Code for this box.
12. Use the drop down arrow to select a Shipment Mode.
13. The T9 Notes field allows you to enter notes for the T9 TCMD records for this box.
14. Now that you have entered the information for the multipack, or box, you can begin entering the line item information. Line items are the actual items that go inside the box. The first field is Document #. This is unique to this item, and it is often the requisition number that was used to order the item.
15. Next, enter the NSN, or National Stock Number. This is a specific number used to identify this item. If you cannot locate this number, use the check box for Unknown NSN.
16. You may fill in the Nomenclature for this item. This is the name of the item, such as flash lights or tires.
17. Enter the RIC From, or Routing Identifier Code. This is a three character code that identifies an organization for routing.
18. Enter the Distribution Code. This is a three character code that indicates who will receive the supply status.
19. Enter the Unit of Issue. This is a two character code such as EA for each.
20. Enter the Qty Issued. This is the quantity of items issued to you.
21. You may enter the Unit Price, Per Unit Weight (in pounds), and Per Unit Cube (in cubic feet).
22. Enter the Condition Code, such as A for new and reconditioned items.
23. You may enter the Signal Code, IRRD Project Code, Supply Priority, and Supp Address if needed.
24. Once you have completed an entry, click Save. You many enter as many line items for this multipack as you have for this box.

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

Enter as 1348 – This allows you to enter a lineitem by filling in the boxes on a DD1348 layout. This can be helpful in showing you where your data will appear on the document.

• Enter the From RIC, Unit Iss, Quantity, Distribution code, Cond code, Ship To, Mark For, Document Number, National Stock Number, and any other information. Please see above for more detail about each of these fields. These will already be filled in if you used the prior entry screen and just want to see where the information goes on the form.
• Be sure to Save your changes. You may click on the Normal View button to return to the previous screen.

Add - Allows you to input a new line item record.

Load - Allows you to add previously received loose line items into this multipack box.

Unload - Allows you to remove line items from this box.

Delete - Deletes the selected record.

RF Tag - Allows you to write an RF tag for this shipment. Enter the POE, POD, Operation, Commodity Class, Free Text and RF Tag number fields. Select the Save and Return button to write the tag and return to the previous screen.

TCMD - This displays the TCMD form, and allows you to enter container information using the TCMD layout. This can be helpful in showing you where your data will appear on the document. You must first Save the record before you can click on this button.

• The Ship From, Mode, Trans Control No., Mark For, Priority, and Ship To will already be filled in for you. You may enter any other information you have.
• Be sure to Save your changes. You may click on the Print button to print a copy of the TCMD. You may click on the X in the upper right corner of the screen to return to the previous screen.

Print - Allows you to print Container Manifests, TCMDs, MSLs, Tally Sheets, Packing Lists, and 1348s for this shipment. You may send these documents directly to the printer selected below, or you may preview them first.

Save - Saves the new record or changes made to the currently displayed record.

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