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.
  3. Select Build Multipack.
  4. This screen 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.
  5. Enter the Weight (in pounds) and Cube (in cubic feet).
  6. 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.
  7. You may enter the POE and POD for this box. These are the point of embarkation and the point of debarkation.
  8. Use the drop down arrow to select the Ship From for this box. This is typically the address code for your location, since you will be shipping this box.
  9. Use the drop down arrow to select the Ship To, to show where the box is going.
  10. Enter the Mark For. This is the 6 digit address code for the unit that the box is going to.
  11. The Priority and Type Pack are filled in for you, but you should enter the correct values. For the priority, 1 is the highest value. The type pack could be BX for box or MP for multipack, for example.
  12. Use the drop down arrow to select the Ship Mode, such as A for motor truckload.
  13. You may enter any remaining information you have for this box in the fields below, such as a project code, water commodity code, hazardous class, temperature thresholds, or T9 notes. Other fields are available for information about this box.
  14. Once you have finished entering information for the multipack, or box, click Save to save your record. Now you are ready to begin entering the line item information. Line items are the actual items that go inside the box.
  15. Select Add Item to begin. You may also select Load if you want to select items that you have already scanned and haven't downloaded.
  16. 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. Scan or enter this number. If you are able to scan a 2D (two dimensional) bar code on an IRRD, or 1348, then this field and several others will be filled in for you.
  17. Next, scan or enter the NSN, or National Stock Number. This is a specific number used to identify this item.
  18. You may fill in the Nomenclature for this item. This is the name of the item, such as flash lights or tires.
  19. Enter the Qty Issued. This is the quantity of items issued to you.
  20. Enter the Unit of Issue. This is a two character code such as EA for each.
  21. Enter the Condition Code, such as A for new and reconditioned items.
  22. Enter the 3 character Distrib Code, or distribution code. This is a three character code that indicates who will receive the supply status.
  23. You may enter the Unit Price.
  24. Enter the RIC, or Routing Identifier Code. This is a three character code that identifies an organization for routing.
  25. You may enter the Suppl Address, or supplementary address.
  26. Once you have completed an entry, click Save. You many enter as many line items for this multipack as you have for this box.
  27. Select Save after each record, and then select Done when you have finished adding line items for this box.

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

Load - Allows you to select from a list of recently scanned lineitems to load into this container.

Unload - Allows you to unload lineitems from this container.

Find – Displays a list of scanned records.

Add Item – Allows you to load your lineitems into this container.

Delete - Allows you to delete a completely empty multipack.

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

Done - Takes you back to the outbound shipments screen. Select Done when you have finished entering lineitems for this box.

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