System Data Link Stock / Packaging
Introduction
The Link Stock / Packaging screen allows you to associate specific stock items with specific packaging items.
Once configured, Khaos Control can automatically select the appropriate packaging item when an order is packed, helping to improve packing accuracy and streamline warehouse processes.
This feature is used during packing and requires packing to be enabled within the Sales Invoice Manager.
Prerequisites
Enable Packing
Packing must be enabled within the Sales Invoice Manager before these settings will be used.
Create Packaging Stock Items
Packaging items must be configured as stock records and have the Packaging Item option ticked on the:
For more information, see:
How It Works
When a linked stock item is included on an order, Khaos Control can automatically assign the specified packaging item during the packing process.
This ensures that the correct box, carton, envelope or other packaging type is used for the product being packed.
You can also define the maximum quantity of the item that should be packed into the selected packaging item.
Link Stock / Packaging Grid
Stock Code
The stock code of the item that will be linked to a packaging item.
Stock Description
The description of the stock item being associated with a packaging item.
Packaging
Select the packaging stock item that should be used when packing the linked stock item.
Only stock records configured as Packaging Items are available for selection.
Auto Pack Qty
Defines the maximum quantity of the stock item that can be packed into the selected packaging item.
This value is used by Khaos Control when determining suitable packaging during the packing process.
Link Stock / Packaging Context Menu
Apply Value Range
Use Apply Value Range to apply the same value to all selected records within the active column.
Clear Selection
Removes the selection from the currently highlighted row or rows.
Additional Information
Linking stock items to packaging items can help:
- Improve packing accuracy.
- Reduce manual packaging selection.
- Standardise packing processes.
- Speed up warehouse operations.
- Ensure products are consistently packed using the correct packaging type.
For best results, review packaging assignments regularly to ensure they continue to match your products, packaging materials and fulfilment requirements.