Packning

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Packning


	Specify the weight and format of the product.

	Create and add your own product formats.

Specify automatic setup if PostSort should calculate the optimal packing pattern for pallet or cage.

The packing pattern is then displayed on the production list.


	Displays the distributors that were selected in the General tab.


	Specify all settings that apply to bundles/boxes.
	Aktive	When active, it is possible to change the various values.

		When inactive, only Låda (Box) is selectable and other values are locked for change.
		Used for "straight box laying".

	Optimize	Specify if boxes are to be created at post office level (local).
	Uniform	Specify the sizes of the bundles/boxes:
		Bundle+Trans.

		Bundle and Trans separately.

	Type	PostSort creates two types of bundles/boxes.
		Direct
		A direct bundle/box contains postal codes for the same post office. In Sweden, the bundle/box may contain different postcodes, but in the other Nordic countries it is usually the same postcode.
		Trans
		A trans bundle/box is a bundle/box of postal codes for a postal code area/letter area. Trans bundles/boxes are created because the basis for a direct bundle/box to the respective postal code is missing.
	Unit	Here we specify whether the products are to be bundled or boxed.
	Even out	only applies to bundling.
		Activated
		PostSort tries to create as even bundles as possible.
		Inactivated
		PostSort tries to create as many max bundles as possible.
	Max	The maximum number of products that a bundle/box may contain.
		In automatic setup, PostSort optimises according to product format, thickness, weight and applicable postal regulations.
	Min	The minimum number of products that a bundle/box may contain.
		In automatic setup, PostSort optimises according to product format, thickness, weight and applicable postal regulations.


	Enter container settings.
	Mix	Direct bundles/boxes and trans-bundles/boxes may be mixed on the same load carrier.
	Unit	Specify the type of load carrier: pallet, cage, or sack.
	# / layer	Specifies the number of bundles/boxes that will fit per revolution on a selected type of load carrier.
	# layers	Specifies the number of rounds of bundles/boxes that can fit on the carrier.
	Weight	Specifies how much the carrier will weigh with the current values.


	Preview packing patterns based on size and weight.

Enter Max and Min values for bundle and box other than those approved by the distributors.

Activate the function under settings.

Select Disable limits for Box/Bundle.

PostSort uses weight and thickness when calculating the allowed min / max bundle and box.

When the function is activated, there is a risk of going outside the postal rules for box / bundle.

Distributors values.

Maximum bundle weight:

Posten SE: 7000 g

Posten NO: 6000 g

Posten FI: 10 000 g

The height of the bundle must not exceed the shortest side of a product.

PostSort uses the following values from the distributor for the minimum thickness of a bundle.


	Set your own values for Max and Min.


	Max and Min according to postal rules based on size and weight.
	PostSort rounds the min/max bundle size to the nearest 5, but the value can be adjusted in Settings.

Updated:23/10/2023

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