How to Input Loads by Item Count Instead of Box Quantity

Overview

When loading a truck, shipments are typically entered by specifying the number of boxes per product. However, in some cases, the available information is the total number of individual items (packages) to be shipped, rather than the number of boxes. This guide explains how to enter a load using item quantity instead of box count, ensuring accurate shipment calculations and truck space optimization. By following this method, you can streamline data entry and maintain efficient packing logistics.

 

Requirements

Cube-IQ

 

Procedure

1. The first step in this process is to make the necessary columns visible in the Product to Load (PTL) grid.

   To do this, right-click on the PTL grid and select Customize Grid, then choose Select Visible Columns. Next, select Req. Items and Tot. Items, and drag them to the grid's title area.

   
   
   
   
   You will see something like this:
   
   
   In this case, each box of the product contains 48 items (individual packages).

   The Req. Items column represents the number of items we wish to ship. Cube-IQ calculates the number of boxes required and displays the total number of items if the requested quantity does not result in a whole number of boxes.

   In the image above, the required number of items is 1, but the total amount is 48, which is the minimum number of items that can be shipped in one box.

   The grid shows Quantity = 1, which represents the actual number of boxes loaded onto the truck.
   
    

2. To specify the number of items to ship, enter the desired quantity in the Req. Items column. Cube-IQ will then determine the required number of boxes.

   For example, if we want to ship 1,624 packages, Cube-IQ calculates that 34 boxes are needed. At this stage, the grid displays:

   • Total Items = 48 (the number of items per box)

   • Loaded Boxes = 1

   • Unloaded Boxes = 34
      

3. Once the load is optimized, Cube-IQ will finalize the calculations and display the updated values.
   
   
   
   In this case, the total number of items is 1,632, and all 34 boxes have been loaded.

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