Shipping Pre-Packaged Items Without Extra Cartons in Cube-IQ

Overview

This article will show you how to enable and use the May be shipped by itself option/feature in Cube-IQ which allows you to treat a product as already packaged and suitable for shipment on its own. This prevents unnecessary repacking unless doing so improves container efficiency.

It’s ideal for boxed, shrink-wrapped, or retail-ready items that don't require additional protection. 

Requirements

1. Cube-IQ version 5.1 or higher.
    

Product Information

1. How to Enable:
   1. Open the Products tab (or press F5).
   2. Then click on the Other data tab.
   3. You’ll find the setting labeled: May be shipped by itself.
2. Function – When enabled, Cube-IQ will:
   1. Treat the product as a standalone, shippable unit.
   2. Place it into a carton only if it fits without requiring additional or larger cartons.
   3. Otherwise, ship the product on its own in its existing packaging.
3. When to Use – Enable this option for:
   1. Pre-boxed electronics and equipment.
   2. Shrink-wrapped or bundled sets.
   3. Retail-ready products that don’t need extra protection.
4. Examples: 

   1. Boxed items 

      1. A toaster or coffee maker in its retail packaging.

      2. A boxed printer can be shipped alone. 

   2. Shrink-wrapped items

      1.  A 12-pack of bottled water or canned soda.

   3. Retail-ready items 

      1. A display tray of granola bars or candy meant to go straight on store shelves.

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