Configure product

Feature

Unit of Measure

Packages

Packaging

Purpose

Standardized measurement (e.g., cm, lb, L)

Tracks physical container and contents

Groups same items in fixed quantities (e.g., packs of 6, 12)

Product Uniformity

Defined per product

Can include mixed products

Same products only

Flexibility

Converts between customer/vendor UoMs

Items can be added/removed

Fixed quantities only

Complexity

Simplest for conversions

More complex due to container tracking

Simple; best for uniform product groupings

Inventory Tracking

Tracks quantities in specified UoM

Tracks package location and contents

Tracks grouped quantity, not individual locations

Barcode Operations

Not available

Requires scanning both package and items; can use “Move Entire Package”

Scanning 1 barcode records all items (e.g., 1 pack = 12 units)

Product Lookup

Not available

Scanning shows typical storage location

Barcode shows quantity, not location

Unique Barcodes

Not available

Unique barcodes (e.g., Pallet #12)

Barcodes by packaging type, not instance

Reusability

Not applicable

Reusable or disposable (via “Package Use” field)

Disposable only

Container Weight

Not applicable

Included in “Shipping Weight” field

Set in “Package Type” settings

Lot/Serial Tracking

Needs manual adjustments

Applies only to contained products

Applies to both container and contents

Custom Routes

Not supported

Not supported

Routes can be defined per packaging type