In logistics and supply chain management, internal containers refer to the various types of packaging or storage units used to transport and store goods within a facility or during transportation. These containers can include pallets, boxes, packs, big bags, barrels, bins, and others.

Assigning unique identifiers, such as license plate numbers, to these internal containers is a common practice. These identifiers help in tracking and managing the movement of goods within the supply chain. The use of barcodes on labels facilitates efficient scanning and identification of the containers, which is essential for inventory management, order fulfilment, and other logistical operations.

The functional scope of internal logistics units in Sage X3 covers several key aspects related to the management of internal containers within the stock data. These aspects include:

Managing Internal Containers in Stock Data:

• Creating unique license plate numbers and linking them to products.
• Ensuring uniqueness of license plate numbers across all sites and companies.
• Validating that each container is associated with only one location at a time.
• Tracking stock movements related to internal container handling.

Creating Internal Containers during Stock Receipts:

• Generating license plate numbers dynamically during stock receipts.
• Associating stock receipts with existing license plate numbers.

Handling License Plate Numbers:

• Moving products between different license plate numbers (either new or existing containers).
• Consolidating products from multiple containers into a single container (either new or existing).
• Printing labels containing barcode and other relevant information.
• Accessing and viewing the contents of an internal container.
• Managing license plate numbers within existing workflows.

By encompassing these functionalities, Sage X3 facilitates efficient management of internal containers throughout various stages of the logistics and supply chain processes, including receipt flows and internal transactions. This comprehensive approach helps organizations streamline their inventory management, enhance traceability, and improve overall operational efficiency.

Details of License plate number:

• Will be created from a sequence number (mass creation) or, entered manually
• It can be active or inactive.
• if no product is linked to it, it will set to the Free status, or to the In stock status if at least one product is linked to it.
• Is defined by stock site, which can be modified when the status is Free. It is unique at the folder level (site and company).
• Can be set to single-product and/or single-lot management. This setup can be modified as long as the license plate number is Free.
• Displays the first use date as soon as stock is associated with it.
• Displays the last use date once the container has been used and is set to Free again.
• Is displayed in the Stocks table (STOCK) and in the Stock movements table (STOJOU).
• Can be deleted or reused as soon as it is set to Free again.

In the next blog we will see the detailed configuration of License Plate Numbering in sage X3.