Control Cartonization with Handling Groups

Handling Groups

give you greater control over which Items can share a Package during Cartonization, helping prevent incompatible products from being packed together while preserving normal packing efficiency.

Define location-specific groups and

Mix Rules

, then assign them through Item configuration, imports, or

Order Management Rules (OMR)

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evaluates compatibility before selecting Boxes while continuing to enforce physical packing requirements.

What's New

Flexible Compatibility
: Use
Mix with all
,
Mix with selected
, or
Separate
to control which Handling Groups may share Packages.
Flexible Assignment
: Assign a
Handling Group
manually, through Item imports, or dynamically with
Cartonization Handling Group
OMR conditions and actions.
Effective Compatibility
: See the compatibility that actually applies when rules between groups differ.
Ungrouped Support
: Items without a Handling Group remain valid and can continue through Cartonization.

How to Find it

Open
Settings > Cartonization > Handling Groups
.
Create your groups and configure their
Mix Rule
.
Assign groups to Items or automate assignments with
Rule Sets
.

Resources

Learn more in our updated documentation: