License Plate Numbers (LPNs) streamline warehouse management by assigning unique identifiers to physical inventory containers such as boxes and pallets. This system organizes large volumes of inventory for higher accuracy and efficiency, particularly in wholesale environments.
PERMISSIONS NOTE: Users must have License Plate Numbers permissions enabled to access this page.
Table of Contents:
Navigating the LPN Page
The LPN page serves as the central management hub for all LPN containers in your ShipHero account.
- View: Monitor LPNs, locations, statuses, and contained units.
- Available Filters: Filter by Warehouse, LPN Type, and Status.
- Search: Locate specific LPNs using LPN Name, Location name, SKU, or Order ID.
- Perform Actions: Create LPNs, print labels, or delete unused LPNs individually or in bulk.
| Main LPN Page View |
| Search Options | Filter Management |
LPN Page Columns Defined
| Column | Description |
| LPN | The unique identifier code assigned to each container. This is the actual "License Plate Number." |
| Warehouse | The physical warehouse location where the LPN is stored. |
| Type | Specifies the type of container the LPN represents (e.g., "Box," "Pallet"). |
| Job | The specific operation or process that the LPN is currently linked to (e.g., "Wholesale"). |
| Order ID | A direct link to the corresponding order (if applicable), making it easy to track which orders are associated with specific containers (ie. Wholesale Orders). |
| Location | The detailed location within the warehouse (e.g., "Staging Area," "Receiving Dock"). |
| Status | Indicates the current state of the LPN (e.g., "In Use," "Used," "Unused"). |
| Inventory Units | The number of individual inventory items currently residing within the container. |
| Last Activity | The date and time of the last activity associated with the LPN, providing a timeline of its movement. |
| Print Label | The print label option gives you the opportunity to print a new label in case one needs replaced. (Option only visible when hovering over LPN line item or when multiple LPNs are selected) |
| Delete | This will fully remove the LPN from the system. Only LPNs with an Unused status can be deleted, LPNs with a Used or In-Use status cannot be deleted. (Option only visible when hovering over LPN line item or when multiple LPNs are selected) |
LPN Statuses
LPN statuses auto-update in them system based on the inventory associated with them. There are three LPN statuses available:
- Unused: no inventory and no previous history
- In-Use: has inventory currently associated
- Used: had inventory previously associated with it but none currently
Viewing LPN Details
Clicking on any LPN in the list takes you to its dedicated LPN Details Page, which acts as a comprehensive file for the container, showing you everything from its current contents to its complete history within the warehouse.
If needed you can print a new LPN label from the LPN Details page as well.
The details page provides the following four key areas of information:
Select any LPN to open its Details Page. This view provides a comprehensive record of the container's contents and history.
- Items: Lists all items in the LPN, including original pick locations and lot data.
- Nested LPNs: Displays child containers and their details stored within this parent LPN.
- Timeline: A chronological log of every action associated with the LPN.
- LPN Details: Displays core data including LPN tpye, Warehouse, associated Job, and Parent LPN associations.
Creating New LPNs
ShipHero generates LPN names automatically in chronological order. Custom naming or CSV uploads are not supported. The naming format uses the structure LPN-[Type][Number] (e.g., LPN-BO15 for a box or LPN-PA15 for a pallet.)
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Go to the LPN page. To navigate to this page manually, go to shipping.shiphero.com, open the Inventory & Locations menu and select LPNs from the options.
1a. Manual Naviation to LPN page pt1. 1b. Manual Naviation to LPN page pt1. -
If this is the first time you are creating LPNs Select the Create LPN inthe center of the page. If you already have some LPNs created the Create LPN button is located in the top right-hand corner of the page.
2a. Initial Creation of LPNs 2b. Creating Additional LPNs - In the pop-up window:
- Select the Type (Box or Pallet).
- Enter the Quantity of LPNs to create.
- Optional: Check "Print LPN labels" to generate a PDF of the labels upon creation.
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Click Create.
Bulk Managing LPNs
ShipHero WMS offers a convenient way to perform actions on multiple LPNs at once the available bulk actions include:
- Print Label: Generate a PDF of LPN labels to replace ones that have been destroyed or print them for their initial use.
- Delete: Bulk delete unused LPNs; this action cannot be undone.
To bulk manage LPNs:
- Check the box located next to each LPN. (To select all LPNs on the list check the box on the very top of the list.)
- Select the desired action.
- When deleting LPNs, you will need to confirm the Delete action or have the option to Cancel. Bulk printing LPNs automatically generates the PDF when Print Label is selected.