Here’s how to use the Pack2Light station for daily packing:
Start Packing Session:
- Open the ShipHero Packing App on the computer.
- Navigate to ‘Shipping’ > ‘Single Orders’.
- Scan the Station's Force Allocate QR Code (e.g., scan the printed shp2l__PS01 code). This locks the app to only process orders fulfillable from locations starting with PS01-.
- At this point you can decide whther or not you want to use the mega station setting. The Mega station setting will light up all locations at once for the products stores in your DirectPack station's locations.
Process Orders:
- After the QR code is scanned a modal confirming that Location Prefix is assigned
- Scan "Get Next Order" command barcode/button or click Open order
- An order will open on the packing app, and the corresponding LED light at the item's location will be illuminated.
- Pick the item and scan its barcode. The light will turn off.
- Repeat for all items in the order.
- Once all items are scanned and packed, scan the "Print Invoice and Labels" command barcode/button.
- Continue: Scan the "Get Next Order" command barcode/button to proceed to the next available order for that station.
Inventory Management & Monitoring
- Stock Levels: Orders will cease being allocated to the station if any required item is out of stock in its assigned Pack2Light location. Consistent replenishment is crucial.
- Monitoring: Use the Product Locations report in ShipHero to monitor inventory levels. Filter by your specific Pack2Light location type or by SKUs stocked at these stations.
- Replenishment Pro-Tip: When the same SKU is stocked at multiple Pack2Light stations, using the Locations Report combined with mobile inventory transfers is generally recommended over the standard mobile replenishment features for better control.