How to Pick with LPNs During Multi-Item Batch Picking in ShipHero

License Plate Numbers (LPNs) are barcode labels on boxes, pallets, or containers that hold a known quantity of stock. During batch picking in ShipHero, the app detects what's available at each location (loose stock, LPN containers, or both) and prompts you to pick accordingly.

Before You Begin

• Activation Required: To be able to pick LPNs in your account, please contact your CSM or ShipHero Support to have the new Multi-Item Batch V2 Beta feature enabled.
• The picking experience differs depending on whether Map View is enabled. Both workflows are covered below.

Table of Contents

• Picking with LPNs in ShipHero - Map View On
• How to Use View Valid LPNs in ShipHero
• Picking with LPNs in ShipHero - Map View Off

Picking with LPNs in ShipHero - Map View On

When Map View is enabled, the app detects what's at the location and adjusts the picking prompt based on three scenarios.

Batch Picking Scenario 1: Location Has Loose Stock Only (No LPNs)

When a location has only loose stock, no LPN containers are present and the app prompts you to scan the item directly.

1. Scan the product barcode, or tap the item card to confirm the quantity.
2. Scan the tote to complete the pick.

Batch Picking Scenario 2: Location Has LPNs Only

When a location has only LPN containers, the app prompts you to pick from a specific container. There are three ways to select one.

1. Scan the LPN barcode on the container, or tap View valid LPNs to choose from a list, or tap the item card to let the app select a container automatically.
2. The counting screen updates to show Scan from [LPN], confirming which container to take from.
3. Count out the required quantity and scan the tote to complete the pick.

Scan LPN barcode	Scan or enter the quantity to pick

Batch Picking Scenario 3: Location Has Both Loose Stock and LPNs

When a location has both loose stock and LPN containers, the app accepts either source. ShipHero always recommends picking from loose stock first.

1. Scan the product barcode to pick from loose stock, or tap View valid LPNs (or scan an LPN barcode) to pull from a specific container.
2. Complete the pick and scan the tote.

How to Use View Valid LPNs in ShipHero

View Valid LPNs shows every container at the current location that holds the item you're picking. Use it to choose a specific container or confirm what's available before scanning.

• Each row shows the LPN barcode and the number of units in that container (for example, "4 units").
• The container with the most stock appears at the top, tagged SUGGESTED. This is the recommended pick because it's most likely to cover the full quantity in one pull.
• Tap any row to select that container, or scan the LPN barcode directly.

Picking with LPNs in ShipHero - Map View Off

When Map View is disabled, the picking prompt is determined by the label shown on screen. ShipHero uses three label states based on what's at the location.