Objects Overview

The packing optimization workflow relies on several logistics objects that describe how products are packaged and transported.

The hierarchy typically follows this structure:

Item → Box → Pallet → Container

Item

An Item represents the individual product that is being shipped.

See Item for the full concept definition.

Examples:

  • A pair of shoes

  • A laptop

  • A bottle of wine

Items are the smallest units in the packing workflow.

Boxes

A Box represents the first level of packaging used to group items together.

See Box for the full concept definition.

Boxes typically define:

  • Dimensions (length, width, height)

  • Weight

  • Maximum number of items per box

Example:

  • Box size: 40 × 40 × 40 cm

  • Weight: 17 kg

  • Contains: Item AAA

Pallet

A Pallet is a platform used to stack boxes together so they can be handled efficiently using forklifts or pallet jacks.

See Pallet for the full concept definition.

Common pallet types include:

  • EUR pallet

  • US pallet

Pallet definitions may include:

  • Maximum stacking height

  • Maximum weight

  • Pallet dimensions

Container

A Container represents the shipping unit used for transportation.

See Container for the full concept definition.

Examples:

  • 20ft container

  • 40ft container

  • 40ft High Cube container

Containers define the available space in which pallets or boxes are loaded.