General
Loading aids are items or devices used to facilitate the transport and storage of goods.
Here are some examples of loading aids:
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Carton
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Euro pallet
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Roll container
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Collapsible container
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Crate
These loading aids play an important role in warehouse and logistics management as they help improve efficiency and safety in handling goods. They enable goods to be stacked neatly, moved easily, and protected from damage.
In COGLAS, loading aids are required for most processes.
Input Options
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Mandatory fields |
Description |
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Name |
Name of the load carrier. |
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Unladen weight |
Weight of the load carrier without goods in kilograms. |
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Width |
Width of the load carrier in metres. |
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Depth |
Depth of the load carrier in metres. |
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Height |
Height of the load carrier in metres. |
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Optional fields |
Description |
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Description |
The load carrier can be described. |
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Load capacity |
The maximum load capacity of the load carrier can be specified in kilograms. |
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Max. Total height |
The maximum total height with goods can be specified in metres. For example, if the dimensions of the package are not adjusted during the goods in process or if there are no packaging data maintained for the article, the basic dimensions of the LHM and its maximum total height are assumed. |
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Required morphological fields in packing |
It is possible to select which morphological data should not be taken from the master data but must be maintained by the employee in the packaging process. Choose from: length, width, and height. |
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Suitable for forklift trucks |
Checkbox: You can select whether the load carrier is suitable for forklift trucks. |
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Suitable for order picking |
Checkbox: You can select whether the load carrier is suitable for order picking processes. |
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Suitable for packaging |
Checkbox: You can select whether the load carrier is suitable for packaging. |
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Suitable for LHM accounts |
Checkbox: You can select whether the load carrier is suitable for LHM accounts. |
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Deactivate |
Checkbox: The loading equipment can be deactivated. |
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Max. Article width |
The maximum item width that can be loaded on the loading aid can be specified in metres. |
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Max. Item length (depth) |
The maximum item length/depth that can be loaded on the loading equipment can be specified in metres. |
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Max. Article height |
The maximum item height that can be loaded on the load carrier can be specified in metres. |
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Max. Number of items |
The maximum number of items that can be loaded on the load carrier can be specified. |
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Area restriction |
The area in which the load carrier may be used can be specified. |
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Freight forwarder restriction |
You can specify which forwarder may/can use the loading equipment. |
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