Automatic Weight Calculation
What is it?
The automatic weight calculation allows the application to add up and track order weights automatically, from the Shipping Guide to Packing.
With this feature, you can:
- Instantly see both the expected and final weight of the order;
- Receive alerts when articles are missing weight data;
- Speed up and improve the accuracy of information for the carrier.
How it works
- Article: each article can have a defined weight (manual entry or imported from an external system).
- Shipping Guides: if the guide includes at least one article with weight, the system automatically calculates the expected weight.
- Packing: during the process, you can view the cumulative weight of the volume as items are added.
- Articles without weight: if any article has no defined weight, a icon will appear (this can be ignored if necessary).
Packing finalization:
- If the Volume Type requires weight or dimensions at the end, a modal will open to review/adjust these values.
- The system calculates the total weight (with and without tare) automatically, but users can edit it.
- Depending on configuration, changes may require supervisor approval.
Setup required
Before using:
- Ensure that article records include weight.
- Define the Maximum Weight in Volume Type if you want excess weight alerts.
Main benefits
- Weight information always available, without manual calculations.
- Ability to view the weight of multiple orders together.
- Faster carrier documentation.
- Fewer errors in the logistics process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if articles don’t have a weight?
- The system will still work, but you’ll get a notification that some items are missing weight.
Can I ignore the alerts?
- Yes. Alerts are purely informative.
Can the calculated weight be changed?
- Yes. At the end of packing, you can always review or edit the value.