Advanced cartonization logic for optimized packing
A dynamic cartonization algorithm focused on eliminating reliance on guesswork and tribal knowledge by systematically recommending the most cost effect packaging configuration, every time. An ABAP-based bolt-in solution with the ability to be called within SAP S/4HANA, SAP Transportation Management and SAP Extended Warehouse Management with multiple configurable control parameters.
Overview
Identify the optimal packing configuration 100% of the time
The ability to identify the optimal packing proposal through a dynamic fill algorithm that considers a multitude of variables including carton data, dunnage, packing requirements and unique business rules. This reduces DIM charges and minimizes cartons shipped.
Optimize packing and reduce shipping costs
Provides one click packing with the optimal proposal for cartons, cases and pallets. Customers that utlize our solution consistently ship fewer boxes and reduce DIM weight, significantly reducing shipping costs.
Integration with supply chain business processes and SCT’s XPS shipping solution
For added cost savings and efficiency, users can leverage CSO with XPS. When used with XPS, CSO has the ability to compare freight charges for various packing proposals and preferred carriers, giving end users the most cost-effective packing proposal. These combined solutions also enable accurate freight estimates within SAP S/4HANA and supports e-commerce platforms.
Details
Solution type
Extensions and Add-ons
Industry
Cross-Industry, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense
Compatibility
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Features
Built within SAP Business Processes
Built within SAP S/4HANA, SAP Transportation Management and SAP Extended Warehouse Management, driven off key process documents such as deliveries or shipments, CSO considers a multitude of variables during planning runs insuring optimal packing and aligning business rules and warehouse processes.
Integrating supply chain master data
As a built-in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Transportation Management and SAP Extended Warehouse Management solution, CSO enables seamless integration to master data. This delivers the performance and flexibility needed to ensure optimal packing, with client specific business rules to drive planning decisions.
Visualizing cartonization in 3D
Visualizing the planning results in 3D gives customers the ability to understand how their planning algorithms are being used within the business context. Each block of materials can be viewed as a whole or individually for placement and rotation on the xyz axis for each planning simulation.
Plans and pricing
All plans include:
Pricing Option
Site License
Unlimited Users
Includes 1 Site Price unavailable in this region- Minimum contract 1 year
Site License
Unlimited Users
Includes 1 Site CSO Site Pricing Example
Unlimited Users
Includes 1 Site Price upon requestUnlimited Users
Includes 1 Site
Technical Information
| Solution type | Extensions and Add-ons |
| Category | Supply Chain Logistics |
| Industry | Cross-Industry, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense |
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Resources
CSO Carton Space Optimization
CSO Solution Page
Thinking Inside the Box - White Paper
Publisher
Supply Chain Technologies, LLC
SCT Software was founded in 2007 and is a leading provider of innovative logistics execution software servicing the SAP® user community. SCT is an Endorsed Partner and our solutions are used globally by manufacturers and distributors to streamline the logistics process.
