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Multi-Item Order Cartonization Playbook

Use this when orders often contain two or more product types. This playbook is for ecommerce teams packing mixed carts.

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Packout checklist

  1. Group items by weight, fragility, surface finish, and movement risk before selecting the package.
  2. Confirm materials: corrugated boxes, void fill, carton sealing tape, packing slips.
  3. Keep three right-size carton families, filler within arm's reach, a scale, and a sample packed order at the bench.
  4. For multi-item order work, treat cartonization as a controlled operation: define the package spec, stage the right materials, and inspect the first completed orders before volume scales.
  5. Record the approved package size, finished weight, label position, and exception rule.

QA checks

  • Put heavier items low and stable.
  • Separate abrasive or sharp items.
  • Avoid filler patterns that let items migrate.

Station setup

Keep three right-size carton families, filler within arm's reach, a scale, and a sample packed order at the bench.