Numina’s latest software release combines cartonization logic and in-motion dimensional pick verification to lean up the picking and packing process, reduce shipping costs and drive a fast return on investment in order fulfillment technology The Numina Group today announced that it has released advanced cartonization software that delivers enhanced order fulfillment efficiencies and operational cost savings over many of today’s existing solutions. The new software includes an advanced algorithm to determine the optimal shipping carton size for the greatest packing efficiency and lowest shipping costs. The software also works well as an audit tool to detect discrepancies in planned versus actual dimensions on outbound shipments, a common source of expensive carrier charge backs. Select the Right Carton Upfront — Before order release, Numina’s cartonization software analyzes order data and calculates the optimal shipping carton size before orders are picked, making it possible for warehouse staff to pick directly into the final shipping carton rather than an interim picking tote. "This is the leanest pick method for the majority of picking applications," said Dan Hanrahan, Numina Group’s CEO. "When shippers can eliminate the use of totes and the redundant repacking of orders, the efficiency gains and cost savings are tremendous." Numina’s intelligent carton cubing software can also verify full case pick to conveyor applications to validate picking and reduce shipping costs. According to Hanrahan, "One company with a large retail distribution operation estimates they will save over $300,000 in shipping costs by using our new cartonization software." Bin Modeling vs Fluid Modeling Cartonization Logic — Most legacy cartonization software is based on the fluid model, which simply adds up the item volumes and compares the sum to the total volume of the carton. "This software model typically requires specific rules for some SKUs so it requires higher software support and […]