Anchanto WMS already supports different packing workflows based on how warehouses operate. Many users today pack through the standard Web packing flow, where they review the order on screen, pack items, select packaging material, print documents, and complete packing through the existing process.

Continuous Scanning on Packing is a new enhancement in Anchanto WMS Web that adds another packing approach for warehouses that prefer a more scan-driven process.

With this enhancement, users can start packing by scanning the order and continue the process by scanning SKU / UPC / USN, packaging material, and shipping label with fewer manual clicks and interruptions. This makes the packing flow faster and smoother for operations that rely heavily on barcode scanning.

Who can use it

This enhancement is mainly useful for warehouse teams using the Web packing flow in Anchanto WMS, especially in operations where packers work in a scan-first manner.

It is applicable for:

B2B
B2C
STO
Flowthrough

Use cases

Support scan-first packing operations:
Allow packers to continue packing through scanning with fewer manual clicks, field changes, or screen navigation.

Improve speed at high-volume packing benches:
Help warehouses that process large order volumes move faster by reducing interruptions between packing steps.

Reduce manual intervention during packing:
Enable SKU scanning, packaging material scanning, and packing completion within one smoother flow on Web.

2. How it Works

Enablement and Configuration

Step 1: In the Admin Panel, enable Continuous Scanning on Packing.

It is available in both the sections B2B and B2C. We can enable based on our use.
B2C + Flow through will work when B2C setting is on.
B2B + STO will work when B2B setting is on.

Step 2: At Warehouse level, enable Continuous Scanning under packing settings.

It is available in both the sections B2B and B2C. We can enable based on our use.

Step 3: If needed, configure the setting further at Customer level for specific customers.

Step 4: If batch automation is required, enable Auto Batch & Expiry at Warehouse level under the Continuous Scanning setting.

Start Packing

Step 1: On Web, scan the order number on start packing UI to open the packing screen. or click on quality check button.

Step 2: Existing manual access options remain available, but the feature is designed to support scan-first entry.

Step 3: Once the screen opens, the user starts scanning SKUs directly.

Continuous Scanning Packing Flow

Step 1: Scan SKU / UPC / USN.

Step 2: System increments packed quantity automatically.

Step 3: Quantity will get update post scan the SKU.

Step 4: Cursor remains in the scan field for the next scan.

Step 5: If Auto Batch & Expiry is enabled, the system auto-selects the applicable batch and expiry using FIFO.

Step 6: When the current batch is exhausted, the system automatically moves to the next eligible batch and continues packing.

Cartonization and Packaging Material Scanning

Step 1: Scan inner or outer packaging material directly in the SKU scan field.

Inner Packaging Material scanned

Step 2: System auto-creates a carton for the scanned SKUs.

Step 3: Inner packaging allows continued packaging scans within packaging context.

Step 4: Scanning outer packaging finalizes packing for the current scanned SKU set.

Step 5: Cursor moves back to the SKU scan field for the next items.

Document Printing and Packing Completion

Step 1: Once all SKUs are packed and cartonization is completed, the system handles document printing based on configuration.

Step 2: Shipping label, tax invoice, packing list, and carton label can be printed as configured.

Step 3: After printing, the system waits for either:

AWB scan, or
Packing Done action

Step 4: For multi-carton orders, packing completes only after the shipping label is scanned.

Step 5: If AWB is not scannable, packing is completed through Packing Done manually.

3. FAQs

Where is this feature available?

This enhancement is available in the Web packing flow of Anchanto WMS.

Is this a replacement for the existing packing flow?

No. This is an additional packing approach in Anchanto WMS. The existing packing flow remains available, while Continuous Scanning on Packing is meant for warehouses that prefer a more scan-driven process.