Consumable Detail
Contents
1. Use Cases
Quick Links: Confirm Dimensions | Modify Information | Check Stock Quantity
Scenario 1: Confirm a Consumable's Dimensions
Situation: You need to confirm whether a carton's dimensions fit a certain product.
How to do it:
- Open the consumables list
- Click the target carton's name
- Check the length, width, height, and Volume
Result: Specifications are confirmed and a suitable packing material is chosen.
Scenario 2: Modify Consumable Information
Situation: A supplier changed a carton's specification and the dimensions in the system need updating.
How to do it:
- Open the consumable detail page
- Click the "Edit" button
- Update the length, width, and height
- The system recalculates the Volume automatically
- Click "Save"
Result: The consumable data is updated and the Volume stays correct.
Scenario 3: Check a Consumable's Stock Quantity
Situation: A packer reports a carton is running low and you need to check the book quantity.
How to do it:
- Search for the carton in the consumables list
- Click the name to open the detail page
- Check the "Quantity" field
- Compare it with the physical stock and decide whether to reorder
Result: You know the book quantity and can restock in time so packing material never runs out at shipping time.
2. Feature Guide
When you need to confirm a consumable's specification, barcode, or stock quantity, view it here. If anything is wrong, click "Edit" to fix it.
💡 What is a consumable? Consumables are packing materials used at shipping time, such as cartons, bubble bags, and tape.
Quick Jump: Basic Information | Action Buttons
2.1 Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Merchant | The merchant the consumable belongs to; shows "Warehouse-owned" when unassigned |
| Consumable Name | For identification and searching |
| Barcode | For scan identification |
| Length | Unit: cm |
| Width | Unit: cm |
| Height | Unit: cm |
| Volume | Auto-calculated from dimensions; unit follows the company setting: "Cubic Feet (CUFT)" or "Cubic Meters (CBM)" |
| Quantity | Current stock of the consumable |
| Weight (kg) | Weight of the consumable |
| Price | Price charged to the merchant |
| Cost | Purchase cost |
| Created At | When the record was created |
2.2 Action Buttons
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Edit | Located at the top right; opens the edit page to modify the consumable |
3. FAQ
3.1 FAQ
▪ Can the owning Merchant be modified?
Yes. Click "Edit" to open the edit page and reselect the owner in the "Merchant" dropdown (a merchant or "Warehouse-owned").
▪ How is the Volume calculated?
The system calculates it automatically from the length, width, and height (in cm). The displayed unit follows the company setting: "Cubic Feet (CUFT)" or "Cubic Meters (CBM)". Volume is used for estimating freight and storage costs.
▪ What is the "Quantity"?
It is the consumable's current book stock. When shipments use the consumable in packing, the system deducts it automatically; after restocking, update the quantity on the edit page.
▪ Why are the length, width, and height empty?
For consumables without fixed dimensions (tape, cushioning, etc.), these fields are optional and may not have been filled in at creation.
▪ Is it normal for the Volume to be empty?
If any of the length, width, or height is missing, the Volume has no value. This is normal for non-boxed consumables.
▪ Does modifying a consumable affect past shipping records?
No. Shipping records that already used this consumable are unaffected; updated information only applies to future operations.
3.2 Notices
⚠️ Important Reminders
- The Volume is auto-calculated from the dimensions and cannot be edited manually
- The Quantity is deducted automatically as shipments use the consumable; compare it with physical stock during stocktakes
- Modifying data does not affect past usage records
4. Related Features
| Feature | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Consumables List | View all consumables | Go |
| Edit Consumable | Modify consumable information | Go |
| New Consumable | Create a new consumable | Go |