A packaging system consists of all the packaging components which are collectively used to put a product on the market. A packaging system can include up to three levels of packaging: primary, secondary, and tertiary.

Structuring your data into packaging systems is not a legal requirement, but it may be helpful for some companies.

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In this guide, we use a pallet filled with jam jars as our example. The packaging system consists of the following three levels:

• Primary packaging unit: Jar with lid and label
• Secondary packaging unit: A case (made of cardboard)
• Tertiary packaging unit: Pallet and wrap

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In addition to identifying the components, you also need to specify how many units of each component are included in the packaging system. It's easier if you start from the bottom.

We begin with the tertiary packaging unit. We have 1 pallet and 1 wrap.

On the pallet there are 8 cases (cardboard boxes).

Each case contains 10 jam jars.

This means the packaging system contains a total of 80 jam jars.

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To create a packaging system, you must first create the packaging units individually. Are you unsure how to create or import your packaging units?

‍Readthe guide: How to Import Your Packaging Data Using the Excel Template.

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Before making a system you need to create the packaging units individually. In this example we have created the jar, case, and pallet to be included in our packaging system.

The jar is the primary packaging unit and is therefore linked to one or more products, as shown here. When this packaging unit is included in a packaging system, the entire packaging system is automatically linked to the product.

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How to create packaging systems:

• Go to the "Packaging Systems" tab and select "Create New".
• ‍Namethe packaging system and assign an internal ID.
• Click "Save"‍
• You will now see your packaging units on the right and the packaging levels on the left.
• Find or search for the specific unit on the list and drag each unit to the appropriate level, one at a time.
• Specify the total quantity of the unit included in the system. In this example we have 80 jam jars, 8 cases, 1 pallet, and 1 wrap.

Your packaging system is now created.

Click "Back" to return to the overview, where your new packaging system will appear on the list.

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Watch a demonstration inside the system: