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Loose Items
Loose items are items that are not in a pack. Loose items can be serialized, and when they are, then the item serial ID is needed but not aggregated on any pack serial ID. Loose items can be non-serialized too, and when they are, no item serial ID is needed.
You can also pack non-serialized loose items into a previously picked pack that is linked with the pre-shipper/shipper in Pre-Shipper/Shipper Pack Build. The item number can be different from the item already in the picked pack, so that the same unit pack can hold multiple items.
You can use Serialized Inventory Report (3.17.22.1) to view loose items in serialization inventory. You can filter the report by serial ID; when you do, the system lists the item and serial information.
The following topics discuss the functions you can perform with loose items and the programs you use.