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Pack/Unpack container unit

In IWRS, when a parent container unit (large box) is dispatched to the depot or site, it typically arrives in a packed state, containing all its associated subitems (medium boxes), each marked with the disposition status Available. However, if the container is unpacked manually or any of its subitem’s disposition is manually updated—such as to lost, damaged, or another status—the parent container unit’s disposition automatically changes to Open and becomes incomplete. This container unit is no longer recognized as packed and cannot be shipped to other depots or sites unless completed. Although, the subitems can be shipped individually.

The container unit can be completed by setting the disposition of the lost or damaged subitem to Available. Once the container unit is complete, you can pack it manually.

To pack or unpack the container unit

  1. In the IWRS application header, select the DEPOT tab.

  2. In the Depot List table that appears, select the depot name where you have released the container unit.

    Selecting depot to open its details
    Figure 1. Selecting depot to open its details

  3. On the depot or site page that opens, in the left pane, select the Inventory subtab.

    Accessing depot inventory
    Figure 2. Accessing depot inventory

  4. On the page that opens, in the contents panel, select the By Item tab.

  5. Under the By Item tab, locate the container unit you need to pack or unpack and proceed respectively.

    Tip

    To view the item list at either the shipping unit or product level, toggle between the Shipping Unit and Product options located in the workspace toolbar.

  6. In the confirmation dialog that opens, select CONFIRM to pack or unpack the container unit.

Based on your actions, the system does the following:

  • If the container is packed successfully, the disposition of the container unit moves back to Available and is ready to be dispatched to other depots.

    Packed container unit example
    Figure 5. Packed container unit example

  • If the container is unpacked successfully, the disposition of the container unit becomes Open.

    Opened container unit example
    Figure 6. Opened container unit example

In this section:

A hierarchical unit used to group and manage investigational products (IMPs) and placebos for shipping and inventory purposes. For example, large boxes and medium boxes.

A warehouse that is used to store and distribute items (drugs) to another destination (other depots or sites).

In a clinical trial, a location where the subject treatment and drug dispensation occur. It can be a hospital, a private laboratory, or other institutions.