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title: PacSimulate: Common Scenarios
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description: Optimize packing with PacSimulate using proven scenarios and Excel templates: find the ideal carton mix, test new rules, compare custom carrier rates, add/remove boxes, audit actual packing vs API results, and evaluate new products.
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createdAt: 2025-05-23T21:33:36.241Z
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There are many ways PacSimulate can help improve packing performance and optimize box selection. Below is a guide highlighting some of the most common scenarios our customers use to get the most value out of the tool—such as nesting or folding items, applying custom rate tables, adding/removing specific boxes, and more.

Each scenario includes a dedicated Excel Template for upload. These templates come with detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance tailored to the specific use case you're working on.

We hope this overview helps you explore features you may not have used yet! As always, if you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out to your Customer Success Manager.

# API Customers

## What is my optimal carton mix (+/- x,y,z boxes)?

[OPC Template-API.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1Ve4UN-uEttl7W8MnE4g-tv3sGyAxoMzG)

## What is the impact of adding a specific packing rule to my carton suite?

[Rules Template- API .xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1DiKVXUk-ghMNFRAUpo5CPEiazrvAHKYA)

1. Ship in Own Container (pack-as-is)- No cartonization required, shipped in original packaging
2. Foldability (alternate-dimensions)- Folding items by applying a % change to height and length
3. Compressibility (alternate-dimensions)- Adjusting dimensions by a set % to allow for compression. Typically 10%
4. Exclusion- Specific RefID’s or Sequence values cannot ship in X cartons
5. Item Orientation (Lock-orientation)- An item cannot be rotated on a specific dimension
6. Nesting (compact-pattern)- When multiple units of one SKU are packed in a single box, they can pack in a pattern to decrease overall dims (e.g. hats)
7. Shipping in Mailers (cartesian)- Using mailers with a variable dimensions i.e. length= 10, width=5, height= 1-10
8. Fragile- Indicates how fragile items should be packed (max weight, on top only, etc.)
9. Packing items inside other items (internal-space)- Using empty space in hollow items (e.g. bucket)

## What is the impact of using a custom carrier rate table?

[Custom Rates- API.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1nzCf71PbOfBuKsUbje6IgA7mQtrNJhU4)

## What is the impact of removing specific boxes OR adding specific boxes?

[Remove.Add Carton- API.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1CtD__z-gKQxs41f01u3qW5dDqnc0LIWC)

## How can I audit how our orders are being packed compared to how Paccurate’s API is telling us to pack?

[Template- Packing Audit.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1CgrbPrKxfCgHBx5dJ5EEdqRB616BKQq6)

## What’s the impact of adding a new product? Does that work with the existing carton suite or do I need to make changes?

[New Items - API.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=17uzS9oShCYasYZQQgp_kQ-z7uyjA2Dm3)

# PacSim Only Customers

## What is my ideal carton mix (+/- x,y,z boxes)?

[PacSim Template - OPC.xlsx](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1auktikWyfNZ6c2wj-HCxM9Ra5pP0_Qdf/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=109225702681044554064\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

## What is the impact of adding a specific packing rule to my carton suite?

[Rules- PacSim Only.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1gfUu018kD2Kq96Iq0fpoUbUBPAMCISLG)

1. Ship in Own Container (pack-as-is)- No cartonization required, shipped in original packaging
2. Foldability (alternate-dimensions)- Folding items by applying a % change to height and length
3. Compressibility (alternate-dimensions)- Adjusting dimensions by a set % to allow for compression. Typically 10%
4. Exclusion- Specific RefID’s or Sequence values cannot ship in X cartons
5. Item Orientation (Lock-orientation)- An item cannot be rotated on a specific dimension
6. Nesting (compact-pattern)- When multiple units of one SKU are packed in a single box, they can pack in a pattern to decrease overall dims (e.g. hats)
7. Shipping in Mailers (cartesian)- Using mailers with a variable dimensions i.e. length= 10, width=5, height= 1-10
8. Fragile- Indicates how fragile items should be packed (max weight, on top only, etc.)
9. Packing items inside other items (internal-space)- Using empty space in hollow items (e.g. bucket)

## What is the impact of using a custom carrier rate table?

[Custom Rates- PacSim Only.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=13r6wBJISA2CnKK5IDh2kErfgUBgtxU-B)

## What is the impact of removing specific boxes OR adding specific boxes?

[Remove.Add Carton- PacSim Only.xlsx](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1u1IlM8mqsmhuiCj1dIBcn6jCqkdD6Y9M)

## What’s the impact of adding a new product? Does that work with the existing carton suite or do I need to make changes?

[New Items- PacSim Only](https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download\&id=1FB9kOI1JT6WCNv8ScZxqhcvG6RCsK32u)