Cube-IQ 3.3 Training
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Introduction
Definitions
Data
Creating a Load
Viewing Results
Modifying a Load
Other Useful Functions
Troubleshooting and Help
Q&A
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Introduction
Cube-IQ 3.3 is Load Planning software from MagicLogic Optimization Inc.
We are a Canadian company with head office in Vancouver BC and a
satellite office here in the UK – sunny Brighton.
We have been working in logistics since the early 90's.
Cube-IQ was launched in 1996 and is now our flagship product.
Cube-IQ helps you to plan, create, visualise, modify and improve container
loading from the comfort of your workstation or PC.
Currently installed at over 600 companies across a wide variety of
industries, including some very prestigious names: Volvo, Nissan, Chrysler,
KLM, Lufthansa, Lego, Cummins...
Other products include:
Cut-IQ, Plan-IQ, LoadClick, iCube-IQ, Cube-IQ BlackBox, DB-Load
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Definitions
Cube-IQ is a piece of Windows software which combines a User Interface, a
Database and an Optimizer together to provide a complete Load Planning
program on your PC.
Cube-IQ has its own terminology:
Containers – the things into which we put stuff.
Packages – the stuff!
Loads – container(s) and package(s) combined together in an
optimal way.
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Cube-IQ Database
All Containers, Packages and Loads (and a bunch of other stuff) is stored
internally in Cube-IQ's own database and accessed via the User Interface.
The database is SQL-compliant and pretty powerful. To all practical extents
you can store unlimited containers, packages and loads.
This is a great time saver if you have orders that you frequently ship.
The database is shared by everyone so any changes to data are picked up
automatically by everyone else.
Standalone database(s) can be set up if required. Switching is easy, from
within Cube-IQ itself.
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The Cube-IQ User Interface
The GUI follows most
standard MS Windows
application styles (e.g.
Outlook) with menus, a
tool bar, and a sidebar.
We also have tabs to get
you to the most
frequently used screens
quickly.
95% of your Cube-IQ
time will be spent on this
screen.
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Creating a Load
1.Go to the Loads Tab
2.Click '+' in the Navigator, or 'New Load' on the Icon Bar
3.Name your Load
4.Select the correct container(s)
5.Select the required package(s)
6.Set your quantities.
7.Optimize!
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The 3 Things You Need
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Remember the 3 steps:
1. Rename the Load
2. Add the Container
3. Add the Packages
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Viewing Results
Initial results are shown right away at the bottom of the Loads screen: some
statistics for the load, and a graphic showing how the load has been put
together.
Multiple container loads have a tab in this area for each container so you
can view each one in more detail.
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Load Plan
The Load Plan gives you a close-up, interactive view of the load so you can
see exactly how it was put together.
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Reports
Cube-IQ has 14 different reports covering:
Load Plans
Picking
Manifests
Costs
Data (Containers, Packages, Customers)
We will also customise or create new ones for you!
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Rules
Handling trickier loading scenarios
Package orientation
Stacking
Configuration
Sequence
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More Rules!
Handling trickier loading scenarios
Grouping
Ratios
Package/Container matching
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Centre of Gravity
Axle weights
Loading zones
Dead space
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Oh No, More Rules
Handling trickier loading scenarios
Centre of Gravity
Axle weights
Loading zones
Dead space
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Tips & Tricks
Translation – Cube-IQ can be translated into any language. But you can
also “translate” the system into using your preferred terms,
e.g. Packages could become SKUs or Products.
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Right Clicking – context menus just about everywhere for quicker access
to commonly used functions.
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Function keys and other shortcuts for Power Users.
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Troubleshooting, Help and
Gotchas
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Nothing Loaded?
Try the Diagnostics button
Check your dimensions and weights
Check your rules
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Bad Quality of Results?
Check your loading rules
Check your data
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Program Crash?
Email, skype or pick up the phone
Please send us the data and as much information as possible
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Q&A
Any questions?
Staying in touch
Phone: 001-206-274-6248
(UK direct: 01273 279 327)
email: info@magiclogic.com
and: support@magiclogic.com
Skype: tim.altura
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