Lite Kitting Process

Lite Kitting Process

Software Plan : Growth & Enterprise
Account Type : Seller Account
Inventory Type: Serialized & Non-Serialized

Overview

'Lite Kitting' is an inventory management functionality that enables the creation of a 'virtual' kit or bundle product when the pre-assembled physical kit is out of stock. Essentially, instead of relying solely on the pre-packaged kit's inventory, the system checks the availability of the individual component SKUs (Child SKUs) that make up the kit. If sufficient inventory exists for all the necessary components, the system allows the kit to be 'assembled on demand' at the point of sale or fulfillment.
In return scenarios, Lite Kit SKUs are not stored as physical inventory. Returned kits are automatically de-kitted into Child SKUs based on system configuration.

Use Case

Use Case 1:
Scenario:
An e-commerce seller specializes in natural skincare products. They offer a popular "Starter Skincare Kit" that includes:
  • A Gentle Cleanser (SKU: CLEANSER-101)
  • A Hydrating Toner (SKU: TONER-202)
  • A Daily Moisturizer (SKU: MOISTURIZER-303)
The "Starter Skincare Kit" (SKU: KIT-SKINCARE-START) is a pre-packaged bundle.
Problem:
  • The seller experiences fluctuating demand for the "Starter Skincare Kit." Sometimes, the pre-packaged kit inventory runs out unexpectedly, leading to lost sales and disappointed customers.
  • Managing separate inventory levels for the kit and its components is complex and can lead to stock imbalances.
Solution: Implementing Lite Kitting
  • The seller enables the Lite Kitting feature in their e-commerce platform.
  • When a customer orders the "Starter Skincare Kit" and the dedicated inventory (KIT-SKINCARE-START) for the kit is zero or less than the order quantity, the system automatically checks the inventory of the child components in the kit (CLEANSER-101, TONER-202, MOISTURIZER-303).
  • If sufficient inventory exists for each component, the system "virtually" assembles the kit by deducting the required quantities from the Child SKUs.
  • The system accurately reflects the reduced inventory of the individual components.
  • The seller can restock the kit while continuing to sell the individual components.
Use Case 2:
Scenario:
An electronics seller offers a "Mobile Accessory Combo Kit" that includes:
  • A Charging Cable (SKU: CABLE-001)
  • A Wall Adapter (SKU: ADAPTER-002)
  • A Protective Case (SKU: CASE-003)
The combo kit is sold under a bundled SKU: KIT-MOBILE-ACCESS and is available as a pre-packed kit in the warehouse.
Problem:
The seller frequently runs flash sales where the demand for combo kits spikes. Maintaining high physical inventory for the pre-packed kits is not always possible. However, the individual components are usually stocked in larger quantities.
Solution: Using Lite Kitting to Push Inventory and Fulfill Orders
  • The seller enables Lite Kitting on their platform.
  • The available inventory pushed to the marketplace for KIT-MOBILE-ACCESS includes:
    • Physical kit inventory (pre-packed kits)
    • Plus: System-calculated possible kits based on individual child component inventory (CABLE-001, ADAPTER-002, CASE-003)
Order Fulfilment Logic:
  • When a customer places an order for 10 kits:
    • The system first prioritizes fulfilling the order using physical kits in stock.
    • Let’s say only 4 physical kits are available — the system then checks the inventory of the individual components.
    • If enough components are available to make 6 more kits, the system uses that to fulfill the remaining order.
Warehouse Operations:
  • Picker’s Role:
    • Picks both: 4 physical kits and individual components (6 cables, 6 adapters, 6 cases) needed for the remaining kits.
  • Packer’s Role:
    • Scans the 4 physical kits.
    • Scans each child component for the remaining 6 kits.
    • The system prompts the packer to convert these scanned components into a kit (KIT-MOBILE-ACCESS).
    • After confirmation, the order is shipped.

  • Return Scenario:
    • If a kit created using "Kit This" is returned, the system processes the return at kit level. During GRN and QC pass, the kit is automatically de-kitted into its child SKUs based on system configuration.

Required Settings

lite_kit_enabled: 1  
show_kit_components: 1  
is_b2b_new: 1  
autoDeKitDuringReturn: 1

Note: If this setting is disabled, returned kits will follow standard return behavior without de-kitting.
Please contact the Easyecom Support Team to enable the Lite Kitting setting.

Automatic B2C Lite Kitting Without Packing Station

Enable autoCompleteLiteKitting: 1 to allow EasyEcom to automatically complete Lite Kitting when a B2C order is confirmed, without using the B2C Packing Station. Lite Kitting must also be enabled for the account.

NotesIf Lite Kitting is enabled, combo product creation is allowed. However, combo products can only be used for B2C orders.

Prerequisite

The B2C Packing Station should be enabled, and it must be using the new version of the Packaging Station.

B2B Order Workflow for Lite Kitting

Prerequisite: Rapid Kit Mode (Setting name: "rapidKitMode":1 must be enabled for the account. The required child SKU quantities must be picked according to the picklist before processing the Kits at the Packing Station.

The kit SKU is composed of two constituent Child SKUs
  • Physical Kit SKU: sankKIT01
    1. Child SKU 1: child001 X1 qty
    2. Child SKU 2: child002 X2 qty
With the Lite Kitting setting, you can receive orders in "Assigned" status even if the inventory is not available in the Physical Kit but is available in its child components. Here, the order is received for 3 Kit quantities, but the system only has 1 Kit quantity available. Therefore, the system will use the remaining 2 quantities from Child SKUs.


Within the Inventory tab, you'll find a breakdown of the virtual kit inventory, displaying Child SKUs counts, physical kit inventory, and the number of complete kits available.

Step 1: Go to Orders > B2B Orders > View Orders



Step 2: Scroll to the right and create the picklist.


Step 3: You may select the picklist size for the physical kit and virtual kit and click "Submit"


When processing B2B orders containing Virtual Kits, it's crucial to understand the picklist size requirement. Virtual Kits are bundles of multiple Child SKUs grouped under a single parent SKU.  This means that a single item you see on the order may represent several physical items that need to be picked.

The picklist size dictates the maximum number of Child SKUs that can be included in a single picking task. If the picklist size is too small, it won't accommodate all the Child SKUs within a virtual kit.

Consider an order containing two virtual kits:

KIT123: Composed of 3 Child SKUs (Child 1, Child 2, Child 3).
KIT456: Composed of 5 Child SKUs (Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, Child 5).
In this scenario, the minimum permissible picklist size is 5. This is because the largest Virtual Kit (KIT456) has 5 Child SKUs.
In case you mention 1 in the picklist, you may get the error shown below.


Step 4: Go to Orders > B2B Orders > Order Batches B2B


Step 5: Assign the picker and the packer, and print the picklist.

If the order has KIT inventory as well as child SKU inventory. You will see 2 separate picklists for the physical kit quantity and the virtual kit quantity.
If HHT is enabled, the items have to be picked up first using HHT.


 

Step 6: Click on the Batch ID or Go to Packing and Sorting

Scan the Picklist ID on the following page




OR


Step 7:  Click "Create New Box".


A box id barcode will be generated.


Step 8: Scan the Box ID.


Step 9: Now, Scan the SKU/EAN/UOM/QR


Step 9: Mention the quantity of the Physical Kit.



Step 10: Close the box.



Once the box is closed, follow the same Step 6 to pack the virtual kit.

Step 12: Click "Create New Box".


A box ID barcode will be generated

Step 13: Scan the box ID.


Step 14: Process Virtual Kits at the Packing Station

Option A: Existing Child SKU Scanning Workflow


Once the scan is completed, click "Kit This".

Option B: Process Kits Using Rapid Kit Mode

After picking the required Child SKUs as per the picklist, process the Kits at the Packing Station using Rapid Kit Mode.
  1. In the Kits in this Picklist window, scan the required Kit SKU in the Scan kit field.
  2. After the Kit SKU is successfully scanned, its details appear under Scanned kit, including the Kit SKU and its Child SKUs.
  3. The Quantity field appears after the Kit SKU is successfully scanned. Enter the number of Kits to be processed.
  4. Review the displayed Kit and Child SKU details.
  5. Press Enter or click Kit This to submit the quantity.
  6. The system validates the Kit SKU, entered quantity and availability of the required picked Child SKUs.
  7. After successful validation:
    • The system processes the entered Kit quantity.
    • The corresponding Kit SKU barcode is generated and printed.
    • The processed quantity is updated under Lite Kit Production - In Progress.

Important Points:
  • Rapid Kit Mode is applicable to B2B Lite Kitting orders when enabled for the account.
  • Enter the number of Kits to be processed, not the number of individual Child SKUs.
  • The entered quantity must be at least 1 and cannot exceed the number of Kits pending for processing.
  • All Child SKU quantities required for the Kits being processed must be fully picked before submitting the Kit quantity. Individual Child SKU scanning at the Packing Station is not required in Rapid Kit Mode.
  • Pressing Enter and clicking Kit This trigger the same processing flow.
  • To remove the currently scanned Kit, click the red cross (✕) beside the Scanned kit details.
System Validation:
  • If an invalid or already-scanned Kit SKU is entered, the system displays: "Invalid Kit or already scanned."
  • If the entered quantity is invalid or exceeds the pending Kit quantity, the system displays a validation error.
  • If the required Child SKU quantities have not been fully picked, the system prevents processing and displays: "Kit cannot be completed because the required child items have not been fully picked."

Step 16: Click "Close Box".



Step 17: Scan the box ID to confirm and click "Proceed".


You may now complete the invoicing and handover process for the order. To learn B2B order processing in detail, please go to B2B Order Processing (New).

B2C Order Workflow for Lite Kitting

Scenario
The kit SKU is composed of two constituent Child SKUs
  • Physical Kit SKU: sankKIT01
    1. Child SKU 1: child001 X1 qty
    2. Child SKU 2: child002 X2 qty
With the Lite Kitting setting, you can receive orders in "Assigned" status even if the inventory is not available in the Physical Kit but is available in its child components. Here, the order is received for 3 Kit quantities, but the system only has 1 Kit quantity available. Therefore, the system will use the remaining 2 quantities from Child SKUs.


Within the Inventory tab, you'll find a breakdown of the virtual kit inventory, displaying Child SKUs counts, physical kit inventory, and the number of complete kits available.

Step 1: Go to Orders (main menu) > Order Batches.


Step 2: Click "Create Batch".




Step 3: Click (+) icon to add the orders in the batch.


Step 4: Select the order/orders and click "Add to Batch".




Step 5: Go to Actions and Print Picklist.



Step 6: Click on the Batch ID.


Step 7: In the Unconfirmed Tab, select the order and click "Confirm".


Step 8: In the Print tab, select the order and click "Packing Station".


Step 9: Click "Start Scanning".


Step 10: Scan the Kit SKU/EAN.


Step 11: Now, scan each child SKU one by one.


Step 12: Once scanning is completed, the system will print the invoice automatically.


NotesYou may now complete the Manifest Process. To learn about B2C order processing in details, go to B2C Order Processing.

Returns & Cancellations

Returns:
When a Lite Kit SKU is returned and QC is completed during GRN, the system does not inward the kit as a physical unit.

Instead:
  1. A de-kit order is automatically created
  2. The kit is broken down into its Child SKUs
  3. Only Child SKUs are inwarded into inventory
The de-kitting process is triggered automatically when:
  1. Lite Kit is enabled
  2. "Auto De-kit During Return" setting is enabled
  3. QC pass is completed during GRN (this is the trigger point for auto de-kitting)
Info
Note: Kit SKU is not inwarded as inventory in this flow. Only Child SKUs are physically stored and tracked.
Cancellations:
  1. When a B2C order containing a Lite Kit is cancelled, the order is cancelled successfully and the inventory of the respective Child SKUs is restored.

Auto De-kitting During Returns

When Lite Kit is enabled, returned kit SKUs are not stored as kit inventory. Auto de-kitting is triggered only on QC Pass.

Instead:
  1. System automatically creates a de-kit order after QC pass during GRN
  2. The kit is broken into its Child SKUs
  3. Only Child SKUs are inwarded and available for further operations
Navigation: Inventory → De-kitting (Completed Orders) → View auto-created de-kit orders
Putaway: Putaway → De-kit Putaway
Important:
  1. Kit SKU cannot be inwarded via PO, GRN, or Auto GRN or API GRN
  2. This behavior applies to Lite Kit returns processed through standard return workflows.
  3. Not supported for 3PL Locations
Reports:
  1. Inventory Ledger: “Dekitting” shows increase in child SKU inventory after de-kitting
  2. “Used in Lite Kitting” shows consumption of child SKUs during kit creation
  3. Inventory Reconciliation report includes "Physical De-kit Produced"

FAQs

1. How does inventory syncing work when Lite Kitting is enabled?
 When inventory is synced with Lite Kitting enabled, the system calculates and pushes a combined stock count. This count includes both the physical inventory of the kit itself, and the potential number of kits that can be assembled from its individual components (Child SKUs).
2. How does Lite Kitting handle order fulfillment?
When an order for a kit product is received, the system first checks the available inventory of the physical kit. If sufficient physical kit inventory is available, it is allocated to fulfill the order. If the physical kit inventory is insufficient, the system then reserves the necessary quantities of the kit's individual component SKUs (Child SKUs) to complete the remaining portion of the order.
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