---
title: "Handle containers"
slug: "bc-handle-containers"
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Introduction"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:16Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:16Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-handle-containers"
---

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# Handle containers

You can use containers in many processes in Food Manufacturing & Distribution. The following table lists the processes and links to the specific help content:

| To | See |
| --- | --- |
| Assign a container to a sales order. | [Assign containers to a sales order](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-sales-order) |
| Assign a container to a purchase order. | [Assign containers to a purchase order](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-purchase-order) |
| Assign a container and its contents to a transfer order. | [Assign containers to a transfer order](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-transfer-order) |
| Assign a container to a warehouse put-away. | [Assign containers to a warehouse put-away](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-put-away) |
| Assign a container to a warehouse shipment. | [Assign containers to a warehouse shipment](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-shipment) |
| Assign a container to a warehouse receipt. | [Use containers in a receipt process](/business-central/docs/bc-use-containers-in-a-receipt-process) |
| Assign a container to a warehouse pick. | [Assign containers to a warehouse pick](/business-central/docs/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-pick) |
| Increase or decrease container item quantities. | [Change container contents](/business-central/docs/bc-change-container-contents) |
| Assign a container to a production output process. | [Create containers for production output](/business-central/docs/bc-create-containers-for-production-output) |

## Related

- [Assign containers to a sales order](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-sales-order.md)
- [Assign containers to a purchase order](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-purchase-order.md)
- [Assign containers to a transfer order](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-transfer-order.md)
- [Assign containers to a warehouse put-away](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-put-away.md)
- [Assign containers to a warehouse shipment](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-shipment.md)
- [Use containers in a receipt process](/bc-use-containers-in-a-receipt-process.md)
- [Assign containers to a warehouse pick](/bc-assign-containers-to-a-warehouse-pick.md)
- [Change container contents](/bc-change-container-contents.md)
- [Create containers for production output](/bc-create-containers-for-production-output.md)
- [About containers](/bc-about-containers.md)