been verified that they are the correct parts for the box then as indicated in block 112 host system 20 automatically produces the label for the box this label is immediately applied to the box by an operator or by an automatic labeling device as indicated in block 114 the host system then resets the part counter for the next box to zero and the process then either repeats itself or proceeds to step 116 fig2 b if the box is to be packaged as part of a larger box container crate or pallet each box label is scanned as it is being placed into the larger container block 116 host system 20 will again verify the correct box of parts is being packed in the correct container block 118 and keep a current box count block 120 if the wrong box is being packed in the container pallet host system 20 alerts the operator block 121 once the correct box count standard pack size has been reached block 122 host system 20 will automatically print a pallet label applicable to the type of parts and package being packed block 124 this label is immediately applied to the pallet or container by an operator or by an automatic labeling device host system 20 will record the availability and existence of the pallet container.