Systems and methods for automated packaging and processing containers for shipping with place stack transfer management

An automated packing system for placing at least one object into a container, said automated packing system comprising:

• an input conveyance system for providing empty containers to a packing station;
• a multidirectional unit at the packing station for receiving the container and for urging the container against a corner that includes a pneumatic system for securing the container;
• a programmable motion device for packing the container with objects provided by source containers;
• and
• an output conveyance system for receiving the container from the multidirectional unit following packing.

A method of placing at least one object into a container in an automated packing system, said method comprising:

• providing container on an input conveyance system to a packing station;
• receiving the container at a multidirectional unit at the packing station;
• urging the container against a corner provided by two braces;
• packing the container with objects provided by source containers using a programmable motion device;
• and
• receiving the container at an output conveyance system from the multidirectional unit following packing.