System Options and Configuration

Global System Options

• FIFO or LIFO Default Picking Method
• Enable or Disable Operator Overrides of Picking and Putaway Tasks
• Optional RF Task Verification by Location, Tag Number, or SKU
• Exception Handling for Picking and Putaway Errors, including:
  • Selection of Alternate Location and/or Alternate Stock
  • Scheduling of Inventory Count / Verification
  • Lockout of the Location and/or Inventory Containing the Error

System Users Configuration

• Individual Permissions by Functional Area
• RF Task Verification by Location, Tag Number, or SKU (Configured by Individual Operator)
• Password Validation

Storage Location Configuration

• Multiple Location Types
  • Regular
  • Flow Through
  • Forward Picking
  • Replenishment
  • Staging
  • P & D (Pickup & Delivery)
  • Receiving Docks
  • Shipping Docks
• Putaway Allowed to Location (Yes or No)
• Picking Allowed from Location (Yes or No)
• Tagged or Bulk Inventory Tracking
• Optional Grouping by Zone, Aisle, Bay, and Tier
• Optional Capacity Control by Size, Weight, and/or Volume
• Optional Pick Sequencing of Locations

Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) Configuration Options

• Picking Method (FIFO or LIFO)
• Default Picking Status for Newly Received Goods (Pickable or Non Pickable)
• Up To 4 User Defined Tracking Levels (Units of Measure) per SKU
• Configurable Tag Printing by Unit of Measure (e.g., Tag Each Pallet and Case)
• Default Unit of Measure for Material Handling (Picking, Putaway, etc.), Reporting, and Upload to Host Computer System
• Optional Items include:
  • SKU Type and Group
  • Lot Tracking with Default Status of Newly Received Goods (Hold or Released)
  • Condition Coding
  • Obsolete Status
  • Alternate SKU
  • Subassembly Components
  • Hazardous Material Designation by Type of Hazard with User-specified Notice Printed on Each Inventory Tag
  • Message Printed on Each Inventory Tag
  • Unit Cost and Price
  • ABC Classification
  • Reorder Point and Reorder Quantity
  • Shelf Life Tracking and Expiration Date
  • Size, Weight, and Volume for Each Unit of Measure
• Configurable Putaway Algorithm for Each Unit of Measure
  • Prioritized List of Zones, Aisles, Bays, Tiers, and/or Specific Locations
  • Consolidate in Existing Location or Store in Empty Location
  • Mix Lots in Location (Yes or No)
  • Mix Receipt Dates in Location (Yes or No)
  • Maximum Stacking Level
• Configurable Picking Algorithm for Each Unit of Measure
  • Prioritized List of Zones, Aisles, Bays, Tiers, and/or Specific Locations
• Configurable Replenishment Algorithm for Each Unit of Measure
  • Variable Trigger Levels and Replenishment Quantities
  • Configurable to provide Replenishment from Specific Zones, Aisles, Bays, Tiers, and/or Locations

Receiving

• Stand-alone (Blind) or Purchase Order Receiving
• Material May Be Received in Any Unit of Measure which is Valid for the SKU
• Capture of Lot and/or Condition Code (if appropriate)
• Automatic Printing of Barcoded Inventory Tags
• Configurable Tag Printing by Unit of Measure at Time of Receipt (e.g., Tag Each Pallet and Case)
• Operator Specified or System Generated Storage Location Assignment
• Operator Specified Putaway Task Status (Hold or Released)

Putaway

• On Line Task Dispatching via Radio Data Terminal
• System or Operator Directed
• Configurable to Allow Override of Destination Location
• Flexible On-line Query for
  • Empty Locations
  • Next Available Location per Putaway Algorithm
• Powerful Exception Handling Triggers Alternate Location Assignment if Task cannot be Completed
  • Optionally Triggers Inventory Count / Verification of Location Containing the Error
  • Optionally Locks Out Location from Further Storage Assignment

Inventory Management

• Provides On-line Control of All Material in the Facility from Time of Receipt until Time of Shipment including Tracking of:
  • SKU ID
  • Date of Receipt
  • Inventory Tag Number
  • Lot Code
  • Condition Code
  • Current Location
  • Availability (Pickable or Non Pickable)
  • Quantity on Hand, On Hold, and Reserved
• Provides Tag Tracking of Individual Pallets
• Provides Bulk Tracking of Consolidated Inventory in a Location
• Powerful Inventory Maintenance Panel provides for:
  • Inventory Status Change
  • Quantity Adjustments
  • Inventory Relocation
  • Display of Inventory Summary including Quantity On Hand, On Hold, Reserved, and Available

Lot Tracking and Control

• Provides for Identification, Storage, and Management of Lot Controlled Inventory
• Default Lot Status for Each Lot Controlled SKU indicates Released or Hold Status at the Time Inventory is Received
• Different Lots for a Given SKU may be Stored Together or Segregated
• Flexible Lot Control Panel provides:
  • Release by Lot ID
  • Quarantine by Lot ID
  • Shelf Life by Lot ID

Order Processing

• Enters, Tracks and Maintains All Orders for Material
• Provides for Unlimited Line Items per Order
• Provides for Assignment of Shipping Date and Ship Dock
• Optional Ship To Information Panel
• Optional Information Panel includes:
  • Customer Number
  • Customer PO Number
  • Bill of Lading Number
  • Carrier ID
  • Trailer and Seal Number
  • Route ID
• Optional Backorder Processing for Entire Order or by Individual Line Item
• Line Items may be Specified by SKU, and Lot and/or Condition Code

Pick Task Generation

• Controls Creation and Grouping of Pick Tasks
• Orders May be Selected by:
  • Individual Order ID
  • Groups of Orders
  • All Orders for a Given Shipping Date
  • Selected Orders for a Given Shipping Date
  • All Groups for a Given Shipping Date
  • Selected Groups for a Given Shipping Date
• Once Order Selection is Complete, the Operator can Specify Task Status (Hold or Released), and Task Priority
• Tasks May be Organized into Groups or Waves
• Backorders and Partial Shipments may be Enabled or Disabled
• Option to Generate Pick Tasks in the Highest Possible Unit of Measure

Task Management

• Provides a Detailed Record of Each Task to be Performed as well as a History of Past Tasks Completed for:
  • Putaway
  • Picking
  • Replenishment
  • Relocation
  • Inventory Taking and Cycle Counting
• Powerful Task Management Panel provides:
  • Display of:
    • SKU
    • Tag Number
    • Lot Code
    • Task Creation Date and Time
    • Operator ID
    • Task Completion Date and Time
    • Transaction Quantity
    • Transaction Unit of Measure
    • Task Type
    • Task Zone, Aisle, Bay, and Tier
    • Origin and Destination Location
    • Task Priority
    • Order ID (for Pick Tasks)
    • Task Group
    • Task Status
    • List Number
  • Monitoring of Tasks by:
    • Task Type
    • Operator
    • Order ID
    • Group
    • Priority
  • Display of Tasks On Hold, Released, In Progress, Complete, Containing Errors
• Flexible Status Change Panel provides:
  • Selection by Type, Operator, Order, Group, or Status
  • Selected Tasks can be Assigned New Priority and/or Status
• Comprehensive Task List Maintenance Panel provides for:
  • Task List Creation for Picking, Putaway, Relocation, and Cycle Counting Sorted by Task Group, Order ID, or Zone
  • Task List Deletion
  • Task List Reprint
  • Task List Completion including Exception Handling
• Inventory Count Task Generation Panel provides for:
  • Creation of Inventory Count (Cycle Count) Tasks
  • Selection Criteria including any or all of:
    • Zone
    • Aisle
    • Bay
    • Tier
    • Location
    • SKU ID
  • The Operator can Specify Task Status (Hold or Released), and Task Priority
  • Tasks May be Organized into Groups or Waves

Picking

• On Line Dispatching of Pick Tasks via Radio Data Terminal
• Tasks Dispatched in Priority Order, Sequenced to Minimize Travel Time
• System or Operator Directed Selection of Orders, Groups, and Zones
• Support of Integral Order, Batch, and Wave Picking Modes
• Kit Picking
• Priority and Emergency Order Picking
• Configurable to Allow Operator Substitution of Alternate Inventory
• Flexible On-line Query by SKU, Location, and/or Inventory Tag
• Powerful Exception Handling Triggers Alternate Task Generation if Task cannot be Completed
  • Optionally Triggers Inventory Count / Verification of the Location Containing the Error
  • Optionally Locks Out Location and/or Inventory from Further Pick Task Assignment

Shipping

• Provides for Verification of all Orders Shipped
• Orders May be Selected by:
  • Order Status
  • Order Group
  • Ship Dock
• A Printed Shipping Checklist May be Generated
• The Shipping Confirmation Panel Displays:
  • Order ID
  • Order Status
  • Order Group
  • Ship Dock
  • Ship Date
  • SKU
  • Lot Code
  • Condition Code
  • Quantity Ordered
  • Quantity Staged
  • Quantity Shipped
• Once Verification is Complete, a Shipping Manifest May be Generated for the Order
• Manifests May be Reprinted, if Desired

Replenishment

• Performs Automatic Restocking of Dedicated Forward Pick Locations
• Locations may be Assigned for a Specific SKU and Unit of Measure
• Configurable Trigger Points
• Configurable Replenishment Quantities

Material Relocation

• Provides a Mechanism to Relocate or Consolidate Inventory
• Inventory may be Selected by:
  • Inventory Tag
  • SKU
  • Location
  • SKU and Location
• Destination Location(s) may be Specified by the Operator or the Normal Putaway Algorithm for the SKU may be Employed
• Relocation may be Performed Immediately or Relocation Tasks may be Generated and Dispatched via RDT.
  • Tasks may have their Priority and Status Set by the Operator
  • Tasks may be Grouped

Transaction Logging

• Provides a Detailed Record of All Transactions Performed in the Facility for:
  • Receiving
  • Putaway
  • Picking
  • Relocation
  • Replenishment
  • Shipping
  • Lot Release
  • Lot Hold
  • Inventory Count
  • Inventory Adjustment
  • Putaway Error
  • Picking Error
  • RDT Login
  • RDT Logout
  • Stock Expiration
• Transaction Log Management Panel provides:
  • Display of:
    • Transaction Type
    • Transaction Date
    • Operator Performing the Transaction
    • Inventory Tag Number
    • SKU
    • Lot Code
    • Condition Code
    • Source and Destination Location
    • Original, Transaction, and Resulting Quantity
    • Reason Code (for Exceptions)
  • Convenient Purge by Transaction Type and Age

Radio Communication Subsystem

• Provides On-line Communications with All Vehicles in the Facility
• Flexible Operating Modes
  • Putaway by Zone and/or Task Group
  • Picking by Task Group, Order, and/or Zone
  • Alternating Picking and Putaway Tasks
  • Replenishment / Relocation by Task Group, Order, and/or Zone
  • Inventory Counting by Task Group, and Location or Zone
• Optimized Dispatching of Tasks in Priority Order
• On-line Query by Inventory Tag, Location, or SKU
• Error and Exception Handling
  • Operator Initiated Re-task
  • Quantity Overrides
  • Location Overrides
  • Tag Substitution
• Transaction Logging and Productivity Tracking
• Window-based RDT Emulator
  • Provides the Same Functionality as Vehicle-Mounted Terminals
  • Allows Personnel to Perform the Same Transactions on their Workstations that can be done with an RDT
  • Serves as a Training and Support Tool

Management Reporting

• Provides Detailed Information on All aspects of the Facility and its Operation
• Standard Reports include:
  • Stock Status Report
  • Location Report
  • SKU Detail and Summary Reports
  • Operator Productivity Report
  • Inventory Transaction Report
  • Purchase Order Summary Report
  • Outbound Order Summary Report
  • Backorder Report
  • Batch Pick List
  • Batch Putaway List
  • Batch Cycle Count List
  • Lot Control Report
• Reports may be Printed, Viewed on the Workstation, or Saved to a File
• Easy to Use Report Layout Tool provides for:
  • Development of New Reports
  • Modification of Standard Reports
  • Reports may be made Available System-wide or may be Customized for a Single User
  • Layout Options
    • Field Width, Type, and Position
    • Titles, Headers, and Footers
    • Field Justification
    • Sortation
    • Pagination
    • Subtotal, Average, Count

User Interface

• Intuitive, Easy To Use Graphical User Interface features:
  • Window-Based Architecture
    • On-line Help for All Items
  • Internationalization and Localization Files Allow the Customer to define Field Names and Messages to suit Local Language and/or Terminology
• Complete On-line User Documentation Set features:
  • Multimedia Hypertext, including Text and Graphics
• Each User Workstation includes the following Productivity Tools:
  • Electronic Mail
  • Calendar Manager
  • Clock
  • Calculator
  • Text Editor
  • File Manager
  • Print Manager
  • Others