Processing Picking Plans Using Electronic Data Collection
You can use electronic data collection to run picking plans.
To run picking plans using electronic data collection:
Create a picking plan.
The picking plan can be either a paper report or alternatively, the download of the pick plan in the form of an extract file. If an extract file is created, it may be downloaded to the data collection device and used instead of a paper pick plan. You have the option to create an extract file when you request the picking plan.
Run the pick plan, which is performed by going to the physical warehouse and collecting the items and recording the pick information.
This step is performed using a hand held device, such as a Radio Frequency (RF) device or a batch data collector. If you use a pick plan extract file, the data collection activity has the advantage of electronically comparing the picker's input against the desired pick plan for immediate validation and correction. In a paper-based system, you manually record the pick plan feedback using a RF device. Another option is to enter the data at periodic intervals using a stationary workstation equipped with a wedge.
PeopleSoft Manufacturing production picking is based on the assumption that the warehouse already has the required bar code labels in place (such as item labels, storage location, bin, carton, and package labels) to facilitate the data collection. Various bar code labels are available through the PeopleSoft Inventory label generation process.
When a pick batch is complete, or at designated time intervals, the collected data is transferred to the main system to be processed and updated in the database. Any line transferred and residing in the bar code transaction log is available for processing.
The Production Pick Location process moves components to production from a storage location or container as per pick plan requirements. You can enter transactions using a bar code wedge reader or manually.
You can run these electronic data collection transactions using the Production Picking component:
M301 - Production Pick Location
M302 - Production Pick Line Complete
M303 - Production Pick Batch Complete
Note: If your environment includes inventory transfer transactions from electronic data collection systems, such as keyboard wedges or the Inventory Transfer EIP, then you should verify that the Inventory Transfers process (IN_TRANSFER) has been run before processing any production picking transactions. Processing your picking data before the completion of any pending bin-to-bin transfer transactions can drive quantity in the material storage location negative and generate errors.
See Transferring Materials Using the Inventory Transfer EIP.
Page Name |
Definition Name |
Usage |
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BCT_MG_PIK |
Run the Production Picking data collection process on transactions. |
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BCT_MG_REQPICK |
Continuously scan and process the electronic data collection transaction log as long as there are picking transactions in the log. There must be outstanding pick transactions in the electronic data collection transaction log. |
Use the Production Picking page (BCT_MG_PIK) to run the Production Picking data collection process on transactions.
Navigation:
Field or Control |
Description |
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Pick Batch ID |
Select a pick batch. |
Pick Line |
If you're using transaction M301 or M302, enter a value. |
Complete Flag |
Select a processing option. Values are:
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Component ID |
This field is used for transaction M301. If you're using the issue method and as long as valid substitutes exist, substitutions can be made. If the issue method is kit and the component has previously been picked, substitutions cannot be made and the field is unavailable. |
Quantity and Storage Loc (storage location) |
This field is used for transaction M301. Enter values for these fields. The system displays the number of storage levels that have been defined for each storage location. |
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Click the Storage Location Search button to select a different storage location. If you're issuing consigned kit issue components, including lot and serial-controlled components, you can pick from both owned and non-owned WIP storage locations. |
Container ID |
Enter the value if you're picking the item from a container. |
Lot ID or Serial ID |
Enter values if applicable. If you are capturing rework or teardown production IDs that are using serial genealogy, keep these points in mind:
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Use the Production Picking page (BCT_MG_REQPICK ) to continuously scan and process the electronic data collection transaction log as long as there are picking transactions in the log.
Navigation:
Note: If no pick transactions exist in the log when a process scans the log, the process terminates and can be restarted by the Process Scheduler. Use the Process Scheduler with the background process to ensure that it runs continuously.
Field or Control |
Description |
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Process Frequency |
Because the background processes for electronic data collection run continuously and you use the Process Scheduler to restart the background processes, this value should be set to Always. |
Run |
Click to run this request at user-defined intervals. Select one of these processes:
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