Batch Method
You create replenishment requests by batch under normal warehouse operating conditions. The system determines all depleted fixed picking locations and creates replenishment requests for them. You typically run the batch program during off-peak hours when more system resources are available.
Each fixed picking location has two letdown points. These letdown points represent the quantity level that determines whether the Fixed Location Replenishment program (R461601) creates a replenishment request:
Normal replenishment (for example, 25 percent location capacity)
Minimum replenishment (for example, 10 percent location capacity)
You can set the Enter the Letdown Point processing option on the Replenishment tab for the Fixed Location Replenishment program to use either the normal or minimum replenishment point when you create replenishment requests. Typically, you use the normal replenishment point for the batch replenishment process (which you usually run once each day). You use the minimum replenishment point for automatic replenishments, which can occur at the time you create pick suggestions.
You must also set the Method to Use for Replenishment Quantities processing option on the Replenishment tab for the Fixed Location Replenishment program to determine the quantity that the system should replenish, as follows:
Economic (a specific quantity that you determine).
The value that is stored in the Fixed Picking Location file (F46012).
Maximum (the quantity required to completely refill the location).
Calculated during the request creation based on some Putaway and Item Setup.
You can set the Item Availability Calculation processing option on the Default tab of the Fixed Location Replenishment program to include or exclude inbound quantity when you create replenishment requests.(Release 9.2 Update)
To process lots whose lot status code is defined within the specified Lot Group name listed in the Allowed Lot Status Setup (P41081) program, you can use the Enter Allowed Lot Status Group to Validate processing option on the Edits tab. Also, specify in the Document Type option on the same tab, the document type for identifying Lot groups set up for replenishments in P41081. (Release 9.2 Update)
When you create replenishment requests by batch, the system creates suggestions immediately. This helps to prevent over-replenishment because you would move inventory quickly before a pick cancellation could eliminate the need for a location's replenishment.
When you run the Fixed Location Replenishment program, the system can:
Select the picking locations that are below the normal or minimum replenishment point
Create replenishment requests
Create replenishment suggestions
Update each request status in the Warehouse Requests table (F4600)
Assign tasks and trips
Print movement tags and slips
Print audit reports
You control which functions the system performs by setting processing options in the Fixed Location Replenishment program.