Non-Cubed Picking

WMS supports four allocation types for non-cubed picking:

  • Full LPN: When the ordered quantity matches the LPN’s quantity.
  • Cases: When the ordered quantity is a multiple of the Item’s “Standard Case Quantity”.
  • Packs: When the ordered quantity is a multiple of the Item’s “Standard Pack Quantity”.
  • Units: When allocation occurs in ‘eaches’.

Although each of these UOMs have similar picking processes, there are some differences.

RF Execution - Full LPN Picking

Full LPN picking occurs when the ordered quantity matches the LPN’s quantity. Because the LPN, SKU and quantity is known prior to picking, WMS will not require you to scan the LPN’s details during picking. Instead, by simply scanning the IBLPN, WMS will recognize its contents – this uses what is called a “smart label”.

  1. Go to the “Execute Task” screen and select a Full LPN Task.[1]
  2. The RF will prompt you to scan an OBLPN. This OBLPN will be the container used for shipping. If the wave template used for this allocation had the “Reuse LPN nbr” flag set to yes, this OBLPN prompt will be automatically filled in.
  3. Since this is a Full LPN task, WMS will recognize the LPN’s contents. The RF will display the LPN’s contents. Press ctrl-A to proceed.
    Note: You can view specific task types by pressing the Ctrl-T button and selecting the desired task type. This will refresh the task in the RF with the task type filter.
  4. Begin the pick by scanning the IBLPN.
  5. When all the LPNs have been picked, the RF will direct you to a destination zone (if one was configured in the Task Template). You must scan a location with that task zone to end the task.

RF Execution - Units, Cases, and Packs

Overall, the picking process for units, cases, and packs are similar; the only difference occurs when you have to input the item quantity during the pick.

  1. Go to the “Execute Task” screen and select a Full LPN Task.
  2. The RF will prompt you to scan an OBLPN. This OBLPN will be the container used for shipping.
    Note: Users can view specific task types by pressing the Ctrl-T button and selecting the desired task type. This will refresh the task in the RF with the task type filter.
  3. Begin the pick by scanning the IBLPN and the quantity. This process is similar for cases, units, and packs.
  4. When all the LPNs have been picked, the RF will direct you to a destination zone (if one was configured in the Task Template). You must scan a location with that task zone to end the task.

Cartonization during Picking

WMS also has the capability to cartonize LPNs during picking (Reserve locations only). During this process, the system will automatically generate LPN numbers for each LPN, Case, Pack, or Unit that is allocated.

To configure these UOMs for cartonization, go to the “Allocation Mode” in the “Wave Template” screen:

Select the UOM for the “Allocation” and “Cartonize UOM” columns – make sure they match. Once this configuration is set up, the system will begin cartonizing.

Caveat:

Currently, the system cartonizes at different points depending on the UOM allocated.

- For FULL-LPN allocations, the system will cartonize with the wave.

- For Case, Pack, and Unit allocations, the system will only cartonize when the Task is completed (i.e. when the users finish scanning the “Drop Location” prompt at the end of a Task).