Locations

The following are definitions for each type of location that can be configured:

Task Description	WMS Module	Overview/Comments	Task Details
Storage Locations Setup	Location Master	Storage locations consist of Reserve and Active locations. Reserve Locations will be used to pick Full LPNs, Cases, Packs and Units, and will also be used for replenishment to active Active Locations will be used to only store and pick Units. There is no LPN traceability in Active.	In Location Master, add Reserve Locations with Location Type = R and Active Locations with Location type = A Enter Values for fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Dock Locations Set Up	Location Master	Dock Locations are used to check in shipments and inbound loads at dock. This will give visibility on the locations of received LPNs. Dock Locations are not required for receiving	In Location Master, add Dock Locations with Location Type = D Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
QC and VAS Location Set Up (Quality Control & Value Added Services)	Location Master	QC Locations must be set up for QC operations. During receiving, Inventory marked for QC will be located to a QC Location. VAS Locations must be set up for VAS operations. During receiving, Inventory marked for VAS will be located to a VAS Location.	In Location Master, add QC Locations with Location Type = Q and VAS Locations with Location type = V Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Consolidation Locations Set Up	Location Master	Consolidation Locations are used for Distribution to Stores (Put-To-Store Process) Consolidation Locations will be assigned to stores for distribution Consolidation locations are not required unless the distribution to store process will be used	In Location Master, add Consolidation Locations with Location Type = C Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Drop Locations Set Up	Location Master	Drop Locations are used as intermediary locations. Users will be able to drop inventory in specific drop locations for inbound and outbound flows. (i.e. this can be used for zone picking and task movement rules).	In Location Master, add Consolidation Locations with Location Type = P Enter required fields 'Area','aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Staging Location Set Up	Location Master	Staging locations are used after packing to consolidate inventory for outbound orders. Staging rules can be set up to consolidate inventory based on the shipping load, the destination, the order number, etc…) Staging locations will also be used to unload outbound containers from outbound loads when needed.	In Location Master, add Consolidation Locations with Location Type = S Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Pack and Hold Locations Set Up	Location Master	Pack and Hold locations are intermediate storage locations to place cartons in status packed. This is used to hold ready outbound inventory before shipping. The putaway sequence will be used to direct user to the first empty pack and hold location based on sequence.	In Location Master, add Pack and Hold Locations with Location Type = H Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'. Enter a putaway sequence if needed.
Shipping Locations Set Up	Location Master	Shipping locations will be used to ship individual cartons through RF Ship functionality. The cartons and orders will be updated to status 'shipped' once the shipping location is scanned. Cartons will have to be in status 'packed'. The use of loads and manifests is not required for this functionality.	In Location Master, add Shipping Locations with Location Type = Y Enter required fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.
Receiving and Packing Stations Set Up	Location Master	Receiving stations are used receive and sort items into totes. Packing stations are used to pack items into shipping cartons.	In Location Master, add Receiving Station Locations with Location Type = T and Packing Station Locations with Location type = K Enter Values for fields 'Area', 'aisle', 'bay', 'level', and 'barcode'.