Locations
The following are definitions for each type of location that can be configured:
Task Description | WMS Module | Overview/Comments | Task Details |
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Storage Locations Setup | Location Master |
Storage locations consist of Reserve and Active locations.
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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