Configure Rules for Order Prioritization during Cross Dock
In RF Receiving, RF Putaway, and RF distribute LPN, for scenarios where there are multiple orders eligible for cross-dock, we’ve added a a configurable rule where users can configure and filter the eligible orders to be selected based on a certain sequence for multiple orders. This sequence-based option improves efficiency, optimizes resources, and allows businesses to scale and adapt their operations to changing demands and seasons.
Cross Dock Flowthrough Rules UI
When there are multiple orders, having configurable rules will help in determining which orders need to be sequenced first for trying to allocate orders during cross dock. The Cross-dock Flowthrough Inventory Order Selection Rule UI allows you to create and save cross-dock flowthrough rules. You can also search for existing cross-dock flowthrough rules.
From this UI, you can click on the Order Selection Criteria and Order Sequence Rule buttons to configure and view Order Selection Criteria and Order Sequence Rules. Currently, this enhancement is supported only during cross-dock.
Inventory Selection Criteria
From the Cross-dock Flowthrough Inventory Order Selection Rule UI, you can click the Details button to view the Inventory Selection Criteria UI. From this UI, you can click the Selection Criteria button to configure Inventory Selection Criteria. After you click Selection Criteria, you will see SQL operator, Column name and Column value options You can insert Basic and Complex operations and save operations for the selected rules. Selection Criteria options include Item, Inventory, Container, and Shipment selections.
Selection Criteria
While performing crossdock, you can configure the function from Inventory Selection, Selection Criteria, and inventory gets selected based on the functions configured (for example, for Multi-SKU or Multi-UOM Inventory.)
Selection Criteria
We’ve added the following functions in Inventory Selection - Selection Criteria:
- Function - LPN is Multi SKU Inventory
- Function - LPN is Multi UOM Inventory
- Function - Has Serial Number Count mismatch
- Function - Inventory Case Qty matches Item
- Function - Inventory Pack Qty matches Item
- Function - Single SKU LPN Inventory Qty matches Max LPN Qty on Item Facility
FOR EXAMPLE:
In the following scenario, LPN-01 is eligible for Xdock, as it is a Multi-SKU Inventory:
Example 1:
| Rule Name | Inventory Selection Criteria | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Rule-1 | Function - LPN is Multi SKU Inventory | Yes |
IBLPN:
| LPN Number | Item | Shipped Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| LPN-01 | SKU-A | 10 |
| LPN-01 | SKU-B | 10 |
Order Selection Criteria Action Button
From the Cross-dock Flowthrough Inventory Order Selection UI, you can click the Order Selection Criteria button to create and save Order Selection Criteria Rules. You can search using the description and enabled flag. You can perform Create/Copy/Edit/Delete actions and also Import/Export Configurations from one facility to another facility.
Order Sequence Rule Action Button
The Order Sequence Rule Action Button allows you to configure the orders to be selected based on a certain sequence, from the Cross-dock Flowthrough Inventory Order Selection Rule UI. This is useful for you to manage the sequence and more easily manage multiple eligible orders. You can also click the Details button to view the details of each Order Sequence Rule you create.
Example
Refer to the following example of an Order Sequence Rule:
Crossdock Flowthrough Rules:
| Rule Name | Inventory Selection Criteria | Order Selection Criteria | Order Sequence Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule-1 | Item = SKU-A | Order Hdr Priority = 1 | Order Hdr Nbr = Descending |
Order:
| Order Nbr | Item | Qty | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD-01 | SKU-A | 10 | 1 |
| ORD-02 | SKU-A | 10 | 1 |
| ORD-03 | SKU-B | 10 | 1 |
| ORD-04 | SKU-A | 10 | 2 |
Shipment:
| Shipment Nbr | Item | Shipped Qty |
|---|---|---|
| SHPMNT-01 | SKU-A | 10 |
| SHPMNT-02 | SKU-A | 10 |
- In this scenario based on the Crossdock Flowthrough Rules,
- When SHPMNT-01 is received it should get Xdock to ORD-2.
- When SHPMNT-02 is received it should get Xdock to ORD-1.
Cross Dock Based on Order, Inventory, and Sequencing Selection
The 'inventory-orderselection-rule' screen parameter allows you to configure Cross-dock Flowthrough Rules based on Order Selection, Inventory Selection, and Order Sequencing criteria.
The following table describes the different ways that you can configure Cross-dock Flowthrough Rules when the 'inventory-orderselection-rule' parameter is enabled:
| Selection Criteria Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Order Selection Criteria | Selection of an order that is eligible for Xdock. |
| Order Sequence Rule | When the Xdock Orders get selected, this rule determines the sequence the Xdock should happen to the selected Orders. |
| Inventory Selection Criteria | This criteria decides which incoming inventories are eligible for Xdock and which inventories should not get Xdock / get received. If the inventory selection matches, then the system will perform Xdock if there are any eligible orders. |
You can configure Crossdock Flowthrough rules for the following RF transactions:
- Receive by Shipment
- Putaway
- Receive by Load
- Receive by Shipment
- Putaway
- Receive by Load
Steps to Enable
To Create, Edit, Copy, Delete, and Configure Crossdock Flowthrough Rules, enable the following permissions in the Group Permission UI:
- Crossdock Flowthrough Rules/Can create Crossdock Flowthrough Rule
- Crossdock Flowthrough Rules/Can edit Crossdock Flowthrough Rule
- Crossdock Flowthrough Rules/Can delete Crossdock Flowthrough Rule
- Crossdock Flowthrough Rules/Can configure selection criteria rules (This controls access to Detail button - Inventory Selection Criteria, Order Selection Criteria, Order Sequence Rule buttons)