# Consolidate

The Consolidate module in XoroWMS enables users to merge the contents of two OLPNs into a single OLPN. This feature is essential for optimizing space, improving inventory organization, and facilitating smoother outbound shipment processes.

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To consolidate OLPNs, go to **Home > Pick > Consolidate**
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XoroWMS offers you two ways to consolidate the LPNs.

**Consolidate by OLPN:** This options allows you to consolidate all the contents of an OLPN to another OLPN.

**Consolidate by Item:** This options allows you to consolidate selected contents of an OLPN to another OLPN. This option is useful when you do not want to consolidate all the items in a LPN to another LPN.

### Consolidate by OLPN

This option allows you to transfer all the contents of one OLPN into another OLPN. This method is ideal when you want to fully combine two OLPNs into one. Begin by choosing this option from the Consolidate module.

#### **Steps to Consolidate by OLPN**

1. **Input Parent OLPN**: On the **Consolidation** screen, input or scan the OLPN that will serve as the destination for the consolidated contents. This is known as the **Parent OLPN** and can be either a new OLPN or an existing one.
   * Enter the parent LPN in the **Parent OLPN#** field.
   * Press **Enter** or click **Accept** to move to the next step.
2. **Input OLPN to be Consolidated**: In the next screen, input or scan the OLPN that you wish to consolidate into the Parent OLPN.
   * Enter the OLPN number.
   * Press **Enter** to fetch the details of the contents of this OLPN, including:
     * **Item#/UPC**: Unique identifier for the item.
     * **Picked Quantity**: The quantity of items picked.
     * **SKU**: Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) for the item.
3. **Complete the Consolidation**: After verifying the details, press **Accept** to complete the consolidation. The system will then merge the contents of the two OLPNs, moving all items from the selected OLPN into the Parent OLPN.

### Consolidate by Item

This option allows you consolidate selected items from the LPN. Here you have the flexibility to choose the consolidation strategy.

* User Directed
* System Directed

**User Directed Consolidation by Item**

The **User Directed** method allows users to manually choose which items and quantities to consolidate from one OLPN to another. This method provides complete control over the consolidation process.

**Steps for User Directed Consolidation:**

1. **Enter the Parent OLPN**:
   * Input or scan the **Parent OLPN#** in the provided field. This OLPN will be the destination for the items being consolidated.
   * Click **Accept** to proceed.
2. **Enter the Source OLPN**:

   * In the next screen, enter the **OLPN** from which you want to transfer items.
   * Press **Enter** to display the contents of the selected OLPN.

   The system will show the following details for each item in the OLPN:

   * **Item#/UPC**: The unique identifier for the item.
   * **Picked Quantity**: The number of items picked for that OLPN.
   * **SKU**: Stock Keeping Unit for tracking the item.
3. **Select and Confirm**:
   * After reviewing the items, click **Accept** to confirm that these are the items you want to consolidate.
4. **Enter the Item Number**:
   * In the next screen, enter the **Item Number** for the item you wish to consolidate from the Source OLPN into the Parent OLPN.
   * Press **Enter** to confirm the item selection.
5. **Adjust the Quantity**:
   * Adjust the **Quantity** of the item that you want to consolidate.
   * Once satisfied, press **Accept** to move the specified quantity to the Parent OLPN.
6. **Repeat for Additional Items**:
   * If there are additional items in the OLPN that you want to consolidate, repeat the steps of entering the item number, adjusting the quantity, and confirming the consolidation.

#### **System Directed Consolidation by Item**

In the **System Directed** method, the system automatically directs the user through the consolidation process. This reduces the manual intervention required and ensures consistency in the consolidation process.

**Steps for System Directed Consolidation:**

1. **Enter the Parent OLPN**:
   * Input or scan the **Parent OLPN#** where the items will be consolidated.
   * Click **Accept** to move to the next step.
2. **Enter the Source OLPN**:
   * Enter or scan the **OLPN** from which you want to move items.
   * Press **Enter** to load the contents of the OLPN, including:
     * **Item#/UPC**
     * **Picked Quantity**
     * **SKU**
3. **Select the Item**:
   * In the next screen, enter the **Item Number** you wish to consolidate.
   * Press **Enter** to proceed.
4. **Adjust the Quantity**:
   * Adjust the **Quantity** of the item to be moved to the Parent OLPN.
   * Press **Accept** to complete the consolidation.
5. **Repeat for Next Items**:
   * The system will guide you through consolidating the remaining items in the OLPN until all selected items are moved to the Parent OLPN. Navigate among the items in the OLPN using the arrow keys at the bottom of the screen and consolidate the next item.


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