How to Pick?
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The picking process in XoroWMS is a crucial component of warehouse operations, ensuring that inventory is accurately retrieved and prepared for shipment. XoroWMS offers a streamlined and organized system for picking that improves efficiency and accuracy in warehouse environments. This article will break down the various phases of the picking process in XoroWMS, providing step-by-step guidance.
Select Picking Strategy The picking process begins by selecting a picking strategy tailored to the operational needs of the warehouse. XoroWMS supports two primary strategies:
Single Carton: Ideal for smaller orders where each carton represents a single shipment.
Multi Carton: Best suited for larger, multi-part orders, ensuring that items are divided across multiple cartons based on their characteristics or shipping requirements.
Cart Location After selecting the picking strategy, the cart location must be identified. This step ensures that picked items are placed in the correct cart for easy handling. If the order involves case picking, the process is completed at this stage. However, further steps follow for each pick to ensure all individual items are accounted for.
Identify Location & LPN (License Plate Number) For each pick, the system requires the user to specify the location from where the items should be picked and the LPN associated with that location. This step ensures that items are retrieved from the correct storage unit in the warehouse.
Item & Quantity Selection Users must specify the exact items and the quantities to be picked. This step is critical to ensure that the right inventory is retrieved based on the order requirements, minimizing errors in the picking process.
Place in OLPN (Outer License Plate Number) The final step in the basic picking process involves placing the items in an OLPN. This step ensures proper tracking of items as they move through the warehouse system and prepares them for staging or shipping.
The Picking Process in XoroWMS is streamlined into several modules that guide users through each step, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Below is a concise breakdown of the picking process:
The Pick Assignment Module acts as the control center for managing picking tasks in XoroWMS. It allows users to view, filter, and initiate picking tasks or waves.
View Tasks: All open tasks and waves that require picking are displayed.
Filter Assignments: Use filters like priority or location to narrow down relevant tasks.
Select Task/Wave: Start the picking process by either:
Entering Task Number: Manually type the task number and click "Accept."
Clicking on Wave/Task: Select a task from the list to initiate picking.
In this module, users assign picked items to the correct cart or container, ensuring they are ready for further processing.
Scan/Enter Cart Location: Input the cart location where items will be placed after picking. Each cart is tied to a specific task and cannot be reused until the task is completed.
Scan OLPN Number: Enter or scan the OLPN (Outer License Plate Number) of the container where items are being placed.
This module directs users to the exact storage location for picking, ensuring that the correct items are retrieved.
Location Suggestion: The system automatically suggests the location where the items are stored.
Scan ILPN: Users scan or enter the ILPN (Inner License Plate Number) to identify the container holding the items.
Confirm Location and ILPN: Verify that the suggested location is accurate.
Proceed: Click "Accept" to move forward with item selection.
Additional details such as UPC, Item Number, SKU, and Item Description are displayed at the bottom for item verification.
Users confirm the items picked and the associated quantities in the final step.
Enter/Scan Item Number: The system suggests the correct item based on the task.
Adjust Quantity: Enter the desired quantity manually or use increment/decrement buttons.
Confirm Selection: Press "Accept" to confirm the pick and finalize the item selection.
After completing a picking task, users can choose between the following actions:
Stage: Move picked items to the staging area for further processing or shipment.
New Task: Start a new picking task without leaving the current module, allowing for continuous workflow.
The picking process in XoroWMS is designed to streamline and optimize warehouse operations by providing clear guidance and automated tools at each stage. From selecting a strategy to placing items in OLPNs, XoroWMS ensures that each pick is accurate, efficient, and trackable, helping warehouses maintain operational excellence.
