Add a new pick zone

At the configuration of a pick zone the following is recorded first:

  • The minimum and maximum number of locations the pick zone may consist of.
  • The replenishment and the stock check (this applies as default to all items being added, however, this setting can be overruled per each item).
  • The sequences (putaway, pick and stock check).
  • The handling options.

After that the items and locations are added.

  1. Choose Warehouse Management > Pick Zones in the Navigation Pane.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Right-click Pick Zones or My Pick Zones in the Navigation Pane and choose New Pick Zone in the shortcut menu.
    • Click New Pick Zone in the toolbar of the Data Pane.
  3. In the option group General, complete the fields below:
    FieldExplanation

    Name

    (mandatory field)

    The name of the pick zone.
    Description The description of the pick zone.
    ID Field to be completed at your discretion, to assign an individual ID.
  4. In the option group Location Settings, complete the fields below:
    FieldExplanation
    Min Locations

    The minimum number of locations that every item must use in the pick zone. You can choose from:

    • 0: The pick zone will be a dynamic pick zone. No location is needed for each item. Items can be evacuated automatically to make space for another item.
    • 1: The pick zone will be a static pick zone. At any time 1 location is needed for each item.
    Max Locations The maximum number of locations that every item must use in the pick zone.
    To work dynamically, set Min Locations to 0.
  5. In the option group Item Settings, complete the fields below:
    FieldExplanation
    Replenish Level Replenishment takes place when the inventory is on or below the set number of units. Choose from the drop-down menu whether it concerns SKU or LPN units.
    Replenishment Quantity

    Replenishment will take place with the number of units entered. Choose from the drop-down menu whether it concerns SKU or LPN units.

    For a dynamic pick zone, a lot is never mixed. It is not replenished, instead a new pallet is placed next to it.
    Stock Check Level If the stock is at or below the set level, a new order can be prepared to count the remaining quantity. Choose from the drop-down menu whether it concerns SKU or LPN units.
  6. In the option group Sequences, complete the fields below:
    FieldExplanation
    Putaway

    This sequence is used in putaway or relocation rules to choose the location with the lowest putaway sequence in the case that multiple locations are eligible.

    Choose the sequence in such a way that the locations that are closest by/easiest to reach have the lowest putaway sequence and that the sequence increases according to the physical location in the warehouse.
    Pick

    This sequence is used to determine the order of the tasks in the pick list in ascending pick sequence of the location to be picked.

    Choose the pick sequence in such a way that the operator visits the locations in a logical route. The route can be set to go up one side of the aisle and down the other (pick sequence of the locations increases all the time) or to zigzag through the aisle (pick sequence increases alternating left and right).
    Stock Check This sequence is used to set the sequence of stock check tasks according to an ascending stock check sequence.
  7. Where applicable, in the option group Handling Options, check the options below:
    FieldExplanation
    Keep LPN Integrity

    If checked: Any inventory on the location remains characterized by its carrier (LPN).

    If unchecked: When inventory is delivered to the location, Objective does not retain the LPN identification. This location is referred to as a bulk location. If items are taken from the location, the location must be scanned and the quantities taken have to be registered in a new (pick) carrier.
    Allow automatic evacuation

    Checked by default.

    The pick locations are evacuated automatically when other items must take their place. Evacuation only takes place when necessary.

    If you leave this option unchecked, the supervisor will have to perform the evacuation manually. This ensures that all pick locations without orders are emptied. This usually causes unnecessary work.
  8. Where applicable, in the option group Replenishment Options, check the following options:
    FieldExplanation
    Grouped Replenishment When checked, replenishment of the pick zone can be grouped with replenishment of other pick zones and/or pick locations that also have this option checked.

    See also Grouped replenishments.
    Due Date Offset This is the average time a replenish task has at its disposal to replenish the pick location, before an inventory shortage occurs at this pick location (under normal stock rotation).
    Create LPN This option enables the possibility to replenish to less than full LPNs. The picking will be executed to a temporary container which will be used for the replenishment. The default container for the item will be used.
    This option can be checked if the Replenishment Quantity (step 5) is set to SKU.
    If this option is checked, it is also possible to check the option Grouped Replenishment.
  9. In the option group Cubics is the field Max Available Cubics.
    This field cannot be edited.

    The maximum available space (in cubics) is calculated automatically by adding up the cubics of the various locations of the pick zone.

  10. Click Finish.
  11. Do the following to further configure the pick zone:
  12. Where applicable, add free fields. See Edit free fields via tab (Configurator).