Warehouse Setup
WAREHOUSE SETUP
This module covers all aspects of your warehouses and factories’ initial and ongoing setup.
Warehouse layout
DATASCOPE WMS automatically adopts the SYSPRO warehouse structure. Each SYSPRO warehouse is configured with Picking areas, storage Zones and Bin Locations. The software defines the full architecture of these relationships and controls this back into SYSPRO. As each transaction is processed we can direct the operators based on the rules set in each of these Areas, Zones and Bin Locations
Bin Locations
DATASCOPE WMS holds a range of bin location types including Bulk Locations, Pick Face locations, Special Equipment Locations, Staging and Receiving locations. As soon as stock is placed into a bin, the bin is created in SYSPRO. Bins can be configured to allow random storage or fixed SKU by bin storage, and limit the number of TrackIDs (License Plates) allowed to be put into the bins. Pick face locations are set up with a dedicated range of products or a single SKU with various reorder management settings that drive back into the replenishment systems. Bins can be created spontaneously by the software to isolate the stock that is being picked. The status of bins can be toggled to indicate when bins are temporarily blocked or not required for a temporary period.
Areas
Bins can also be linked to an area, which is typically used to split a warehouse down during the picking process. The software allows for the assignment of one or more specific material handling types to an Area and allows different areas to be prioritized for stock reservation based on pallet quantities and picking strategies.
We can also split the sales order into picking slips per area or split the picking slip itself across areas to maximize the picking speed of orders. A pick slip release balancing tool controls the flow of picking slips to pickers so that one area cannot move too far ahead others.
Areas are also used to streamline picking by reducing user input in certain areas where the pick quantity can be automatically populated or the user’s picking style can be pre-empted. Areas allow the user to demarcate warehouse sections where operators would pick differently.
Zones
Zones are typically used to direct the storage of products. Zones can exist within an area or span over multiple areas. For instance, if we require allergen products to be stored in a specific area of a warehouse, we would allocate this as a zone and link the required stock codes to this zone. During put away, the scanner will direct stock to the predefined zones for optimal storage. In some cases, the zones are configured for product ranges in a picking face. Here, a zone can be configured to hold the required stock close to the pick faces.
For a carton voice picking environment zones are used to identify different picking areas for voice pickers to sign onto.
Pick Faces
In many warehouses bulk storage is held separate to the picking area. The bulk locations could for instance be the racking level above the pick face or the bulk locations could be situated in a completely different part of the warehouse to the pick face or even in separate warehouse locations. Pick faces are configured in most fine picking warehouses to allow for effective and fast order picking from locations that are easy to work with. These pick faces are linked to SKU’s with a range of settings to drive back into the replenishment system.
Bin Labeling
All bin location labels can be setup and printed within the software. The label format completely editable, with up to 5 formats, to allow DATASCOPE WMS users to print various formats for various warehouse environments.
An import function allows users to import new bins. This is often used in new implementations. Thereafter, the standard front end is used to add new bin locations or to maintain of delete existing bins.
An Advanced Bin Maintenance program allows for mass updates of key bin data fields.
TrackId Labeling
When Implementing a new DATASCOPE WMS site, all existing inventory should be labeled with a unique TrackID label. This module includes a simple labeling function as well as an advanced version of TrackID labeling.
