How do I set up and customise Guided Putaway Rules?
Customising Putaway Rules
This guide explains how to set up and customise putaway rules for your products in Clarus WMS. These rules help organise how products are stored in your warehouse based on different criteria, improving efficiency.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Create or Select a Stock Account
Ensure you have completed the stock account setup. When you reach the Putaway section, you can add or customise the putaway rules for your products.
2. Understand the Default Putaway Rule
A default rule is automatically created for every product. This rule sorts by Code in Ascending order, meaning products are put away by their code, starting with the lowest.
3. Add a New Putaway Rule
To create a new rule, click on + New Putaway Rule. A new line will appear below any existing rules.
4. Select a Putaway Rule Type
Click the dropdown and choose one of the following putaway rules:
Pickface Proximity: Stores products near a pickface.
Remaining Height: Prioritises available height in storage.
Walk Sequence: Orders products based on the walking route.
5. Set the Rule Direction
For each rule, you will need to choose a direction:
Ascending: From smallest to largest (e.g., closest proximity, lowest remaining height).
Descending: From largest to smallest.
6. Save the Rule
After selecting the rule and direction, click Save at the end of the row to apply it.
7. Reorder or Delete Rules
To change the order of the rules, simply drag and drop the rows into the desired sequence.
To delete a rule, click the Delete button next to it.
FAQs
Can I create multiple putaway rules for a product?
Yes, you can create and customise multiple rules, which will be followed in the order you set.
What does ""Ascending"" and ""Descending"" mean for rule direction?
Ascending means sorting from smallest to largest, while descending means sorting from largest to smallest.
Can I delete the automatic default rule?
No, the default rule is automatically created, but you can add additional rules to customise the putaway process.
How do I change the order of the rules?
You can reorder the rules by dragging and dropping the rows into the desired sequence.
Can I edit or delete a rule after it’s been saved?
Yes, you can edit the rule by selecting different options or delete it entirely by clicking the Delete button.
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