New Feature: Order Volume Replenishment for Pickfaces
We’ve rolled out a smarter way to keep your pickfaces stocked: Order Volume Replenishment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on fixed "Min/Max" inventory levels, this dynamic approach triggers replenishments based on actual real-time demand.
How It Works
Instead of waiting for stock to hit a pre-set low point, the system calculates needs during pick task generation.
The Trigger: When a pick task is created, the system checks the available stock at the pickface.
The Action: If the required pick quantity exceeds what's currently on the shelf, a replenishment task is automatically generated to cover the gap.
Smart Validation: Before creating a new task, the system intelligently checks for any existing replenishment tasks that can already meet the required quantity, preventing redundant work.
The Benefit: This ensures you aren't moving stock unnecessarily, keeping your warehouse flow lean and focused on active orders.
Setup Instructions
Transitioning a product to this new method is straightforward:
Navigate to Products and select the desired item.
Scroll to the Pickfaces tab.
Choose to create a new pickface or edit an existing one.
Locate the Replenishment Type dropdown and switch the setting from "Continuous" or "Demand" to Order Volume.
Domain Limitation: An Order Volume Replenishment pickface can only be active for one product at a time. Attempting to apply this setting to multiple pickfaces within the same product will not function correctly.
Executing the Replenishment
Once active, the system handles the heavy lifting, but the handheld (HHD) workflow has a slight variation:
Dynamic Quantities: In the Tasks screen, the "Confirmed Quantity" field will remain empty (rather than showing a fixed value) because the system is waiting for your manual input based on current needs.
The HHD Flow:
1. Go to Replenishment > Next Replenishment.
2. Confirm the From Location, From Storage Unit, and To Location.
3. Enter Confirmed Quantity: You will be prompted to enter the confirmed quantity. This is the exact amount of stock you are moving to the pickface.
Pro Tip:
Value Required: You must enter a value greater than 0 to complete the task. Entering 0 will result in an error and prevent the task from closing.
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