1. Bar Code Assisted Picking and Replenishment
An Enhancement For
iSeries 400 DMAS
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 Copyright I/O International, 2004
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2. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement for picking and filling DMAS sales orders
Provides the ability to perform order picking with a hand held RF bar code scanning device
Pickers only operate hand held devices
No need to operate computer workstation
Pickers do not need knowledge of DMAS order entry functions
Provides the capability to maximize the efficiency of the picking process

3. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement . . .
RF device instructs picker what to pick from where
Item being picked is verified by scanning item number and bin being picked from
With hand held RF device, picker is free to move and scan merchandise in most efficient manner
Requirement for pickers to have computer or DMAS skills is nearly eliminated

4. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement . . .
Printed pick list is not required
Multiple orders may be combined and picked in single pass through warehouse
Multiple pickers may be assigned to pick different portions of same order
Picker is directed to pick from specific bin locations

5. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement . . .
RF pickers work with “picking batches”
A batch may consist of
A single order
Multiple orders
Part of a single order
Parts of multiple orders

6. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement . . .
Warehouse manager may assign pick transactions (picks) to specific RF pickers
Parts of a single batch may assigned to different RF pickers
Picks within a batch not assigned to a specific picker have a picker assignment of *ANY

7. Bar Code Assisted Picking
An I/O enhancement . . .
When RF picker logs on to RF device
Picks specifically assigned to RF picker are displayed first
Assigned groups display on RF device in ascending batch name sequence
If no specifically assigned picks are available, then*ANY picks are displayed.

8. Bar Code Assisted Picking
Work with Pick Queue
The Work with Pick Queue function is provided for the warehouse manager
Assign orders to specific RF pickers (assignments are optional)
Combine orders into picking groups, if desired
Assign multiple pickers to a picking group, if desired
Control the status of a picking group to be “available” for picking or “un-available”
Control the status of a pick transaction to be “available” for picking or “un-available”

9. Bar Code Assisted Picking
Work with Pick Queue . . .
Move a picking group to the top of the pick queue by altering the batch name
Shuffle picking workload to other RF pickers when help is needed on large and/or rush orders

10. Bar Code Assisted Picking
The Picking Process
To start picking, on the RF device
Log on with user id
Made sure warehouse code is correct (if not, enter it)
Request next picking batch
Summary displayed, showing total picks assigned to logged on RF picker, or total picks for *ANY
First item to pick is then displayed, showing quantity, item number and bin
Scan item number
Scan bin location being picked from (change quantity if necessary)
Next item to pick is displayed

11. Bar Code Assisted Picking
The Picking Process . . .
When all picks for first batch are picked, next batch is displayed on RF device
Picked items are then delivered to shipping area

12. Bar Code Assisted Picking
Work with Picking Status
The Work with Picking Status function is provided for the shipping manager
Used to determine the picking status of sales orders
Determine who is picking what
If multiple pickers are picking the same order, who is done with their portion and who is not
Used to determine when all orders for a given route are picked and completed
View what a particular RF picker has picked today or a previous day

13. Bar Code Assisted Picking
Work with Picking Status . . .
Review all picks made for a specific item within a single day
Review all picks made from a specific bin location within a single day

14. Bar Code Assisted Replenishment
Work with Directed Bin Item Moves
The Work with Directed Bin Item Moves function is provided for the warehouse manager
Monitor replenishment requests as they are generated
Make sure replenishment requests are handled in a timely fashion
Assign replenishment requests to specific RF worker
View who is supposed to be moving what
Control the status of a replenishment request to be “available” for moving or “un-available”

15. Bar Code Assisted Replenishment
The Replenishment Process (directed moves)
To start directed moves, on the RF device
Log on with user id
Bar Code Assisted Picking Summary

16. Bar Code Assisted Picking Summary
RF Functions
Setting RF Options
Simulated RF Picking
Simulated RF Replenishment
Messaging
Other Picking Activities
Work with Pick Queue
Work with Picking Status
Work with Directed Bin Item Moves
File Maintenance
Bar Code Tailoring Options
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17. Thank you for your interest
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Bar Code Assisted Picking
Enhancement for iSeries 400 DMAS,
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