Setting up a TWL company

You can initially create a company number and name, and then edit the Company master record, filling in details as you set up other records.

  1. Select TWL Administration > Company.
  2. Click New.
  3. In Company, specify a new company number. The TWL company number must match a valid system company number.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Select the Active option for the system to process information for this company.
  6. In General, specify this information:
    Name
    This field should reflect the legal name of the company being set up. The name should be specified in upper and lowercase letters, because the name is displayed on banners, reports, and documents.
    Address, City, State, Zip Code
    The company address.
    Country
    The country in which the company resides.
  7. In Company Parameters, specify this information:
    Put Away Type
    Select one:
    • Directed: Specifies that put away is guided by the system to maximize space utilization and initially defaults.
    • Non-directed: Specifies that put away is at your discretion.
    Packing Type
    Select one:
    • Pick-to-pack: Indicates that items are placed in a shipping container as they are picked. By default, the same ship to name and address for all items put into the carton are validated.
    • Pick-to-tote: Indicates that items are to be placed in an intermediate container. When the order has been picked, the items are packed in a shipping container.
    Pick Labels
    Select one:
    • Pre-Printed: Specifies that labels can be printed when orders are dropped. This selection is the default.
    • On-Demand: Specifies that pickers are to print labels as they need them. We recommend you select On-Demand to ensure optimal performance.
    Pallet ID
    Select one:
    • Pre-Printed: Indicates that the vendor has bar-coded each pallet, or that your receiving operators should attach a pre-printed bar code as inventory is received. We recommend that you select Pre-Printed labels to facilitate receiving.
    • System-Assigned: Indicates that labels are printed on the receiving dock as the inventory is received.
  8. Optionally, select Pick From Dock. Select this option to enable operators to fill orders as soon as goods are received.
  9. Optionally, select Allow Over Picking if the Item Allows It. Select this option to enable operators to over pick an item.
  10. Click Save.