Inventory Control parameters

In TWL Web module, parameters are set to ensure the system is performing according to your company's operational standards. Your tasks are affected by how your TWL administrator set up system parameters. Ensure your TWL administrator has set these parameters to reflect your needs. For your information, task-related parameters are described in this section. The name, parameter type, level, value, and description are provided for each parameter. The default for each parameter is identified as [default].

Parameter ID:0010

Name
QA Release
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an appropriate code, such as QUASTK. [default=QUASTK]
Description
When inventory is released from Quality Assurance Hold, the default adjustment code for the adjustment.

Parameter ID:0017

Name
Work Center Dept Control
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Work Center Dept Control
Do you want to allow a W.C. user to see Work Orders not for their Department?
No - Only Work Orders for the users assigned department will be available.
Yes - Allow processing of all Work Orders in the warehouse.

Parameter ID:0019

Name
Work Center Labels
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Work Center Label Printing
This is the default response for printing labels in the Work Center?

Parameter ID:0021

Name
Work Center Receiving Method
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • Item: Default setting
  • Pallet
  • Choose (Default Item) [default]
  • Choose (Default Pallet)
Description
Do you want to receive inventory into the WC by item, by pallet, or be presented with a choice each time you enter the WC receiving module?
If ITEM then standard by Item receiving will be performed.
If PALLET then by Pallet receiving will be performed.
If CHOICE then you will be prompted with the default filled in for easy entry on the RF gun.

Parameter ID:0022

Name
Work Center Picked Status
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Staging of any inventory in a Work Center will change the status of all work orders in the Order Manager to "Picked" when they are in the same batch and consist of a component of the same item.
This will prevent unintentional un-dropping within the Order Manager that could leave inventory in unavailable status.
NO = Allow undrops.
YES = Do not allow undrops by changing the order status to picked.

Parameter ID:1002

Name
Stock Adjustments
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No: The discrepancy must be researched and a stock adjustment must be entered to clear the cycle flag.
  • Yes: The cycle count flag is cleared. [default]
Description
Do stock adjustments at a given location clear the cycle flag?

Parameter ID:1004

Name
QA To Good Stock
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to good stock.

Parameter ID:1005

Name
QA To Inventory Hold
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to Inventory Hold (I).

Parameter ID:1006

Name
QA To Transportation Hold
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to Transportation Hold (T).

Parameter ID:1007

Name
QA To Returns
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to Returns (R).

Parameter ID:1008

Name
QA To Liquidation
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to Liquidation (L).

Parameter ID:1009

Name
QA To QA
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WL. We recommend you retain the default for this parameter. [default=WL]
Description
Adjustment code for inventory release from QA Hold to QA Hold (Q).

Parameter ID:1022

Name
Kit Build Adjustment Code
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
Specify an adjustment code, such as WR. [default=WR]
Description
When building a kit, what adjustment code to be used. This adjustment code is not associated to any work centers.

Parameter ID:1025

Name
Check Cube
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Verify through a message on the RF put away screen, the cube has been assigned correctly in the system. The cube is checked through both on the item level and location level.
The message will only tell if the cube is not assigned.

Parameter ID:1038

Name
Maintain Four Wall
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Maintain Four Wall
Four wall inventory maintenance requires the system to create a reciprocal inventory adjustment in the discrepancy zone for each inventory adjustment made to a specific inventory location. The net result of this adjustment is always zero.
For example:
Suppose we want to make an adjustment from 5 to 10 at location "A001A", and the discrepancy zone location is "X001X". On the inventory adjustment screen, we adjust the quantity from 5 to 10 at "A001A". The system will then create the reciprocal adjustment from 0 to -5 at location "X001X".
Should the host system be required to create an adjustment order to remove the inventory from the discrepancy zone location?

Parameter ID:1039

Name
Discrepancy Location
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a location. [default=X001a]
Description
The discrepancy location for the four wall maintenance adjustment. The opposite of the adjustment inventory is maintained here.

Parameter ID:1040

Name
Adjustment Code
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a location. [default=TWL]
Description
What adjustment code do you want entered for the four-wall adjustment.

Parameter ID:1043

Name
Non-Stock Items
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes: Accept the default for this parameter. [default]
Description
Allow non-stock item to be received into TWL.

Parameter ID:1085

Name
Cycle Count Days of Week
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify one or more of these values: 2,3,4,5,6 [default]
Description
Cycle Count Days of Week
TWL will generate cycle counts on the days you specify based upon the table below.
For example, if you want counts generated Monday through Friday, enter 2,3,4,5,6.
Code - Day of week
  • 1 - Sunday
  • 2 - Monday
  • 3 - Tuesday
  • 4 -Wednesday
  • 5 -Thursday
  • 6 -Friday
  • 7 - Saturday

Parameter ID:1096

Name
ABC Classification
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No: Do not exclude the inactive items.
  • Yes: Exclude the inactive items. [default]
Description
ABC Classification
When running ABC Classification, should TWL consider all items whether or not they have had shipping activity within the time frame set up for Classification?
If you choose no, then items with no activity in that period will be assigned to a "D" classification. The remaining inventory will be assigned according to the percentages set up on the ABC Parts Classification screen.

Parameter ID:2014

Name
Return to Vendor - Out
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a code. [default=TWL]
Description
The adjustment code used for return to vendor, adjusting inventory out of the warehouse.

Parameter ID:2015

Name
Return to Vendor - Cancel
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a code. [default=TWL].
Description
The adjustment code used for canceling return to vendor procedures.

Parameter ID:2800

Name
Cargo Release
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No: Accept the default for this parameter. [default]
  • Yes
Description
When releasing a cargo receipt from cargo hold, do you create it as a closed release.

Parameter ID:2801

Name
System Cycle Count
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a number of days. [default=7]
Description
The number of days to maintain a system cycle count wave. When the number of days is expired, a new cycle count wave is created.

Parameter ID:3600

Name
Allow Warehouse Zone Changes
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Should TWL allow user to change the warehouse zone of a location?

Parameter ID:3601

Name
Printing ABC Report
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes: Accept the default for this parameter. [default]
Description
Allow printing of the ABC report when end of day (EOD) is processed.

Parameter ID:3602

Name
Updating ABC Table
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes: If you are using ABC classification, accept this default. [default]
Description
Allow the automatic update of the ABC codes in the ABC field of the Item Master or Location Master when end of day (EOD) is processed.

Parameter ID:3603

Name
Multi_UOM Counting
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Multiple UOM During Cycle & Physical Count
This parameter, if activated, allows the user to enter any valid Unit of Measure defined in SX.e into Inventory Control, Cycle, and Physical Counting programs.
NO - No UOM Entry, Always EACH
YES - Count by Any Valid Item_UOMs Allowed.

Parameter ID:3604

Name
Inventory Control - Multiple UOM
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Inventory Control - Multiple UOM.
Can the user enter quantities in alternate units of measure in the RF Inventory Control and Material Handling Modules?
If YES, the User can select from any valid unit of measure that has been defined in SX.e. The programs affecting include Stock Adjustments, Stock Movement, One Step Replenishment, and Unplanned Replenishment.
Select if Multi-UOM processing can be done:
NO - No UOM Entry, Always EACH.
YES - Any Valid UOMs Allowed.

Parameter ID:3606

Name
Pick/Pack Serial Scan Confirmation
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Disabling this parameter allows one to avoid an additional confirmation scan on the serial number during picking and packing.

Parameter ID: 3607

Name
Receive/PutAway Serial Scan Confirmation
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Disabling this parameter allows one to avoid an additional confirmation scan on the serial number during Receiving/PutAway.

Parameter ID:3608

Name
Work Center Inventory Update
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Do you want to wait until the pallet is released from the WC and the inventory is available before updating SX.e with the "RCV" transaction?
If NO then the "RCV" transaction will be created when the Work Order is completed and not yet available for use.
If YES then the "RCV" transaction will be created when the pallet is released from the WC and the inventory is available.

Parameter ID:3609

Name
Physical - Skip ‘By’
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Skip the ‘By’ on the Physical Inventory Selection screen?
NO - User will be allowed to change 'By' and will also need to enter through when not changing.
YES - 'By' will be automatically entered through by the system.

Parameter ID:3610

Name
Physical - Skip ‘Labels?’
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Skip the ‘Labels?’ on the Physical Inventory Initial Data Load screen?
NO - User will be allowed to print 'Labels?' and will also need to enter through when not changing.
YES - 'Labels?' will be automatically entered through by the system.

Parameter ID:3611

Name
Physical - Skip ‘Set PP?’
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Skip the ‘Set PP?’ on the Physical Inventory Initial Data Load screen?
NO - User will be allowed to print 'Labels?' and will also need to enter through when not changing.
YES - 'Labels?' will be automatically entered through by the system.

Parameter ID:3612

Name
Overwrite Existing Item XREF
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Warehouse
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes
Description
Do you want to allow an existing item cross reference (XREF) to be assigned to a new item?
If NO then a hard stop will not allow the overwrite of the existing XREF for another item.
If YES then you will be prompted to overwrite the existing XREF for another item.

Parameter ID:3613

Name
P.P.- Overwrite of Item Zone?
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
Options:
No = Do not allow any change to the item zone setup when changing the primary pick locations for the item.
Yes = Prompt for the change to the item zone setup when changing the primary pick locations for the item.

Parameter ID:3614

Name
ABC Classification Minimum Count
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
Specify a minimum number. [default=0]
Description
ABC Classification Minimum Count
The minimum number of picks or hits in order to be classified.
A value of Zero "0" does not require a minimum value to be classified.
Items or Bins not meeting this minimum will be ranked as a "D" class.

Parameter ID:3615

Name
System Cycle Count Waves
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No [default]
  • Yes: Activate the automated cycle count.
Description
Do you want the RF software to auto create a daily System Cycle Count as discrepancies happen?
This should only be enabled if you will not be reviewing and creating Cycle Counts from discrepancies - neither manually nor through EOD.

Parameter ID:3616

Name
WC Outbound Serial Components
Parameter Type
Inventory Control
Level
Global
Value
  • No
  • Yes [default]
Description
WorkCenter Kit Component Outbound Serial Capture
Do you want to capture the serial number for kit components used to create the parent kit if they are setup to only track outbound (sale)?
If "yes" then serial history records will be created for the Work Order detailing what serial number(s) were used for the kit components
This is the only opportunity to capture outbound serial history before the kit components are removed from inventory to create the parent kit product.