Receiving flow thru inventory

The flow thru process begins with receiving. Crossdock has several options for receiving flow thru inventory. Flow Thru inventory can be received by following the usual receiving procedures for the ASN/Receipt screen on the workstation or by using an RF device.

Two options are available for receiving flow thru items using an RF device:

  • Standard
  • Pick to Belt

Standard RF receiving

Use the standard RF receiving option when flow thru items need to be received, but not placed onto a conveyor belt. The standard RF receiving process is a simple way to receive and print labels for flow thru items.

Pick-to-belt RF receiving

Pick-to-belt receiving is a more complex method of RF receiving for flow thru items. Use the pick-to-belt receiving method when items are to be placed onto a belt or powered roller conveyor and moved directly to a final distribution point. This method requires that each case have a label that can be scanned where diverting is used.

Three types of belt receiving are available:

  • Receipt

    Labels are printed for the specific number of cases that are being received.

  • Item

    Labels are printed for all items on the receipt.

  • PO

    Labels are printed for the items specified on the purchase order.

    Reasons for selecting a label print option can vary from facility to facility. Allocation occurs when labels are printed.