Performing a standard task-directed pick

The standard task picking option distributes pick tasks based on user permissions, order priority, and the time the task was created.

If assignments are created, the system distributes an open assignment pick to the user through this menu option instead of a single pick task. The application uses these rules to determine which tasks to present:

  • If there is an assigned work task associated with the current user ID, the system displays the next logical assigned task.
  • If there are no work tasks assigned to the current user, the system displays the next logical unassigned work task.
  • If no assignments are available, then the system displays the next logical picking task.
  1. From the RF device Main menu, select Picking. The Pick Menu (PM1) screen is displayed.
  2. Select Task Picking (0). The Task Picking (TMP) screen is displayed.

    TMP Screen updated

  3. Specify this information:
    Area
    Specify the area as configured in the application to search to find open pick tasks. The user must have permission to pick in the designated area. If this field is blank, the application accesses tasks for all of the areas to which you have permission.
    Sort
    Press T to sort by task sequence, W to sort by wave number, or O to sort by order number.
    Priority To/From
    Specify the To and From priority values from 1 to 5.
    Sort by Wave and Priority – The system locates the lowest wave key that meets the specified priority criteria, and assigns the entire wave to a user based on user permissions.
    Sort by Order and Priority – The system locates the lowest order key that meets the specified priority criteria, and assigns the entire order to a user based on user permissions.
    Sort by Task and Priority – The system locates the task that meets the specified priority criteria, and assigns the tasks that are present in the area to a user per the existing rules for assigning a task.

    If applicable, the application sends you the first pick task. The Pick (TPK) screen is displayed.

    Note: You can configure the RF picking strategy to reduce the number of pick screens displayed and streamline the task picking process. On the RF picking strategy configuration screen, you can select the Hide Pick Overview Screen field.. When you select this field, the Next Pick Task (TPK) screen is not displayed when you confirm the next pick. See the Infor WMS Configuration User Guide for details on the RF picking strategy configuration.
  4. Perform one of the following:
    • To accept the current pick task, press Enter.
    • To cancel, press Esc and enter a reason code to record why you did not perform the task.
      Note: If special instructions are present, a separate screen is displayed with the instructions. See Picking special instructions overview.
  5. Specify this information to perform the pick:

    Loc
    Specify the location where the item is picked.
    Item
    Specify the item to pick.
    Pack
    This is the pack for the item.
    Lpn
    Specify the license plate number associated with the product in the location you are picking from.
    Qty
    Specify the amount of items picked.
    Reason
    Specify a reason code. The reason code field is displayed unless an event, such as a short pick that requires input of a reason code, occurs. If an event occurs, the reason code is displayed on a separate reason code screen.
    Note:  You can configure RF Picking Strategies on the workstation to control the operator input required for three of the fields listed above: Item, From License Plate (LPN) and From Location.
    • The options for control of the Item and From Location fields are Display and Confirm. If you select Display, the value is displayed but the RF user does not confirm it. If you select Confirm, the value is displayed and the RF user is required to confirm it by scanning or specifying a matching value.
    • The options for the From License Plate (LPN) field are identical with exception of a third option - Display only if LPN exists. With this option selected, if an item does not have an LPN, the LPN field is not displayed. If an item does have an LPN, the value is displayed but RF user confirmation is not required.

    See the Infor WMS Configuration User Guide for information on RF Picking Strategies. The Prompts Editor tool is also available to control RF behavior including the fields that display and require entry during pick confirmation.

  6. Press Enter to confirm the From information for the pick.
  7. If LOTVAL screen is displayed, then specify a valid lot attribute value for each lot. This screen is displayed when lot attribute validations are checked as visible or required on the RF Lot Attribute Validation page.

    If lot attribute validation is not required, then the Pick Order (TPK03) screen is displayed to continue the pick.

  8. Press Enter to confirm the From information for the pick. The Pick Confirm (TPK3) screen is displayed to continue the pick.
    Case
    This is the Case ID or label number associated with the pick task. In this example, the Case ID is not confirmed as part of the pick. If you need to confirm each pick to the Case ID allocated, you can handle this through use of an RF Picking Strategy.
    Note: You can configure RF Picking Strategies on the workstation to control the operator input for the Case ID. The three available options are: Display, Confirm, and Not Displayed.
    • If you select Display, the value is displayed but the RF user does not confirm it.
    • If you select Confirm, the value is displayed; the RF user must confirm each pick to the Case ID.
    • If you select Not Displayed, the Case ID is not displayed on the RF screen.
    Lpn (Also referred to as DropID)
    Specify the Drop ID (new License Plate) for the pick. By default, if you do not specify a Drop ID, the Case ID becomes the To Lpn in the background for less than full pallet picks.
    Note: 
    • Use a Drop ID to assign your ID to the container you create during the pick. This can be a smaller container such as a tote or carton or a large container such as a pallet. If a new ID (Drop ID) is assigned during the pick, this becomes the license plate for the picked inventory. You can then move, pack, or load the picked product following the pick.
    • If another pick has been completed to a DropID for the same Case ID that is on this pick, the previous Drop ID will be shown in the first row below the text label for the field. The user can confirm the current pick to the same Drop ID or input a different one.
  9. Press Enter to confirm the license plate you are picking to. The next Pick Confirm (TPK4) screen is displayed to specify the container type and location.
    Note: This screen (TPK4) only displays if the license plate specified on the pick does not already exist. If a location and carton type have already been specified for the license plate, the Pick Next Task (TM02) will be displayed as shown in step 9.
    Ctype
    Specify the carton type for the container you use for the pick contents. This must be a valid carton type.

    Press F2 to view a list of possible carton types. This action displays a list of cartons for which the Display for Picking flag is active in the Carton configuration screen.

    Note: If you are using an RF Pick Strategy for the zone the item is being picked from, you can determine the behavior of the Carton Type by the option you select for the Carton Type field on the strategy. The three available options are: Display, Confirm, and Not Displayed.
    • If you select Display, the carton type is displayed but the RF user does not confirm it.
    • If you select Confirm, the value is displayed; the RF user must specify or scan a valid value to confirm it.
    • If you select Not Displayed, the carton type is not displayed on the RF screen.
    To Loc/Equip
    Specify the new location of the product after the pick. The location entered as the To Location can be either a Pick To or In Transit type location. In many cases, this may be the user Equipment ID.
    Note: By using RF Picking Strategies, you can configure the system to use an Equipment ID requiring the user to sign into the RF with a default To Location. You must also set up Equipment IDs as In Transit type locations for this functionality to work correctly. The three available options are: Display, Confirm, and Not Displayed.
    • If you select Display, the carton type is displayed but the RF user does not confirm it.
    • If you select Confirm, the value is displayed; the RF user must confirm the value.
    • If you select Not Displayed, the To Location is not displayed on the RF screen. You should only select the Not Displayed option if within the zone(s) the strategy is attached to, either the Equipment ID is always used as the default To Location or the Zone default To Location is always used (with no overrides).
  10. Complete the last field on the screen and press Enter to complete the pick.
  11. The Pick Next Task screen (TM02) is displayed for the operator to either request another task by pressing Enter or move the picked product to another location
    Note:  For more information on how to use the move options, refer to the Moving picked inventory section in this guide.
    Note: You can configure the RF picking strategy to reduce the number of pick screens displayed and streamline the task picking process. On the RF picking strategy configuration screen, you can select the Hide Next Task Screen Between Picks field. When you select this field, the Get Next Task (TM02) screen is not displayed when a task is completed. See the Infor WMS Configuration User Guide for details on the RF picking strategy configuration.
  12. To complete picking, repeat steps 4 through 9 until all pick tasks are complete.
    Note: If you selected the Hide Next Task Screen Between Picks field on the RF picking strategy so that the Get Next Task (TM02) screen was not displayed, the TPKD screen is displayed when you complete all tasks in a wave or order.
    TPKD screen