Performing a cluster pick by load number

The cluster pick by load option provides the ability to use cluster picking with task direction to pick multiple orders that are assigned to the same outbound load. For this type of picking, you initiate the pick process by entering information about the load to search for the correct load number to complete.

The primary sequence used to issue the pick tasks to the operator is by stop number on the load. Normally, the last stop is picked first so those orders can be loaded first. The pick tasks for the same stop are issued to the operator in location sequence. Therefore if multiple orders have the same stop number and both have an item allocated from the first location, all picks will be completed from that location prior to moving to the next location for orders on that stop.

One method of allocating orders for picking by load is to release them from the load maintenance screen. Please see the Infor WMSLabor Management User Guide for additional information.

  1. Select Picking from the RF device Main menu. The Pick Menu (PM1) screen is displayed.
  2. Select Cluster Picking. The Cluster Pick (TM20) menu is displayed.
  3. Select Load Number to specify the wave number to pick. The Enter Load screen (TM61) displays.
  4. Specify this information:
    Area
    Specify the area as configured in the application to search to find open pick tasks. You 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.
    Load# (Load Number)
    Enter the load number to pick if it is known.
    ExtLd (External Load)
    Enter the external load number to pick if it is known. This field is not mandatory, as the user may not know the external load without doing a search.
    Door
    This is used for searching. The operator can enter the door number to search for loads that have been assigned to that door. This field is not mandatory.
    Route
    This is used for searching. The operator can enter the route number to search for loads that have been assigned to that door. This field is not mandatory.
    Carrier
    This is used for searching. The operator can enter the carrier to search for loads that the carrier has been assigned to. Press the F2 key to display a list of carriers.
    Seq
    Use the arrow keys to choose the sequence for the picks. The default is R Reverse Stop. Press S to change to Stop sequence. Reverse stop means orders on the last stop (highest number) on the load will be picked first. Therefore, the first stop of the load will be picked last.
    UoM
    Use the arrow keys to select the UoM type, which displays pick tasks associated with the selected UoM type. Possible options:
    • Each
    • Case
    • Inner Pack/Layer
    • Pallet
    Note: By default, this value is empty.

    Press theF3 (View Loads) key at any time on this screen to use the search criteria entered and display a list of loads meeting the criteria. If no search criteria have been entered by the operator and F3 is pressed, all open loads will be listed on screen LDLST. A separate page will display for each load found. Use the 4 and 6 keys to scroll through the list. Press Enter from the desired record to initiate picking for that load. This will return you to the TM61 screen shown above with all of the available information displayed for the load that was selected.

  5. PressEnter through the fields as long as the Load ID field is correctly populated . The Pick by Load (TPKL) screen displays with the first pick for the selected load within the Area specified if one was input.

    This screen shows the detail of the pick task to perform. Tasks are displayed in pick route sequence according to the Sequence (Reverse Stop/Stop) indicated on the previous screen.

    Note: The N/n - New Case ID message refers to your ability to assign a new case ID to picks that remain after an initial case is full. See Adding a new case ID during standard picking.
  6. Press Enter to accept the task.
  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 accept the task. The Pick by Load (TPKL2) screen is displayed. The Esc key can be pressed to cancel the task. This will require a reason code to be used to indicate why the task was not performed.

    Specify this information as prompted to complete the pick:

    From
    Specify the location where the item is picked
    Pack
    This is the pack for the item.
    Item
    Specify the item to pick.
    Lpn
    Specify the license plate number associated with the product.
    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.

  9. Press Enter to confirm the From information for the pick. The next Pick by Load (TPKL3) 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, that field can be made editable.
    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.
    • If you are using an RF Pick Strategy for the zone the item is being picked from, you can determine the behavior of the Drop ID by the option you select for To License Plate/Drop ID on the strategy. The To License Plate/Drop ID field contains the most configurable options available. See the Infor WMS Configuration User Guide for additional information on RF Pick strategies.
  10. Press Enter to confirm the license plate you are picking to. The next Pick by Load (TPKL4) screen is displayed to specify the container type and location.
    Note:  This screen (TPKL4) 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 (TM62) 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 RF Picking strategy includes options available for the To Location field in addition to the automatic default of an Equipment ID. 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).

    After you complete the last field on the screen and press Enter, the pick is complete.

  11. The Pick Next Task screen (TM52) is displayed for you to view remaining open picks, request another task by pressing Enter, or move the picked product to another location.
  12. The Pick Next Task (TM62) screen is displayed for you to either request another task by pressing Enter or move the picked product to another location. For more information on how to use the move options, see Moving picked inventory.
  13. To complete picking, repeat steps 4 through 8 until all tasks are complete.