Processing tab

Use this tab to define the processing rules for task execution.

  1. Click the Processing tab.
  2. Specify this information:

    Cycle Count

    Default Discrepancy Handling Rule
    Default value for Cycle Count Discrepancy

    Rule to be used when creating a new item. When a new item is being created and you do not enter a value for the Cycle Count Discrepancy Rule, then the application must use the rule defined on the owner.

    Default value: Standard – Count by Details

    Cycle Count Adjustment during Picking:
    Determines the type of RF picking that can force cycle counts to be performed as part of the pick. Options are:
    • Both RF-assisted and RF-directed
    • RF-directed
    • RF-assisted
    • Neither RF-assisted or RF-directed
    Cycle Count - Perform using Item and Location Level
    Determines whether a cycle count task is performed at the item and location level.
    Note: 
    • If the check box is selected, the function is On. If the check box is cleared, the function is Off.
    • This check box is enabled only if the Cycle Count - Perform using Location, Item and LPN check box is cleared.
    Cycle Count - Perform using Location, Item and LPN
    Determines whether a cycle count task is performed at the location, item, and lpn level.
    Note: This check box is enabled only if the Cycle Count - Perform using Item and Location Level check box is cleared.
    Ignore Zero Counts when re-generating CC Tasks
    Select the check box to stop the creation of new cycle count tasks when inventory balances are zero.

    Physical Inventory

    Perform using Item and Location Level
    Check box indicator that determines whether a physical inventory task is performed at the item and location level.

    If the check box is selected, the function is On. If the check box is cleared, the function is Off.

    Default Each Piece Scan for New Physical Count
    Select the check box to enable an each piece scan for a new physical count. Physical count scans are performed using an RF.
    New Physical Inventory B Count Creation
    Determines when B counts are to be created for new physical inventory. Possible values:
    • Never
    • Every Location
    • Entire Location when differences Team A and Initial Quantity
    • Differences Team A and Initial Quantity
    Note: By default, the value is set to Never.
    New Physical Inventory C Count Creation
    Determines when C counts are to be created for new physical inventory. Possible values:
    • Never
    • Every Location
    • Differences Team A and B counts
    • Entire Location when differences Team A and B counts
    • Differences Team B and Initial Quantity
    • Entire Location when differences Team B and Initial Quantity
    Note: By default, the value is set to Never.
    Team Count to Post during New Physical Inventory
    The team count to be considered during the new physical inventory process. Possible values:
    • A Count
    • Last Count Performed
    Note: By default, the value is set to A Count.
    User can only count Location for One Team
    If this check box is selected, only one user can count a location for a team. For example, a user counting for Team A cannot count the same location for Team B or Team C.
    Automatic Location Hold and Release during New Physical Inventory
    If this check box is selected, the system puts locations on hold during new physical inventory build counts and releases after the posting process is completed.
    Automatically run Validation Process prior to Posting of New Physical Inventory
    If this check box is selected, the system executes the validation process before posting new physical inventory. This validation ensures all data is accurate and complete.

    Production Process

    Automatically Finalize Production Order
    Check box indicator that determines if the production order is closed when a "Close" message is received from the host.

    If the check box is selected, the close process is initialized when the interface sends the close message. If the check box is cleared (not selected), the close process is triggered when the user selects the Initialize Close process from RF. The default value is check box cleared (not selected).

    Create Moves from Production Staging for Counts
    Check box indicator that determines if move tasks are created for production order items.

    If the check box is selected, the system creates move tasks for production order items that meet certain criteria. Cycle counts are then created following the completion of the move task. If the check box is cleared (not selected), the system creates cycle count tasks for the production staging location. The default value is check box cleared (not selected).

    Cycle Count Location for Production Inventory
    Indicates the selected location. Click the lookup icon to display and select the applicable location within the list.

    Small Parcel

    Small Parcel Account Number
    The small parcel account number used by this owner.
    Small Parcel Cost Center
    The small parcel cost center used by this owner.
    Print SPS Return Label
    Selection that determines whether an SPS Return Label is printed (Yes) or not printed (No).
    Default Dimension Unit
    The default unit of measure (centimeters or inches) for small parcel dimensions.
    Default Weight Unit of Measure
    The default unit of measure (kilograms or pounds) for small parcel weight.
    Default SPS API Override Strategy
    Selection that determines the SPS API override strategy used for this owner. Note that this field is optional; you only need to select a specific strategy for owners with special small parcel requirements. You may leave the field empty if there are no owner-specific rules.

    Receiving

    Allow Commingled LPN
    Indicator that determines whether more than one item can exist on the same LPN.
    Allow Auto Close ASN
    Indicator that determines whether the application closes the ASN automatically after completion of receipt. Required.
    Allow Auto Close PO
    Indicator that determines whether the application closes the PO automatically after completion of receipt. Required.
    Allow System Generated LPN

    Indicator that determines whether system-generated LPNs are used during RF Receiving, or if the user must enter LPN values.

    Note: If the Allow System Generated LPN(s) option is set to Yes, barcode symbology must be selected.
    Allow Single Scan Receiving
    Indicator that determines whether the application allows the Auto Receipt option on the ASN to be set to Yes.
    Receiver performs putaway
    Determines if the Receiver gets putaway after receipt. These values are valid:
    • None
    • Rainbow Pallet
    • Single Scan
    • All Receipts
    Default Putaway sequence for Rainbow and Stocker Putaway
    Determines how the Putaway sequence tasks for rainbow and stocker putaway are presented to the user. These values are valid:
    • Putaway Sequence
    • Reverse Creation Sequence
    • Location Route Sequence
    Prompt Receiver to Perform Putaway
    Select if the Receiver is to do the putaway after receipt.
    Receipt Validation Template

    Template used for the owner receipt activity at the facility. This value is used as a default for the field of the same name on the SKU.

    Default value: Warehouse Standard

    Barcode Configuration Template

    Owner barcode template.

    Default value: Warehouse Standard

    Default Tracking for Case Receipts
    Default preference indicating how inventory should be managed after case level receiving. The options are:
    • LPN - Once received, the inventory is tracked by the outer license plate, usually attached to a pallet.
    • Case - Once received, the inventory is tracked by the case identification number applied to each inner carton (Case ID).
    Duplicate Case IDs (for Case Level Receiving only)
    Determines how duplicate case IDs should be handled for case level receiving. Any ASN created by this owner can handle a duplicate case ID based on the option selected. The options available for this field are:
    • Duplicate Case IDs allowed

      The application does not verify whether the Case ID has already been received. In this setting, you are not informed that a Case ID has already been received.

    • Allowed on Different Receipts

      Before allowing the receipt transaction to complete, the application verifies the current ASN/Receipt record to ensure the Case ID has not previously been recorded as Received, for the ASN.

    • Not Allowed in System

      Before allowing the receipt transaction to complete, the application verifies all LPN Detail records in the application to ensure the Case ID has not previously been recorded as Received, for any ASN.

    Quarantine QC Rejected Product
    Select check box if a product rejected during inspection should be quarantined.

    Packing

    Print Packing Validation Report

    Select applicable value from drop-down menu to specify when or if a Packing Validation Report is automatically printed during the packing process.

    • None - Report is not printed. None is the default value.
    • Before - Report is printed before the packing process.
    • After - Report is printed after the packing process.
    • Both - Report is printed both before and after the packing process.
    Print Packing List Report

    Select applicable value from menu to specify when or if a Packing List is automatically printed during the packing process.

    • None - Report is not printed. None is the default value.
    • Before - Report is printed before the packing process.
    • After - Report is printed after the packing process.
    • Both - Report is printed both before and after the packing process.
    Print Contents Report

    Select applicable value from menu to specify when or if a Contents Report is automatically printed during the packing process.

    • None - Report is not printed. None is the default value.
    • Before - Report is printed before the packing process.
    • After - Report is printed after the packing process.
    • Both - Report is printed both before and after the packing process.
    Auto Print Address Labels at Pack
    Check box indicating whether the address labels are automatically printed during the packing process. Default value is Off (box in not checked).
    Auto Print Order Labels at Pack
    Check box indicating whether the order labels are automatically printed during the packing process. Default value is Off (box in not checked).
    Auto Print if All LPN in the Order has Packing Closed
    Check box indicating whether the order labels are automatically printed only if all orders are fully packed and closed. Default value is Off (box in not checked).
    LPN Consolidation at Picking
    Select an option from the list.
    LPN Consolidation at Packing
    Select an option from the list.

    Small Parcel

    Small Parcel Account Number
    The small parcel account number used by this owner.
    Small Parcel Cost Center
    The small parcel cost center used by this owner.
    Print SPS Return Label
    Selection that determines whether an SPS Return Label is printed (Yes) or not printed (No).
    Default Dimension Unit
    The default unit of measure (centimeters or inches) for small parcel dimensions.
    Default Weight Unit of Measure
    The default unit of measure (kilograms or pounds) for small parcel weight.
    Default SPS API Override Strategy
    Selection that determines the SPS API override strategy used for this owner. Note that this field is optional; you only need to select a specific strategy for owners with special small parcel requirements. You may leave the field empty if there are no owner-specific rules.

    Bill of Lading Address

    Use Facility Address
    Check box that determines if the facility address or the owner address is displayed on the Bill of Lading report as the Ship From address. If the check box is selected, the facility address is shown on the report as the Ship From address. If the check box is not selected, the owner address is shown on the report as the Ship From address.
  3. Click Save.