Alternate item

Items in a warehouse can be identified with a variety of labels, each referring to the product by a different name or item number. For example, an item can be labeled with a UPC and a vendor item number. In this example, the vendor item number could be considered an alternate item.

During RF receiving, the application can recognize any alternate item, if the master item has been linked with one or more Alternate Items.

To begin the link configuration process:

Select Configuration > Item.
To display a list, use the Search feature.
Click a Detail icon. The Item Detail screen is displayed.
Click the Alternate tab.
On the Detail screen, click New. The Alternate tab is displayed.
During RF receiving, you can scan any label on the box for the Item number. If you scan a Master Item, the application returns the pack and default unit of measure (UOM) for the master item. If you scan an alternate item, the application returns the pack and default UOM defined for the alternate item. If there is no Pack or UOM defined for the alternate item, the application returns the defaults configured for the master item.
During an RF operation other than receiving, if you scan an alternate item, the application returns the details related to the master item.

For information on setting up alternate items, see the Configuration Guide.