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Mobile Carts Guide

How to create/edit Mobile Cart Type from Data Setup screen and create mobile carts, and what info can be tracked on the Mobile Carts screen.

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Written by Stephanie Kelley
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Mobile carts are essential tools for picking and sorting operations within Logiwa. In this knowledge base article, we will explore the step-by-step procedures for creating, editing, duplicating, or deleting mobile carts. Additionally, you can learn how to print labels for mobile carts and what fields can be tracked from the Mobile Carts screen. By following this guide, you can optimize your picking and sorting workflow using mobile carts and cells.

Create a Mobile Cart Type in Data Setup screen

  • To begin, navigate to the Data Setup screen and select Mobile Cart Type tab.
    In Mobile Cart Type setup, users decide how many cells the Mobile Cart/Putwall will contain and enter the cell and cart dimensions of the Mobile Cart Type.

  • Click the Create Mobile Cart Type button from the upper right side of the screen.

  • Available fields in the "Create Mobile Cart Type" form:

    • Mobile Cart Type Name*:

      • Enter a unique name for this mobile cart type.

      • Required.

    • Warehouse*:

      • Select the relevant warehouse.

      • Required.

    • Mobile Cart Type Description:

      • Enter an additional name or description for the mobile cart type to be used in the system.

    • Number of Levels*:

      • The number of levels or rows available on the mobile cart.

      • Required.

      • See image below for a diagram.

    • Number of Columns*:

      • The number of columns available on the mobile cart.

      • Required.

      • See image below for a diagram.

    • Dimension Unit:

      • Select the dimension unit that will be used for the Cell and Mobile Cart Dimensions

    • Volume Unit:

      • Select the volume unit that will be used for the Cell and Mobile Cart Volumes

    • Operation Type*:

      • Operation Type dropdown allows users to select how this Mobile Cart Type will be utilized:

        • Picking: Configures it as a mobile cart for Pick and Sort operations.

        • Sorting: Configures it as a Putwall for Sorting operations.

    • Allow Multiple Jobs:

      • Allow Multiple Jobs option dynamically appears based on the selected Operation Type:

        • If Operation Type is Picking:

          • This option will be set to FALSE and grayed out, as only one job can be picked into a single mobile cart during picking operations.

        • If Operation Type is Sorting:

          • If set to TRUE: The Putwall created with this Mobile Cart Type can include orders from multiple jobs.

          • If set to FALSE: The Putwall will be restricted to holding orders from a single job.

    • Mobile Cart Dimensions:

      • Include Mobile Cart Height, Mobile Cart Length, and Mobile Cart Width of the mobile cart itself.

      • These measurements are used in AI Job Optimization to determine factors such as whether the mobile cart can navigate within an aisle.

    • Cell Dimensions:

      • Include Cell Height, Cell Length, Cell Width, and Cell Volume of the individual cells on the mobile cart.

      • These measurements are utilized in AI Job Optimization to assess which LP Type or Tote can fit within the mobile cart.
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Once the Mobile Cart Type setup is completed, the user can navigate to Mobile Carts screen and create mobile carts and/or putwall setups by using the Mobile Cart Types created in Data Setup.

Edit a Mobile Cart Type in Data Setup screen

  • In order to edit a Mobile Cart Type, the user can click on the three dots and click on Edit button

  • In Edit Mobile Cart Type form, the user is allowed to edit the following fields

    • Mobile Cart Type Code

    • Mobile Cart Type Description

    • Allow Multiple Jobs

  • The rest of the fields are not allowed to edit because of operational limitations.
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Delete a Mobile Cart Type in Data Setup screen

  • In order to delete a Mobile Cart Type, the user can click on the three dots and click on Delete button

  • If a Mobile Cart Type is being used in a Mobile Cart setup, it cannot be deleted and the system displays the following error message:

    • This mobile cart type is in use. Cannot be deleted.

Create a Mobile Cart / Putwall

  • To begin, navigate to the Mobile Carts screen.

    • Please use the Search bar if if you cannot locate this screen.

  • Click the Create Mobile Cart button from the upper right side of the screen.

  • Enter the following information. Explanations for each field are below.

    • Code*: Enter the unique code for this mobile cart. Required.

    • Select Warehouse*: Select the relevant warehouse. Required.

    • Description: Enter an additional name or description for the mobile cart to be used in the system.

    • Mobile Cart Type*: The Mobile Cart Types that are created for the selected Warehouse will be listed in this dropdown. Based on the selected Mobile Cart Type, the Mobile Cart's Operation Type, dimensions, etc. will be defined

  • Below, the Mobile Cart Type information is being displayed as well.

  • Once the information is filled out for the Mobile Cart, click the Next button to continue. This will take you to to Cell List tab.

  • The system will calculate the cell numbers based on the following formula:

    • Number of Levels * Number of Columns = Number of Cells

  • Each cell represents a fixed location on the mobile cart. Explanations for each field are as follows:

    • Cell Name: Auto-generated based on the number of cells entered, with names like CARTNAME_1 for cell 1, CARTNAME_2 for cell 2, CARTNAME_3 for cell 3, etc.

    • Column: Which column the cell can be found on.

    • Level: Which level/row the cell can be found on.

    • Suggestion Sequence: The default cell suggestion sequence follows the progression of the cell numbers.

    • Display Name: The name displayed when using the mobile screen. For example, CARTNAME_1 will have Cell-1 as its Display Name on the mobile screen. This name will be shown when using Pick and Sort.

    • Cell Color: The color assigned to this cell, to aid as a quick visual indicator.

  • To edit an individual cell, select the 3-Dot menu next to the cell's color and select Edit. The user will be able to change the Level, Column, Suggestion Sequence, Display Name, and Assigned Color for the cell from this pop-up. Just remember to click Finish when you're done.

  • After any necessary adjustments are made to the Cell List details, click Finish to create the new mobile cart.

  • If the mobile cart was created successfully, you will receive a confirmation message.

Editing a Mobile Cart / Putwall

  • To edit a mobile cart, start from the Mobile Carts screen.

  • Select the 3-Dot menu and choose Edit.

  • The editing sidebar will open on the Mobile Cart tab. From here, you can edit the Description. You cannot edit the Warehouse, Code or Mobile Cart Type.

  • Click Next to move to the Cell List tab.

  • From here, you can edit the cells in a limited capacity. The Suggestion Sequence, Display Name, and Color are editable.

  • Click the Finish button to save your changes. If the changes were saved successfully, you will receive a confirmation message.

Duplicating a Mobile Cart

With this function, you can quickly create multiple carts that have the same setup as duplicated mobile cart. This is useful for quickly creating multiple identical carts, saving time and effort during mobile cart setup.

  • First, find the cart you wish to duplicate. Select the 3-Dot menu from the same line and click Duplicate.

  • Once the Duplicate Mobile Cart sidebar opens, the following fields will be available:

    • Number of Clones: Select how many new mobile carts will be created.

    • Code for [Number] Clone(s): Fields for each of the new carts being created will auto-generate based on the Number of Clones selection. For example, 5 fields will appear if 5 clones are being created. You can use the auto-generated names or adjust as needed.

    • Warehouse: The warehouse in which the new carts will be used. Cannot be modified.

    • Description: The same description as the cart being duplicated. Cannot be modified here.

    • Mobile Cart Type: The same Mobile Cart Type as the cart being duplicated. Cannot be modified here.

  • After adjusting the cart number and names as needed, click Finish to complete duplication.

  • If the mobile cart was duplicated successfully, you will receive a confirmation message.

Printing Mobile Cart Labels

In order to scan a mobile cart barcode while using Pick and Sort, labels for the mobile carts can be printed from the Mobile Carts screen.

  • To create a label, check the box next to the cart you wish to create a label for, then click Label.

  • Multi-selecting carts is also an option. This will create a single document with all the labels you selected.

  • The following is an example of the PDF that will be created with your labels:

Deleting a Mobile Cart / Putwall

  • Select the cart(s) you wish to delete, then click the Delete button.

  • You will receive a warning message asking if you are sure you want to delete this mobile cart. To confirm that you wish to delete the mobile cart and the fixed locations that belong to the cart (cells) from the system, click Yes.

    • You cannot delete a mobile cart if there are any tasks assigned to it. If there are no active jobs or pending tasks assigned to the cart, it can be deleted.

  • After the cart has been deleted successfully, you will receive a confirmation message.

Mobile Cart Screen Fields

The following information is available from the Mobile Carts screen for any mobile carts/putwalls that have been created:

  • Cart Code: Unique code for the mobile cart, called Code during setup.

  • Cart Description: Additional name or description for the mobile cart, called Description during setup.

  • Warehouse: Warehouse the cart is associated with.

  • Status: How the cart is currently being used. Two statuses are available:

    • Occupied: Set when the mobile cart is currently being used for another job and has pending picking/packing tasks on it.

    • Available: Set when the mobile cart does not have any pending picking/packing tasks on it.

  • Num. of Cells: The number of fixed locations on the mobile cart, calculated from the number of levels and columns.

  • Num. of Levels: Number of levels or rows available on the mobile cart.

  • Num. of Columns: Number of columns available on the mobile cart.

  • Num. of Tasks: Number of picking/packing tasks on this mobile cart (if there is a job associated with the mobile cart)

  • Job Code: Job code that is picked on this cart (if any)

  • Num. of Orders: Number of orders in the associated job that is being picked on this mobile cart (if any)

  • Operation Type: Displays the setup in the Mobile Cart Type of the Mobile Cart/Putwall. It can be Picking or Sorting.

  • Allow Multiple Jobs: Displays the setup in the Mobile Cart Type of the Mobile Cart/Putwall. It can be Yes or No.

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