To assign SKUs to specific locations and receive suggestions based on predefined SKU-Location assignments, you can create a putaway algorithm that incorporates these assignments. This article will explain the process using the example of SKU_200.
Step-by-Step Guide
First, navigate to the Locations screen to check if the product that you want to transfer is assigned to one or more locations.
For instance, SKU_200 is assigned to the location A-1-1, B-1-1 and C-1-1 as below:
Then, go to the Inventory by Location screen to check out the Inventory lines of the product which is SKU_200 to be transferred.
For instance, SKU_200 has multiple inventory lines in three different locations.
Navigate to the Algorithms screen.
If you have trouble finding the screen, please use the Search Option on the menu bar.
Select Putaway Algorithm from the available options.
Select Create Algorithm from the right side of the screen.
A menu with the header Create Algorithm will display. The Primary Information tab will load first.
Fill in the following information in the Primary Information section:
Algorithm Name*: Type the algorithm's name in the system. We recommend a simple and recognizable name.
Warehouse*: Select the relevant warehouse from a dropdown menu.
Keep in mind that putaway algorithm is created in only warehouse basis.
Active: Set the algorithm as active (Yes) or inactive (No). It must be set to active to be used. Please note that only one algorithm can be active for a warehouse at a time.
Click Save. You will be navigated to the Rules tab directly.
In Rules tab, click on Create New button to create a Rule from scratch. Rules will determine how your putaway algorithm functions in the system.
You can now define the specifics of your first rule. Begin by entering a name in the Rule Name field.
Condition
First, you'll need to set a condition by selecting the Plus (+) button next to Condition.
Some key details about conditions:
A condition is something that will be applied to the inventory in source location. If the inventory of the source location meets the condition, then the action can happen.
The condition can be set to apply to all situations or a specific condition.
You can define single or multiple conditions for one rule.
If you select Apply to All, this will apply the created rule to all putaway actions. Click Add to continue.
Action
Next, define an action or multiple actions for the Action section. This sets the action that the system takes when the selected condition or conditions are met.
Click the Plus (+) button to add an action.
Choose Check Assigned SKUs from the Action list and click on Save.
Order By
Finally, define the Order By, which is the sorting method for the action that you've set to occur.
Save the rule by clicking on Save Rule at the bottom.
At the end, your rule will look like this.
This rule now checks the selected SKU's assigned location and suggests the first eligible location based on the specified order conditions.
Click on Test Rule button after saving it to start testing the rule.
In the test screen, fill out Client, Location and Product respectively, and click on Search to see the inventory lines.
Select the inventory line and click on Test button.
Check the results.
An assigned location which is B-1-1 has been suggested for SKU_200.
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