Description of Location Monitor Details Pop-up Window

The following table lists the fields and descriptions of the Location Monitor Details Pop-up window.

Table 1. Location Monitor Rule Details Pop-up Window
Field Description
Monitor Rule  
Rule ID Enter a name for the location monitor rule being created.
Description Enter a description for the location monitor rule being created.
Zones to Monitor  
Zone Choose the Zones to be monitored.
Location Size Code Choose the Location Size Codes relevant to the zones being monitored.
Products to Monitor  
Enterprise Choose the enterprise whose products are to be monitored.
Product Class Choose the product class relevant to the product to be monitored.
Item Classification Choose item classifications relevant to the product to be monitored.
Alert Details  
Event to Monitor Choose the event to be monitored.

Choose a valid event from the drop-down list.

Re-Alert Time Interval Enter the re-alert time interval.

Re-alert time intervals may be set in terms of Days, Hours, Minutes, or Seconds.

Minimum Trigger Percentage Enter the minimum trigger percentage.

Minimum Trigger Percentage defines the minimum value of the inventory at which the replenishment trigger is to be launched.

Service to Perform Choose the service to be performed.
Table 2. List of Valid Events
Events Services
Location Empty GenerateCountRequest

For example, when locations become empty, you can configure to create a count request to check whether the location is empty.

Note: The Location Empty event is applicable only to non-dedicated locations.

Inventory Below Minimum GenerateMoveRequest

For example, when inventory at dedicated locations falls below the user defined minimum trigger percentage, you can configure to create a move request to replenish inventory for locations that use this service.

Note: The Inventory Below Minimum event is applicable only to dedicated locations.

Inventory Below Current Demand GenerateMoveRequest

For example, when inventory at locations in the pick zone fall below the current demand, you can configure to create a move request to replenish inventory for locations using this service.

Inventory Above Current Demand GenerateMoveRequest

For example, when inventory at locations in the pick zone are more than the current demand, you can configure to create a move request to putaway additional inventory from the location.

Non Dedicated Item in Dedicated Locations CallCreateException

For example, when dedicating locations to specific items, the existing inventory at the location may conflict with the dedication being made. In such cases, you can configure to create an exception and notify users. Or, you can configure to create a move request to put away items offending the dedication.

Inventory Mix Constraints Violated CallCreateException

For example, when overriding a suggested location during the deposition of inventory, due to an exception, the user may violate the do not mix preferences defined for the Zone. In such cases, you can configure to create an exception to raise an alert or create a move request to put away offending items.

Inventory Below Full Capacity CallCreateException

GenerateMoveRequest

For example, when inventory at dedicated locations fall below the full capacity, you can configure to create a move request to replenish inventory in these locations.

Non Zero Inventory CallCreateException

For example, by end of day, if inventory is found at the receiving dock, you can configure to raise an alert.

Expired Inventory MoveExpiredInventory

For example, you can monitor the expiration date of the time-sensitive inventory of a location and can move the expired inventory to a particular zone for inspection.

Note: To move the expired inventory, the user must configure the corresponding activity constraints for the EXPIRED_INV_CHECK activity code in the Activities window.
Note: When Location Inventory Monitor agent is run for Inventory Below Minimum event, move requests are created in instances where the minimum quantity is less than the sum of current quantity and pend in quantity.