Receiving: Capturing the Tag Numbers

About this task

Note: You can enter the tag attributes only if the node when receiving inventory is configured to capture the tag attributes in all operations performed within the node, or if the buyer on a shipment mandates it as a part of the inbound compliance. For more information about capturing the tag attributes, refer to the Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation: Application Platform Configuration Guide.

The Sterling WMS Mobile Application lets you capture the tag numbers for a tag tracked SKU. For example, Lot #, Batch #.

To capture the tag numbers:

Procedure

  1. In Lot #, enter or scan the lot number.
  2. Choose Go in the GUI mobile terminal. if using the CUI mobile terminal, press F3.
    • If tag numbers does not exist, capture the tag attributes. For more information about capturing tag attributes, see Receiving: Capturing Tag Attributes.
    • If tag numbers exist, and if the SKU is time sensitive, capture the expiration date. For more information about capturing expiration dates, see Receiving: Capturing the Expiration Date.
    • If the SKU is serial tracked, or requires returns and outbound serial tracking, capture the serial number. For more information about capturing serial numbers, see Receiving: Capturing the Serial Number.
    • If the SKU is not time sensitive, or not serial tracked, enter the SKU quantity. For more information about entering the quantity of SKU to be received, see Entering the Quantity of SKU Received.
      Table 1. SKU Tag Entry Fields
      Fields
      SKU The item corresponding to the SKU scanned.
      Lot # Enter or scan the lot number, if applicable.
      Batch # Enter or scan the batch number, if applicable.
      Revision # Enter or scan the revision number, if applicable.
      Note: The fields displayed vary depending on the item scanned.