The categorizes a retrieval request as a move request to a particular location without necessarily specifying the source. In situations where the source location is not specified, the utilizes its retrieval algorithms to determine the optimal source locations.
A request can be specified at an item level with no attributes, even though inventory is tracked at a more granular level.
Some examples for automated requests include:
- Retrieval for Value-Added Services—The VAS department requests the inventory department to move stock to a VAS-station. For example, a work order initiates a retrieval request for move of inventory to VAS department.
- Retrieval for Replenishment—The picking department requests retrieval of items needed for a picking wave to their respective locations specifying the location and item to be retrieved. For example, a wave released initiates a retrieval request for inventory from bulk locations to pick locations.
- Retrieval for Shipment—The release of a shipment without using wave planning creates retrieval tasks that are directed to the appropriate packing zones. For example, customer pick-up scenario or for urgent orders.
Some examples for manual move requests include:
- Retrieval for Quality Inspection—The inspection department requests the inventory department to retrieve stock for a specific receipt and inventory status for inspection. For example, a defective inventory found results in a retrieval request for either remaining inventory in the location or for the receipt number of the inventory.
- Retrieval for Manufacturing—The manufacturing department requests for raw material depending on the consumption of raw material on the manufacturing lines.
- Retrieval for Manual Move Request and Execution—Ad hoc request to move additional inventory from one location to another. This is mainly to allocate space for new receipts received in a warehouse. For example, relocation of the last remaining pallet from a multi-deep pallet location to a single pallet deep location.