Batches
can be created manually or triggered automatically, and the algorithm
for batch triggering is extensible.
Manual Batch Creation
During
the manual creation of a batch, a user can scan a set of containers
and shipments and request the application to create a batch based
on those items. Or in a pick and pass environment, each picker in
a zone may create a batch for efficient picking of multiple containers
and shipments in a zone. Lists of containers and shipments for a batch
can change from one zone to another.
Automatic Batch Creation
Automatic
batch creation can be triggered by any of the following means:
- Created and printed online—when the user is waiting
for the batch to print before executing the next receipt. For example,
if receipts are recorded on a pallet, when a user closes pallet, all
put away tasks for the pallet need to be batched together and printed
immediately.
- Event triggered—such as Wave Release and ASN Closure.
- Time triggered—when batching is time triggered,
batching may be triggered to run for a specific type of task. The
maximum number of batches to be created can also be specified.
- Users may request creation of next batch for a
specific task type. On request, the application creates one batch
and print batch created. In this scenario, creation of batch is postponed
until the last minute to gain maximum picking efficiency.