Each activity in the warehouse has unique characteristics and requires specific operating procedures. For example, picking requires moving inventory from one place to another while counting does not require moving inventory. Each type of activity is assigned a task type. Typical task types include the following:
- Counting
- Batch picking
- Order picking
- Retrieving cases for replenishment
- Retrieving pallets to the VAS department
- Packing all picked items into a pallet or carton
- Preparing carts with empty shipping cartons for picking
- Putting away pallets from the receiving dock
The application enables you to control task generation and execution at a task type level. The controls include the following:
- Should the task be batched?
- Does the task go through a drop-off location?
- Which pick strategy is to be used?
- Will the task assignment be controlled by the system or will a worker request the task?