Setting Up Areas
This is one of the easiest screens to configure. The main decision is whether or not the area is functional. Accepting the SLG default values provides more flexibility in the zone. Disabling defaults is more restrictive.
Did You Know
• Functional internal routing group: Use the LF algorithm
• Non-functional internal routing group: Use the PA and PK algorithm
• Zones can be configured to restrict product receipts and issues
Non-functional IRGs are only storage locations. Areas, such as receiving areas, are considered functional because warehouse staff perform a specific function in the area. Functional areas have a a specific algorithm associated with them. Non-functional areas are concerned with storage capacity. There is, however, a put-away algorithm associated with storage areas because there is a concern for capacity when storing.
As a general rule, all pick areas are non-functional; all other areas are functional.
There are four frames and six fields in Internal Routing Group Maintenance used for configuration.
