Reassigning Batch Picking Tasks
In batch picking, the system assigns all lines on an order that belong to a user’s zone. In a typical warehouse situation, an order may have too many order lines for a single user to complete before a truck arrival, so you can reassign orders to another user.
Note: Before you reassign tasks, you must assign users to a WLG.
Use Batch Picking Trans Reassignment (4.15.20.15) to reassign picking tasks to another user in the same WLG or reassign them to a user in a different WLG. The program lets you:
• View the users and the number of tasks assigned to each user in a WLG.
• View up-to-date task information for each user.
• Reassign tasks from one user to another user within the same WLG.
• Assign tasks from one user to another user in a different WLG.
• Unassign tasks from a user and leave them unassigned.
Be careful when reassigning tasks in batch picking. The system sorts picking tasks for the most efficient travel sequence throughout the warehouse. Removing tasks randomly could adversely affect the travel sequence, resulting in lost efficiency and longer distances to travel.
Also, before reassigning tasks, consider whether the picker may have started tasks. For this reason, it is best not to reassign the first tasks listed for the user and to reassign tasks from the end of the user’s list of tasks. Also, selecting tasks randomly from the list to reassign may not be effective.
Use the following procedure to reassign tasks:
1 Specify a site, warehouse, and work location group; then click Next.
The system displays a split screen with users and tasks for the work location group you specified in the left side and other work location groups and users in the right side.
2 Use the arrow keys to move to the user who receives the tasks.
If the user is in another work location group, use the Tab key to move to the user, then use arrow keys to select the user who receives the tasks.
3 Press F3.
The system displays task details, including the item, location, order type, and so on.
4 Use the arrow keys to move to the task you want to transfer; then click Next.
The system displays the user to whom you are transferring tasks, then prompts you to confirm the change.
5 Specify Yes and click Next.