Efficient warehouse management requires workers to have quick and clear access to the necessary information to fulfill orders. To address the growing demand for enhanced visibility and precision, two new config options have been introduced in the Warehouse Management System (WMS):
These options allow warehouse operators to display specific data about products and locations directly within the fields of warehouse orders in the WMS Worker application. By customizing the information shown, workers can better orient themselves regarding product and location details, improving accuracy and productivity.
The Importance of Specific Information
In warehouse operations, details matter. Workers often need more than just a product name or location code to efficiently process orders. For example, knowing a product’s size or a location’s forklift requirement can significantly streamline the picking and storage processes. The new configuration options address this need by making it possible to:
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Display custom property fields for products and locations.
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Tailor the information shown in the WMS Worker application according to operational requirements.
How the configuration works
To determine what information appears in the product and location fields within WMS Worker orders, users must set a Key value.
ProductDisplayTextFormat
This option determines what information appears in the Product field. For example:
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Key value: {Product.PartNumber}; size: {Product.@Size: V}
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Display result: Shows the product part number and its size.
LocationDisplayTextFormat
This option specifies what information is shown in the Location field. For example:
- Key value: {WarehouseLocation}; Project - {Document.@Project: VD}
- Display result: Shows the location code and the project being fulfilled.
Key components of the configuration
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Dynamic field variables:
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{Product.PartNumber}retrieves the part number of the product. -
{WarehouseLocation}retrieves the location code.
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Custom properties:
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{@Size: V}refers to a custom property field that displays additional product details, such as size. -
{@Project: VD}refers to a custom property field for the document itself, such as а project's number and description.
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Benefits of the new configuration options
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Improved Efficiency: Workers have all the necessary information at their fingertips, reducing the need for additional inquiries or manual lookups.
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Enhanced Accuracy: Customizable displays minimize errors by providing precise details tailored to specific operations.
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Streamlined Workflows: By clearly displaying critical data, workers can quickly adapt to product or location peculiarities, saving time and effort.
Integration with Suggest Routing function
When using the Suggest Routing function, it is essential to ensure that the string for the location is called with a dollar sign. For example, the configuration should display the location string as {$WarehouseLocation} to maintain consistency and enable accurate routing.
Additional configuration option
It is important to note that there is also a similar option available: WMS/WMS Worker/OrderDisplayFormat. It works in tandem with the presented so far to provide a comprehensive solution for customizing order visibility.
The introduction of the ProductDisplayTextFormat and LocationDisplayTextFormat configuration options marks a significant step forward in warehouse order management. By allowing tailored data displays, these options empower workers with the specific information they need to excel in their roles. When used alongside the OrderDisplayFormat option, these features offer a holistic approach to improving warehouse operations. Adopting these features can lead to smoother workflows, fewer errors, and ultimately, more efficient warehouse operations.
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