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Lesson 4: Cache Layout
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Lesson 4: Cache Layout
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Objectives
After completing this unit, you should be able to:– Identify the physical attributes of a warehouse– Define location size codes, location storage codes, and
velocity codes– Define locations, zones, and dedicated locations– Define equipment– Caches are defined by a system-wide template, but users
should know the terms used here
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Warehouse Layout
Defines the physical layout and related attributes of a warehouseWarehouse layout includes:
– Zones– Locations– Equipment– Stations
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Zones
A Zone ID used to represent a group of locations that share common properties (refurb zone, shipping zone, returns zone)
Used to manage product flows into and out of groups of locationsUsed to determine users’ work assignments in the CacheMay represent a physical area within a Cache A location can belong to only one Zone
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What is a Location?
A Location ID is given to a space in a Cache where inventory is placed for any length of time
Always associated with a zone and a CachePrimary mechanism used for tracking and processing inventory as
it is received, stored, retrieved, and shippedExample Locations:
– “STOR1-01020401” = at Aisle 1, Bay 2, Level 4 Bin 1– “RECEIVE-1” = Receiving Dock 1– “V1-000001” = Value Added Services Station 1
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Location Size Codes
Define the capacity of a location in terms of the quantity of the item that will fit into the location.
Example Location Size Code:– Q300 = Max quantity of 300
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Location Inventory Capacity
The carrying capacity of a bin as measured by the actual number of pieces located within
• This is the actual model used when collecting warehouse data
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Defining Zones
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Other Zone Attributes
Indicate whether status transitions should take place when the inventory is placed in locations within a Zone
Indicate the preferences for executing tasks in a Zone
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Creating a Location
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Defining a Dedicated Location
A dedicated location refers to a location that is reserved to a specific– Item / PC / UOM– You may use the dedicated location set-up to dedicate a
location:For an itemTo assign an item to an existing locationRemove an existing dedication
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Non-dedicated Location
A non-dedicated location refers to a location that is notdedicated to a specific Item/PC/UOM• Those locations that are not dedicated to an item need
to be frozen for both pick and put-away sequencing.• It can be changed, in the configurator, from a frozen
location to a dedicated location, if desired, if an item is eventually dedicated to that location
Another option is an overflow zone• Zone set up and dedicated to putaway of items that
otherwise would be placed into an undedicated location.
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Inventory Consolidation
The act of consolidating like items into as few as possible storage locations
• Resulting in optimum performance of the application and scan devices.
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Stations
A physical location that is used as a work space in order to perform a specific activity or a group of activities
A Station is unique for a NodeUsed by Yantra for:
– Creating tasks– Recording location where work is being performed– Associating devices that may be used at the station level
Examples:– Receiving Station– Ship/Sort Location – Value Added Services Station
Kitting, De-Kitting, and Refurbishment
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Creating a Device Type
A device is a piece of equipment used to capture data or printExamples:
– Mobile Terminal– Weigh Scales– Label Printer
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Lesson 4 Summary
In this lesson, you should have learned:– To configure the layout of a warehouse using the
Warehouse Management application menu– Zone represents a group of locations that share common
properties– Location identifier given to space in a Node where inventory
may be placed for any length of time– Equipment defines a vehicle or piece of machinery used to
perform a processing activities such as receive, move, pick, pack, or ship within a Node
– Device is a piece of equipment used to capture data or print in a Node
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