Enter Pallet-Handled Part
Explanation
This procedure is one of many that you can use to complete the registration
of an inventory part. It describes how conditions are set for pallet-handled
parts, i.e., how to specify the quantity of parts per pallet and locations used
for putaway of pallets.
Prerequisites
- The inventory parts must have been entered.
- To enter pallet locations, the system parameter for pallet handling must
be set to Yes in the Parameters for Distribution and Manufacturing
window.
- Adequate pallet locations must have been entered in
Inventory Locations.
System Effects
Information on pallet handling of an inventory part is entered. The putaway
zones to be used as a part of the perform putaway process are defined.
Window
Inventory Part
Related Window Descriptions
Inventory Part
Inventory Part/Misc Part Info
Inventory Part/Putaway Zones
Procedure
- In the Inventory Part window, query for the required
inventory part record and click the Misc Part Info tab.
- Enter the standard quantity of the part that a pallet generally holds in
the Standard Putaway Quantity field.
- Select the Pallet Handled check box to set the part as
pallet-handled.
- Click the Putaway Zones tab and enter the zones and order
of those zones to be considered when performing putaway for the part.
Note: It is possible to use a mixture of different pallet location
types as well as normal location types in the zones setup.
- Save your changes.