How to use Alternate Location Picking on Anchanto WMS

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Stepwise User Guide.

3. FAQs. 

1.     Introduction

What is the functionality

Alternate Picking Location is a new enhancement in Anchanto Warehouse Management System (WMS) PDA app that helps you keep picking moving without breaking your flow.  This enhancement allows you to view and select an alternate location for the same SKU on the PDA when the primary location does not have enough quantity. Once you choose a new location, the PDA updates the pick details automatically so you can continue picking right away without any extra follow-up or manual intervention.

Who can use it

This enhancement typically benefits the pickers using the PDA picking flow in Anchanto WMS.

Use cases

• Continue picking when the primary bin falls short: Switch to another eligible location for the same SKU without interrupting your workflow.
• Reduce picking delays during busy waves: Avoid pauses caused by bin checks and back-and-forth coordination.
• Complete picks across multi-location inventory: Select the most practical available location in real time when stock is spread across bins.

2.   Stepwise User Guide

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this enhancement and make the most of the update during picking.

Step 1 : Login into the PDA app, navigate to the Pick Orders,

 

Step 2 : Select Pick by Orders to begin normal order picking. select the order type (B2B/B2C)

Step 3 : On the picking screen, below the assigned stock location, the Check Alternate Location option is available.

Step 4 : Click Check Alternate Location to view other locations where stock for the selected SKU is available.

Batch enabled Products : For batch-enabled products, only locations containing the same batch (if specified in the order) will be displayed.

Step 5 : Select the desired alternative location. The picking card will refresh automatically, and the updated location card will be displayed in the picking sequence.

Step 6 : Complete the picking quantity. The next SKU card will be displayed automatically.

Step 7 : Once all SKUs are picked, the system will redirect to the dashboard.

3.   FAQs

Where is this feature available?

This enhancement is supported only on the PDA application and is not available on the web interface.

Which picking flows are supported?

This enhancement applies only to Normal Order Picking and does not support Bulk Picking.

How does this work for batch-enabled products?

For batch-enabled products, when a batch is specified in the order, the system will display only locations that contain the relevant batch.

Can I use alternate locations for Partial Picks?

Yes. If the available quantity at the current location is less than required, you can perform a Partial Pick, and the order will move to the Partial Pick tab. From the Partial Pick tab, you can select an Alternate Location to complete the remaining quantity, and the system will display only the pending quantity.