The Pick List feature in Empress is an effective tool for managing, organizing, and tracking your business’s inventory and stock levels. This feature is specifically designed to support inventory management and can be particularly beneficial for businesses dealing with physical products, warehousing, and complex supply chains.
Introduction to the Pick List Feature
In the context of inventory management, a pick list is a document that indicates the quantity and type of inventory that needs to be taken from your stock to fulfill orders. The Pick List feature in Empress simplifies this process by creating a digital version of this list, making it easier for you to manage your inventory, fulfill orders, and track stock levels.
Primary Functions and Benefits
Here are the major functions and benefits of the Pick List feature:
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Company Linking: This feature helps you manage your inventory by linking it to the relevant company.
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Warehouse Management: It allows you to select a ‘Parent Warehouse’ to suggest items under that warehouse.
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Item Locations: This feature lets you manage and view the locations of various items in your inventory.
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Material Request Linking: If your inventory purpose is ‘Material Transfer’ or ‘Material Issue’, you can link it to a ‘Material Request’.
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Scan Barcode: This tool allows you to quickly add items to the pick list by scanning their barcodes.
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Status Tracking: You can track the status of your Pick List, whether it is ‘Draft’, ‘Open’, ‘Completed’, or ‘Cancelled’.
How to Use the Pick List Feature
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Viewing the Pick List: Navigate to the ‘Stock’ module and select ‘Pick List’.
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Creating a New Pick List: Click on ‘New’ to create a new Pick List. Fill in all the necessary fields like ‘Company’, ‘Purpose’, ‘Warehouse’, etc.
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Adding Items to the Pick List: You can manually add items or use the ‘Scan Barcode’ feature to quickly add items by scanning their barcodes.
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Editing the Pick List: You can edit the information in the Pick List by clicking on the ‘Edit’ button.
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Sorting the Pick List: Use the ‘Sort Field’ and ‘Sort Order’ options to sort your Pick List based on different criteria.
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Tracking the Status: The status of your Pick List is automatically tracked and displayed in the ‘Status’ field.
User Roles and Permissions
User roles like ‘Stock Manager’, ‘Stock User’, ‘Manufacturing Manager’, and ‘Manufacturing User’ have access to the Pick List feature. They can create, read, edit, and delete Pick Lists, and also have the ability to amend, cancel, export, print, and share them.
Conclusion
The Pick List feature in Empress provides a streamlined and efficient way for businesses to manage their inventory. By utilizing this feature, businesses can improve their operations, fulfil orders accurately, and track their stock levels effectively. For additional help or resources, navigate to the Empress support portal or get in touch with our support team.