Instant Bin to Bin Transfer - Picking Workflow

Overview

This workflow enables pickers to instantly transfer inventory between locations when items are discovered at an unexpected location. It helps correct real-world inventory discrepancies without interrupting the ongoing picking process.

Problem Statement

Inventory discrepancies occur when a product is physically located in a different bin/location than what is recorded in the Hopstack platform under SKU Bin Management.

To address this, Hopstack allows real-time location transfers during the Picking workflow, ensuring seamless fulfillment and improved inventory accuracy.

Workflow Steps

1. Start Picking Workflow

• Select the Picking workflow on the device.

• Scan the tote to begin.

2. Scan Inventory Tracking ID

• Scan the Inventory Tracking ID of the SKU to be picked.

• If the system detects that the product is in a different location than expected, it will prompt a Location Transfer Required notification.

  

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3. Review Transfer Pop-Up

The system will:

• Display the reason for the transfer.

• Validate if the transfer is eligible : Inventory transfers are only possible if there is no allocated stock for the SKU at the original location.

• Shows inventory details for the SKU.

• Note: This transfer may affect the source location inventory number in the system, please ensure this is the intended action before proceeding.

4. Confirm the Transfer

• Click Transfer & Continue to proceed.

• A confirmation notification will be displayed once the transfer is successful.

  

5. Continue Picking

• Re-scan the same Inventory Tracking Code.

• Click on Confirm Short Pick.

• The system will accept the scan as part of the pick and display a Successfully Scanned message.

6. Verify Location Change

• Navigate to SKU Bin Management.

• Search for the SKU.

• The new bin location will now be reflected in the line items.

Limitations

• Inventory transfers are only possible if there is no allocated stock for the SKU at the original location.

Key Benefits

• Eliminates interruptions in the picking workflow.

• Corrects inventory discrepancies in real time.

• Improves overall inventory accuracy and visibility.

• Reduces delays in order fulfillment.