Unpack

You can unpack containers using the Mobile Application. This section explains the unpacking process using the Mobile Application.

About this task

The figure below illustrates the Unpacking process.

Figure 1. Unpacking

To unpack using the Mobile Application:

Procedure

  1. From the Menu page, select Unpack and press Enter. The Location Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan an unpack location.
  2. The Container Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the SCM of the container that you want to unpack.
    Note: When unpacking, if you scan a location for a container, and if the container location in the system does not match with the location you scanned, the system automatically changes the system value of the container location to the location you scanned.
  3. The Unpack Criteria screen displays, which enables you to scan the carton SCM for a child carton or the item you want to unpack. In the Unpack Criteria screen:
    • To record item details, choose Go.
      • If an item is scanned and the item has a serial number, the Serial Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the serial number of the item.
      • If an item is scanned and it has multiple tag attributes, the Tag Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the tag attribute of the item.
      • If an item is scanned and it has multiple expiration dates, the Expiry Date Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the expiration date of the item.
      • If an item is scanned and the quantity of unpacked items is to be captured, the Quantity Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the quantity.
    • To unpack a new container, choose Done. The Container Entry screen displays, which enables you to scan the SCM of the container that you want to unpack.
  4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to unpack more containers.
  5. After unpacking all containers, press F10 to go back to the main menu.
    Note: You can also perform an undo container build using Unpack. You can remove selected cases from an overpacked inventory or outbound container. To remove cases from a container:
    • In the Container Entry screen, enter or scan the parent container SCM and choose Go.
    • In the Unpack Criteria screen, enter or scan the child case LPN you want to remove from the container and choose Go.
    • If there is more than one child container in the parent container, the Unpack Criteria screen displays. Enter or scan the container SCM for the remaining child containers.