Material Picking

SimpleMOM provides flexible methods for collecting raw materials needed for production jobs.

Picking Methods

SimpleMOM supports two picking approaches:

Pre-allocation

Select specific lots and quantities before picking:

1. View all available material lots
2. Choose which lots to use
3. Specify quantities from each lot
4. Confirm allocation
5. Physically collect materials

Best for:

• FIFO/FEFO requirements
• Specific lot selection
• Planning ahead of physical picking

Sequential Picking

Scan or enter materials one by one:

1. Start the picking session
2. Scan material barcode (or enter manually)
3. Enter quantity picked
4. Repeat for each material
5. Complete when all materials collected

Best for:

• Mobile warehouse operations
• Barcode-driven workflows
• Flexible picking sequences

Starting Material Picking

Access Picking

1. Open a production job
2. Click Pick Materials
3. Choose your picking method
4. Begin collecting materials

Material Requirements

The picking screen shows:

Pre-allocation Process

Step-by-Step

1. Select a material to pick
2. View available lots:
   • Lot number
   • Location (bin)
   • Available quantity
   • Expiration date
3. Enter quantity from each lot
4. Confirm allocation
5. Repeat for other materials

Lot Selection

Consider when selecting lots:

• FIFO: Choose oldest lots first
• FEFO: Choose earliest expiration first
• Location: Optimize picking route
• Quantity: Match required amounts

Sequential Picking

Step-by-Step

1. Enter the picking mode
2. Scan material barcode
3. System shows:
   • Material identified
   • Required quantity
   • Current location
4. Enter quantity being picked
5. Scan next material
6. Complete when finished

Barcode Scanning

Supports scanning:

• Product barcodes
• Lot number barcodes
• Bin location barcodes

Viewing Pick Status

Job Material Status

Each material shows:

Pick History

View picking details:

• Which lots were used
• Quantities from each lot
• Who performed picking
• When picking occurred

Completing Picking

All Materials Picked

When all materials are collected:

1. Review pick summary
2. Confirm all quantities correct
3. Complete picking
4. Job state changes to "Materials Picked"

Partial Picking

For incomplete picking:

• Save progress
• Return to complete later
• Track what's still needed

Raw Materials List

Browsing Materials

Access available raw materials:

1. Navigate to Raw Materials view
2. Browse all materials with batch info
3. Filter by product, lot, or location
4. View supplier and batch details

Material Information

Each entry shows:

• Product code and name
• Lot/batch number
• Supplier batch code
• Best-before date
• Available quantity
• Location

Best Practices

Picking Efficiency

• Organize picks by location
• Use barcode scanning when possible
• Verify quantities during picking
• Complete picks before manufacturing

Traceability

• Always record actual lots used
• Note any substitutions
• Verify expiration dates
• Document any issues