RF.01: Option 12 - Move Stock
Written by Anthony Hodge
Updated at August 13th, 2025
Table of Contents
Business Benefits
The Radio Frequency (RF) system provides Operators using hand-held RF devices with the ability to access specific functions.
This option provides choices of move methods that may be performed. Moves can be made for stock that is available (not reserved at location level for order) or on hold (shippable/non-shippable - except fungible). Moves may also be made to another location or pallet ID/conveyance. Holds may be placed on stock that is lost or damaged. The system may also suggest the best “Move To” location.
Note: For other RF01-related documentation see RF01 - RF Menu.
Usage
Each of the methods provided under the Move Stock menu are discussed in the sections below:
1. Normal Stock
Identifies “Normal” stock to be moved. The stock being moved has not been identified on the system by each unit/piece, nor resides on an identified Pallet/Conveyance.
Example
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After the RF user arrives at the location containing the stock to be moved, he/she may scan, browse/select, or enter the stock details (I.e. client, product and lot) and its location and quantity to move. |
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Since this product has been defined to use “Active Put-Away” the system will suggest the best location. As illustrated before, the RF user may press the F2 key and select an alternate location (that has the same valid attributes). Note that the RF User may also select a different location that does not match the “Active Put-Away” definition for the product. The system will then display a warning message and ask the user to enter a password override. These details (e.g. operator, product, location, etc.) are recorded to a log for later review/analysis. |
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The system also provides a “time-saving” feature that allows you to move a quantity from one location to multiple locations. As each move is accepted the system will display the remaining quantity to move. Finally, the RF user may enter the quantity to be moved and the “To Location”. Upon acceptance the system will update the new location of the stock. |
2. Unit ID
Identifies “Unit ID” stock (also known as a serial number) to be moved. The stock being moved has been identified on the system by each unit/piece.
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After the RF user scans or enters the Unit ID the system will display its current location. |
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To complete the move the RF User need only scan or enter the “To Location”. |
3. Conveyances
Identifies “Conveyance” stock (e.g., a Pallet ID) to be moved. The stock being moved has been identified as residing on/in a Conveyance.
Example
After scanning or entering the Conveyance ID the system will display its location. The RF user may move the entire Conveyance and its contents (as illustrated here), or some of the stock on the Conveyance before selecting the location to move the stock.
Upon acceptance of the move the system will display an Adjustment Move number.
4. Replenish Move
Replenishes stock to the Pick Line (as a real time replenishment to locations below minimum levels) and provides confirmation that stock has been physically moved (during picking) for stock that already been moved on the system.
5. To Pick Line
Performs real-time moves of stock from bulk (non-pick line) locations to pick-line locations. This is typically performed by warehouse staff that are responsible for visually (or otherwise) determining if pick-line locations are low and require additional stock to meet expected order pick demand for less than pallet quantities. Move quantities are typically one full pallet (i.e., so as not to "break stock").
More
After selecting the move method and the warehouse from which to move stock, users may choose to view pick-line locations:
Option 1 displays pick line locations that are below the “max” by at least one pallet. Note that although nominally a pick line is for 1 pallet, in practice you have to allow for a few more cases otherwise a replenishment pallet will only fit if you completely empty out the location.
Option 2 displays all pick lines which are below the max, whether there is stock in another location or not.
Option 3 displays only pick lines below the max and where there is stock in another location from which to replenish.
After the user chooses one of the above selections the system will then display a list of bulk locations from which available product resides and may be moved to the pick line location. If multiple bulk locations contain valid stock then the system will determine the "oldest" lot in each of the locations (based on the product’s stock rotation view - see WP.44 - Option D) and then sort the list of locations with the location containing the oldest lot first. Any location with a status of "*" indicates that only one valid lot resides in that specific location. If the user then selects a Bulk location that contains multiple valid lots the system will display those lots and prompt the user to select a lot and enter a quantity to be moved.
Note: Age of Stock that may be allowed to be moved.
After selecting a Pick-Line location to replenish the system will ONLY display those replenishment locations (from which to move stock from) that have stock with an age within the Client/Product’s Pick Window range; e.g., 30 days from the Oldest Lot.
Preconditions. Prior to using this feature, Pick-Line locations must be defined and products assigned to these locations using the job SL.90 [Locations] - Set Field 8 - Storage Type to "P" and SL.95 [Pick-Line Products].