How to pick an item

Read time: ~4 minutes

Applies to: Shop Floor Interface

Note: Images and descriptions are based on an open storage device. A physical device will open the location instead of asking for checkmark confirmation.

What you can do

Picking is how you take a physical item with the Shop Floor Interface (SFI) — such as a tool, insert, or spare part — out of the storage device for use in production.

Before you start

• You need a user account with permission to pick items.
• You need access to the Shop Floor Interface on a device connected to your storage.
• Know which storage device holds the item you need.

Tip: If you are unsure which device has your item, you can tap Show items not assigned in this device during item selection to browse all items in the system.

Quick start

Experienced users — pick an item in 4 steps:

1. Tap Pick on the main menu.
2. Tap the item you want to pick.
3. Set the quantity and tap Pick.
4. Collect the item from the location shown and tap Picking finished.

Need more detail? Follow the full steps below.

Steps

Step 1 — Tap Pick on the main menu

After you log in, the SFI shows the main menu for your device. Tap Pick (1) to start picking an item.

Note: If your system is configured with multiple devices, you may first see a device selection screen. Tap the device where your item is stored.

Step 2 — Select the item

The item list shows all items available in this device. Depending on the system settings, each row displays 1-3  lines of information and available quantity. In this example each row shows the item ID and description.

Tap the item you want to pick (1). Use the search field (blue) or barcode scanner icon to find items quickly. Note that using a barcode scanner or a keyboard will select the item directly if only one item matches the search.

Tip: Tap Show items not assigned in this device at the bottom to see all items in the system, not only those assigned to this device.

Step 3 — Set the quantity and tap Pick

The quantity screen shows the selected item with its details (item ID, name, description, type, and vendor) and the available quantity.

1. Use the − and + buttons (1) to set the quantity you need. The default is 1 unless changed in the settings for that particular device.
2. Tap Pick (2) to pick this item now.

To pick multiple items in one go, tap Add to pick list instead.

Tip: Tap Related items to see alternative items, or Locations to see where this item is stored.

Step 4 — Collect the item from the location shown

The “Items to pick” screen shows you exactly where to collect each item. It displays the item ID, storage location (for example, A-01-01-01), and quantity (1).

1. Go to the location shown and take the item.
2. Tap Picking finished (2) when you have collected the item.

Note: If your storage device is a vending cabinet, the correct drawer or door opens automatically.

Step 5 — Review the summary

The pick summary confirms what you picked, from which location, and the quantity. A checkmark indicates the pick was processed successfully (green highlight).

Success: You see the “Pick summary” screen with a checkmark next to the item.

Tap Main menu (1) to perform another operation, or Logout to end your session.

Troubleshooting