The imported Vision Picking Workflow as addressed by the Set-Up Guide can be easily configured by the user in the Creator according to the respective picking environment and can readily deploy a working solution.
In this section, you will learn about the various components of the Vision Picking Workflow and its available configuration settings.
The image below shows the workflow that includes the components of the picking process:
The shared properties can be viewed via the corresponding tab on the Workflow Properties panel of the Vision Picking Workflow. After selecting the workflow flowchart (background), the panel appears on the right side of the screen. It allows the user in the Creator to adapt the configuration for the entire workflow.
Validation Configuration (if enabled):
Process Configuration:
Layout:
Theming:
Exceptions:
Note: These process exceptions will also be shown as process exceptions under the Pick Location, Article, and Amount components which are explained in detail below. Process exceptions can be chosen from the drop-down menu and are managed by clicking on the Plus or Trash buttons.
Note: Exceptions must be activated for Frontline Workplace users to upload items to the workflow.
External Devices:
Upon selecting a component, the component property panel appears on the right side of the screen. The distinct configurations available for all components in this workflow are listed below. Certain components that are described in the Shared Properties section are not mentioned again.
The "GlobalSettings" component allows the user to edit all components within the workflow.
The "Request Order" component manages pending/available orders.
Global:
Trolley Config:
The "Article" component manages properties related to article validation.
Settings (if enabled):
Exceptions:
The "Amount" component organizes properties related to amount validation.
Settings (if enabled):
Exceptions:
The "EmergencyExit" component defines how quickly a workflow can be left. After 3 failed attempts to communicate with Frontline Command Center, the picker has the option to leave the workflow and return to the main menu. They will be prompted with an error screen that shows them the order ID so that they can inform their supervisor.
The "Progress Check" component determines if unfinished steps are allowed in the pick order or not. In the configuration, the user can define some layout options and picking can be guided automatically.
The "Place Location" component shows the location to which the picked items are to be taken.
Settings (if enabled):
See the Shared Properties section for more information.
Exceptions:
The "Pick Location" component manages properties related to pick location.
Settings:
Exceptions:
The "History" component shows the picks that were completed within an order.
Global:
The "Exceptions" component displays the available exceptions of the current validation step. It is possible to determine the amount of rows and columns here.
The "Postpone" component moves the current pick group to the end of the order.
The "Pause Order" component pauses the current order and allows the user to continue at a later point.
The "Cancel Pick" component cancels the pick.
The "Early deposit" component closes the order. In this case, the already picked items will be confirmed and the rest will be cancelled.
The "Confirm Commit" component confirms the result of the Frontline Command Center.
The "Cancel Order" component cancels the order.
The "Pick Selection" component manages the entered articles.
Selector Type:
Grid Settings:
Attribute To Display:
Display Options:
The "BluetoothSetUp" component allows the user to pair an external barcode scanner via Bluetooth. It is possible to connect to multiple devices. It is possible to skip the component by toggling the button.
Device Type:
Pairing (if enabled):
The "BluetoothPairing" component serves to set up Bluetooth while picking. This is basically the same as the Bluetooth Setup component but accessible within the actual picking process in case the picker needs to change the scanner in the middle of an order.
The "IndirectWork" component keeps track of side tasks for FCC while the picking is in progress.
Selector Type:
Grid Settings:
Indirect Work Entries:
Display Options:
The "ShortPick" component functions as an exception when there are less items required.
Settings (if enabled):
The "Commit Task" component confirms the Frontline Command Center result step.
The "Deposit Cart" component requires the picker to scan the deposit location where they placed the cart in the end. The user can activate or deactivate the deposit by toggling the button.
The "Assist" component allows the Frontline Expert to provide instant instructions to the Frontline Worker.
The component within the Creator enables the user to call an expert within a workflow. It defines when the call should be started and checks for possible difficulties of the employees. Assist directly supports employees operationally via remote calls.
Also, the Frontline Workplace user can:
The "Finish" component ends the workflow. The user can finish the enabled screen by toggling the button.