General Labeling

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Last updated: Nov 14, 2023
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Reference - Labeling / General Labeling General Labeling [LAB004]

The General Labeling module is a handy, standalone program within WMS that you can use for the general Labeling of items in your warehouse.

This module does NOT create unique TrackID labels but is a Labeling tool you can use anytime to produce barcoded labels for stock items that may be missing a label.

As various WMS screens provide the option to scan with the scanner, generating barcoded labels for any product you wish to scan makes a lot of sense.

No third-party Labeling software is required with a WMS installation.

If you don’t like reading, you can watch the video.

Fast Track - General Labeling

fasttrack_GENERAL_LABELLING_Training_General_Transactions_QG - v0.5.pdf

Try it!

General Labeling (pc-based)

  • From the Main Menu you can browse Labeling / General Labeling

General Labeling under the Main Menu

  • The General Labeling screen will open

General Labeling screen

  • There are two label formats configured by default: a 4x4 label (DATASCOPE_GENERAL_LABEL_4X4) and a 4x2.5 label (DATASCOPE_GENERAL_ARTICLE_LABEL_4X2.5)

  • Select a Label Format

  • Select your Warehouse and stock code you wish to print a label for

  • The Description and Long Description will populate automatically on the screen

  • Select a Lot number if the item is lot traceable. You can select any lot number from the list which is available for the selected stock code

  • The Lot Expiry Date field will pre-populate according to the lot number you have selected

  • The Pickface Location will only display if it was configured for the selected stock code

  • The following SYSPRO detail will also display automatically for information purposes:

    • SYSPRO Pack Size

    • Stock Unit of Measure (UOM)

    • Alternative Unit of Measure (Alt UOM)

    • Mass (pulled from the SYSPRO Inventory Master setup)

  • The Customer Stock Code field is a free format text field where you can enter your customer stock code, if applicable

  • There are twelve customizable fields that you can rename to anything you want. To rename these customizable fields, you must go to System Settings:

    • On the Ribbon Bar, select Settings / System Settings

    • Search for Labeling from the System Name drop-down

    • Search for SAMPLE_NOTATIONTEXT1 through to SAMPLE_NOTIFICATIONTEXT12. Their default SettingValue is “Custom Text”, but you can edit this to your desired name

    • These names will then also print on your label

    • Select Apply after you made your changes and close the System Settings screen

  • On your General Labeling screen, you can select Print

  • The Printer pop-up will appear for you to select your printer

  • Ensure the printer Name points to a physical printer.

 

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