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LPN Management Overview

The LPN (License Plate Number) module lets you manage LPNs in your warehouse. An LPN is a unique identifier for a pallet, container, or group of products. You can move LPNs between locations and handle replenishment operations associated with LPNs.

LPN Management

What is an LPN?

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An LPN (License Plate Number) is a unique identifier assigned to a pallet, container, or group of products in your warehouse. LPNs help track inventory as it moves through your warehouse.

Main uses:

  • Track pallets and containers
  • Move inventory between locations
  • Link products to replenishment requests
  • Organize products for picking and shipping
  • Manage inventory by location

Why Use LPN Management?

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Move Inventory

Move entire LPNs from one location to another. This is faster than moving individual bins or products.

Track Locations

Know exactly where each LPN is located. The system shows current location and category for each LPN.

Handle Replenishment

Process replenishment requests linked to specific LPNs. See all replenishments for an LPN and complete them together.

Multiple Locations

Handle LPNs that exist in multiple locations. The system helps you select the correct location when needed.

How to Access LPN Management

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  1. Open the Main Menu

    From the login screen, sign in with your credentials. You’ll see the main menu with all available features.

  2. Select LPN

    Tap the LPN icon in the main menu. The app checks your user permissions and opens the LPN Management screen.

  3. Choose an Option

    Select Move to relocate an LPN, or Replenishment to process replenishment requests.

LPN Management Screen Overview

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The LPN Management screen has two main options:

Main elements:

  • Move option: Tap to move an LPN from one location to another
  • Replenishment option: Tap to process replenishment requests for an LPN
  • Search field: Enter or scan an LPN number
  • Send button: Process your entry after entering an LPN
  • Camera icon: Tap to use the device camera for barcode scanning
  • Clear list button: Clear the current LPN and start fresh

Two Main Functions

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Move LPN

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Move LPN

What it does:

  • Moves an entire LPN from one location to another
  • Shows current location and category
  • Lists all bins and products in the LPN
  • Verifies destination location before moving

Best for: Relocating pallets or containers to new storage locations

Process:

  1. Enter or scan the LPN you want to move
  2. View current location and products
  3. Enter destination location
  4. Confirm the move

Replenishment LPN

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Replenishment LPN

What it does:

  • Shows all replenishment requests linked to an LPN
  • Displays replenishment details (SKU, quantity, account)
  • Lets you complete replenishments by location
  • Shows total SKUs and items for the LPN

Best for: Processing replenishment requests that are grouped by LPN

Process:

  1. Enter or scan the LPN
  2. View list of replenishment requests
  3. Select a replenishment to process
  4. Enter destination location
  5. Complete the replenishment

Key Features

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Location Information

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When you scan an LPN, the system shows:

  • Current location: Where the LPN is currently stored
  • Category: The category of the current location
  • Multiple locations: If the LPN exists in multiple locations, you can select which one to work with

Bin Details

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For Move operations, you can see:

  • All bins contained in the LPN
  • Products in each bin
  • SKU information
  • Quantities

Replenishment Details

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For Replenishment operations, you can see:

  • Replenishment ID
  • Account information
  • SKU and product details
  • Expected quantities
  • Lot and expiration dates
  • UOM (Unit of Measure)

Location Validation

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The system checks locations before moving:

  • Verifies destination location exists
  • Checks location capacity
  • Confirms category compatibility
  • Warns if moving to a new location type

💡 Best Practices

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Scan LPNs

Use barcode scanning to enter LPNs quickly. Scanning is faster and more accurate than manual entry.

Verify Locations

Always verify the destination location before moving an LPN. Make sure the location can hold the LPN.

Check Multiple Locations

If an LPN exists in multiple locations, select the correct one from the list before proceeding.

Complete Replenishments

When processing replenishments, complete all items for an LPN together to keep inventory accurate.

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