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This function allows you to optimize the utilization of your resources in an RF environment by reducing the travel times in the warehouse. The aim of this function is to minimize unutilized resources through an optimized distribution of the warehouse tasks. For example, after putaway, a fork lift does not return empty to the goods receipt area, instead it is given a new task before returning to that area, such as a stock removal order.

After completing a warehouse task, the system immediately assigns a new task to the warehouse worker, which is located near to them. Before making each allocation, the system determines the distance, in order to find out the task that is geographically closest for the resource.

You set RF interleaving for resource types. You assign each interleaving-relevant queue to a queue type and to a queue sequence.

RF interleaving

Standard RF function

1. Resource processes a warehouse task of a queue

1. Same queue is processed until it is empty.

2. The subsequent warehouse task comes from another queue, based on the defined queue sequence.

2. The next queue is processed according to the defined queue sequence.

Integration

This function is only available within system-guided processing.

Prerequisites

  • Define the queue type.

    In Customizing for Extended Warehouse Management, choose   Cross-Process Settings   Resource Management   Define Queue Type.  

  • Define the queue sequence. By doing this, you define the processing sequencing of the warehouse tasks.

    On the SAP Easy Access screen, choose   Extended Warehouse Management   Master Data   Resource Management   Maintain Queue Sequence for Resource Group.  

  • Assign the queue to a queue type.

    In Customizing for Extended Warehouse Management, choose   Cross-Process Settings   Resource Management   Define Queues.  

  • You can exclude queues from the queue sequence.

    On the SAP Easy Access screen, choose   Extended Warehouse Management   Master Data   Resource Management   Maintain Queue Sequence for Resource Group.  

  • You can exclude resource types.

    In Customizing for Extended Warehouse Management, choose   Cross-Process Settings   Resource Management   Define Resource Types.