VOS Management Series: Episode 5 - Configuring Mobile Devices

Overview

• Continuation of the VOS Management series.
• Previous episode (Ep. 4) focused on vrow layout, arrows, locations, and location profiles.
• Current episode focuses on configuring mobile devices for advanced VOS management processes.
• Future episodes will cover release to Arrow, waving, and load.

Key Topics

Mobile Device Configuration

1. Worker Configuration

   • Workers using mobile devices need to be configured in the system.
   • Device configurations apply globally across all devices used by the worker.
   • Allows for granular settings based on device brand, model, and user ID.

2. Mobile Device Menu Setup

   • Consists of configuring the worker, mobile device, and menu items.
   • Menu items dictate what workers can access; must be linked to workers.
   • Includes options for inbound, inventory, and outbound operations.

Configuration Steps

Worker Configuration in D365

• Steps:
  1. Navigate to Arrow management module under setup.
  2. Click on 'Worker' and select or create a new worker profile.
  3. Ensure worker is listed as an employee or contractor.
  4. Assign default Barrow, site, and location.
  5. Configure permissions such as pick location override, put location override, cycle count supervisor capability, etc.

Mobile Device Configuration

• Device Type: Mobile phones, tablets, handheld devices.
• Configuration in D365:
  • Navigate through Arrow management to mobile device setups.
  • Configure mobile device menu and menu items.
  • Link mobile device menus to workers.

Menu and Items

• Menu Assignment:
  • Assign specific menus to workers based on their roles.
  • Remove unnecessary menu items to restrict access.

Mobile Device Emulator

• Usage: For testing purposes if physical devices are unavailable.
• Access: Via D365 by appending a specific action.
• Functionality: Mirrors mobile device interface for training and testing.

Additional Configuration Options

• VOS App Field Names and Priorities:

  • Define what fields appear on the mobile device.
  • Configure input types (e.g., numeric, alphabetic) and priorities.

• Mobile Device User Settings:

  • Configure user settings like color, bottom option, sound level to match specific devices.

Conclusion

• Episode 5 concludes with configuration of worker, mobile device, and menu items.
• Next episodes will cover release to Arrow and waving processes.
• Recommended to follow the series sequentially for comprehensive understanding.

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