What is Picqer AutoSplit?
AutoSplit allows Picqer to split an order across multiple picklists. This is done based on availability and warehouse.
Partial delivery
If not all ordered products are in stock, AutoSplit allows partial delivery to ship part of the order. Picqer creates a picklist for the available products and backorders for the products that are out of stock.
Distribution accross warehouses
For each order, it is determined which warehouse(s) may be used to ship the products from. If not all products are in stock in one warehouse, AutoSplit ensures an efficient distribution across the available warehouses.
Minimize number of warehouses
Whenever one of the selected warehouses has all products in stock, Picqer will choose to ship the entire order from that warehouse. Multiple warehouses with all products in stock for a particular order? Picqer designates the warehouse with the highest priority (lowest priority number) to ship this order.
Not possible to ship an order from only one warehouse? Picqer will always minimize the number of warehouses that are used. A picklist is made for each used warehouse.
Backorders
When AutoSplit is switched off, the order will not be split. A picklist is only created when all products can be delivered from one warehouse. Until then, all products remain in backorder.
When direct delivery is not possible even with AutoSplit, Picqer creates backorders for the remaining products. These are assigned to warehouses where other products are already being delivered and preferably where this product is already being picked.
Moment of calculation
AutoSplit runs while an order is processing. Picqer then calculates once which products can be shipped and from which warehouse(s). In two situations, this is recalculated later on:
- The moment AutoSplit is switched on (again), Picqer recalculates from which warehouse(s) it can be delivered best. You can enable this setting for a specific order by editing the details and setting AutoSplit to "Yes".
- The option "Run AutoSplit again" in the backorders overview allows Picqer to recalculate for all backorders which picklists can be made. Either by creating a partial delivery or by moving backorders to a warehouse with available stock. This way, you deliver backordered products to the customer as quickly as possible.
