Overview
When starting the sorting process in Skublox, you have the freedom to choose the best sorting method for your fulfillment team. Sorting orders is typically done with the help of a mobile scanner or a smartphone equipped with a scanner ring. In addition to that, sorting multiple units at once and keying in product barcodes are also supported methods.
You can:
- Sort orders via a mobile scanner
- Sort orders via smartphone and scanner ring
- Sort multiple units
- Key in product barcodes
Sort products via mobile scanner
Before using mobile scanners for order sorting, you must configure your devices properly. Follow the instructions for the Skublox Sorter App.
The following workflow is recommended as the most efficient:
- Scan the product barcode with your mobile scanner. The assigned slot will light up with your unique color.
- Place the product into the assigned slot.
- Scan the barcode of the slot.
Sort products via smartphone and scanner ring
- Scan the product barcode with your scanner ring. The assigned slot will light up with your unique color.
- Place the product into the assigned slot.
- Scan the barcode of the slot.
Sort multiple products
Some orders will have multiple units of a product. To sort multiple units of the same product with a single scan, follow these steps:
- Scan the product. Skublox will display the total number of units required for this product.
- Tap the number of units to sort all of them. Alternatively, use + and – to adjust the quantity to sort.
- Scan the barcode of the slot.
Key in product barcodes
- Select a Skublox Wall.
- Choose to sort with or without a picklist.
- Select one of the available options:
- Tap the pencil icon to key in a specific product barcode directly. When using a smartphone and scanner ring, tap the Barcode field.
- Tap the 🗲 icon to receive product suggestions and choose the product you want to sort. Select Key in and manually enter the barcode of the product.
- (Optional) Enter your PIN code.A PIN code may be required if pre-configured. Learn more about PIN codes here.
- The assigned slot will light up with your unique color.
- Place the product into the assigned slot and scan the slot’s barcode to confirm the sort.
Learn more about product suggestions here.