Integrating Bar-coding With MSCA

February 27, 2009 12:30 PM 1:10 PM

Presented By

Gary Wojda, PMP

gwojda@astcorporation.com

Rahul Maniyambeth
rmaniyam@astcorporation.com

Agenda
This presentation will provide a general overview of Oracle MSCA and address the base business process requirements and constraints for bar coding. Introduction MSCA Overview Bar-code Types Organization Setup and Configuration Scanner/Printer Hardware Label Output and Design Questions and Answers

MSCA

MSCA

MSCA
Code Standards Comply with standards for Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC) Data Field Identifiers (DFI)
Assigned to fields in the form Must be supported by the mobile device Must be supported by the application

Data Stream Indicator (DSI)

ASCII Control Character

Customized Scanning
Java Call Out PL/SQL Call Out

MSCA
Setups Configure mobile device to prefix ASCII control character Configure the mobile server to recognize the control character Setup the application to recognize the DFIs for each field in the AK Dictionary Attribute level or Region Items level

MSCA
Setups Oracle WMS Profile Option Concatenation Delimiter
WMS: Item/Revision Delimiter WMS: PO Number/Line Delimiter WMS: Subinventory/Locator Delimiter

Does not work in conjunction with a DFI prefix

Each value must be scanned independently

ASCII Control Characters

Can incorporate DFI value strings

Bar Code

Bar Code

Bar-code Types
Code 39 - An alpha-numeric bar code that encodes uppercase letters, numbers and some symbols; it is also referred to as Barcode/39, the 3 of 9 Code and LOGMARS Code. Code 11 - High density numeric barcode used mostly in labeling telecommunications components. Codabar - A numeric barcode encoding numbers with a slightly higher density than Code 39.

Code 128 - Alphanumeric barcode with three character sets. Supports Code-128, GS1-128 (Formerly known as UCC/EAN128) and ISBT-128. GS1 Databar formerly known as RSS Symbology. Used to encode the GTIN and other GS1 related data. MSI Plessey Designed by the Plessey Company in England and is used primarily in libraries and retail applications, such as on grocery store shelves.

Code 93 - Similar to Code 39, but requires two checksum characters.

Interleaved 2 of 5 - The Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbology encodes numbers in pairs, similar to Code 128 set C.

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Bar-code Types
Intelligent Mail - A new USPS barcode that combines POSTNET and PLANET data into a single bar code. Formerly referred to as OneCode and the 4-State barcode. UPC, EAN & GTIN - This is one of the most common barcode types. It is used to encode the GTIN and also used to create JAN, ISBN and Bookland barcodes. Aztec Fonts - A 2D matrix barcode type that does not require quiet zones. POSTNET & PLANET - Used by US post offices for mail delivery and tracking.

RM4SCC - Used by post offices in England, Australia and a few other countries.

Data Matrix Fonts - A matrix symbol that allows very efficient encoding of data into a square barcode with error correction. PDF417 Fonts - This unique 2D barcode type is commonly used on FedEx shipping labels and can be decoded with a PDF capable laser or CCD scanner.

MaxiCode Fonts - Used primarily by UPS to route and track packages.

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Bar-code Types

Code 39 Codabar Discrete 2 of 5 EAN-13 UPC/EAN supplementals Webcode Composite C Macro PDF-417 RSS Expanded Data Matrix US Planet Canadian 4-state

Code 128 Code 11 MSI UPCA Coupon Code TLC39 Micro PDF-417 (Macro) Micro PDF-417 RSS Limited Maxi Code UK 4-state Japanese 4-state

Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 EAN-8 UPCE Trioptic 39 Composite AB PDF-417 QR Code RSS-14 US Postnet Australian 4-state Dutch Kix

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Organization
Organization/Warehouse Layout
How many Orgs or Subinventories Size and Structure Wireless Access

Account Structure or Aliases

User Familiarity Complexity

Item Names and Descriptions

Segments Delimiters

Which Transactions to Incorporate Expertise of Users

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Scanner/Printer Hardware

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Scanner/Printer Hardware

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Scanner/Printer Hardware

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Scanner/Printer Hardware
Printer Vendors
Zebra Intermec Cognitive Solutions Datamatec Toshiba TEC Printronix Sata

Scanner Vendors
Motorola (Symbol) Siemens Code Intermec Microscan Metrologic Honeywell Datalogic

Distributors
Clear Orbit Unibar

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Scanner/Printer Hardware
Oracle Printer and Server Partners

Oracle, Label Printing Strategies, Dec-06

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Labels
Oracle support 2 types of label printing 3rd Party label software & a print server
Loftware Optio

XML enabled Direct Label Printer

Zebra Intermec

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Labels
Print Server XML File created in specified Directory Printer Server picks the XML file Translates to the printer native language Prints on the Label Printer

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Labels
Direct Label Printing XML Label formats saved on the printer Label fields mapped in Oracle Oracle calls APIs pushes the XML data to printer through TCP/IP Prints the label

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Labels

Adair, Sabine

*Adair=Sabine*

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Labels

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Labels

Department 121
Cost Center 061
*505.121.061.54115.0000*

O&M.PUB INFO & COMM-DIRECTOR.GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE.OFFICE SUPPLIES.

*505.121.061.57917.0000*

O&M.PUB INFO & COMM-DIRECTOR.GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE.PROMOTIONS.

Cost Center 211

*505.121.211.54115.0000*

O&M.PUB INFO & COMM-DIRECTOR.TERMINAL BUILDING.OFFICE SUPPLIES.

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Labels

Row 2 Section D01 through D13

*CR1/CR1-02-D01-01-*

D01-01

*CR1/CR1-02-D02-02-*

D02-02

*CR1/CR1-02-D03-02-*

D03-02

*CR1/CR1-02-D01-02-*

D01-02

*CR1/CR1-02-D02-03-*

D02-03

*CR1/CR1-02-D03-03-*

D03-03

*CR1/CR1-02-D01-03-*

D01-03

*CR1/CR1-02-D02-04-*

D02-04

*CR1/CR1-02-D03-04-*

D03-04

*CR1/CR1-02-D01-04-*

D01-04

*CR1/CR1-02-D02-05-*

D02-05

*CR1/CR1-02-D03-05-*

D03-05

*CR1/CR1-02-D01-05-*

D01-05

*CR1/CR1-02-D02-06-*

D02-06

*CR1/CR1-02-D03-06-*

D03-06

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Labels

Row 24 Section B04-07 Drill Bits Item Number Drill Bit Size/Description Locator Locator Description

*445-06-00010*

1/16"

*CR1/CR1-24-B04-06-A*

B04-06-A

*445-06-00011*

5/64"

*CR1/CR1-24-B04-06-B*

B04-06-B

*445-06-00012*

3/32" MSC#81181067

*CR1/CR1-24-B04-06-C*

B04-06-C

*445-06-00013*

7/64"

*CR1/CR1-24-B04-06-D*

B04-06-D

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Labels

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References
Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Implementation Guide Oracle Mobile Supply Chain User Guide Oracle Warehouse Management Implementation Guide Oracle Warehouse Management User Guide Oracle XML Publisher Administration and Developers Guide White Papers
Oracle, Label Printing Strategies, Dec-06 Oracle, Customization of Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Applications and Oracle Warehouse Management System, Sep-02 Oracle, Oracle Mobile Applications Graphical User Interface Client, Feb-05 Zebra, Bar Code Printing Options for Zebra Printers with Oracle WMS and MSCA, 2007
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Questions and Answers

Questions and Open Discussions

Contact Information

Gary Wojda, PMP

Email: gwojda@astcorporation.com Phone: 630-778-1180 Presentation Copy www.astcorporation.com/papers/ncoaug
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