# Allocation

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* **Zones to Include** - comma separated list of zones to include in allocation process (i.e. A1,B1,C1).
* **Work Area Zones** - comma separated list of zones to include for work area (i.e. A1,B2,C3).
* **Expiry Allowance** - minimum number of days to be allowed on an expiry product to b allocated. This option is overridden by a customer settings.
* **Auto Assign Work Area** - whether to automatically assign work area. First empty bin will be used in work area zones will be assigned.
* **Allocation Style** - selection of allocation behaviour. Options include:
  * FIFO - first in, first out
  * LIFO - last in, first out
  * BinName - based on alphanumeric bin sorting.
  * Most Product First - attempts to consume product from bin/lpn with most quantity of product first
  * Least Product First - attempts to consume product from bin/lpn with least quantity of product first
* **Short Options** -  selection for short behaviour. Options include:
  * Pick Short - will allow shipping shorted orders
  * Hold Short - does not release order for picking but reserves the stock
* **Expiry Allocation Precedence** - expiry controlled items override allocation style. Options include: No Precedence, Oldest First, Newest First.
* **Lot Allocation Style** - lot controlled items allocation style. Options include: Alphabetical, Max Qty First, Min Qty First, Inherit.
* **Allow Partial Lots** - allow partial lot allocation. If enabled, the system will allow multiple lots to be picked.
* **Obey Zone Sequence** - whether zone sequence setup on Allocation screen should be enforced during allocation (i.e. Zones A, B, C will enforce stock to be first allocated from zone A then B then C).
* **Allocate bulk** - include LPNs in Bulk Zones during allocation to pick/replenish from.
* **Hold Letdown** - whether to hold order for Letdown.
* **Packsize Breakdown** - whether to issue packsize breakdown requests and hold order.
* **Allocate Eaches -** whether to allow allocating eaches for packsize controlled items.

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