Inventory is tracked from the moment it is received at the dock door, tracked through every step of the warehousing process, until it is directed out the shipping door. Inventory is controlled at the item level, by SKU number and by quantity and location. All tasks are system generated, dynamically directing warehouse personnel via t he Radio Frequency Backbone. This enables warehouse management to run the distribution center using Real-Time qualitative inventory status and quantities.
Upon implementation, before commissioning of the system, a warehouse-wide physical inventory is taken to enter every item the system per its precise location. A Scan of the Location, followed by Scans of the items ensures the item-location match. FDM4 Warehouse Logistics Intelligent Cycle Counting functionality does not require an inventory freeze. Cycle counts are automatically triggered in the background per user-defined requirements. Cycle Counts can be conducted per Location, Zone, Product Group, or Item ID. A Discrepancy Cycle Count is triggered whenever there is a put-away or pick task completed and there is a difference in the actual quantities and the expected quantities. That location is then put on a temporary hold, and a count is triggered.
All locations and items flagged for cycle count are visible on the RF screens. After selecting a location, the employee performs a blind count. If the count doesn't match, a discrepancy record is written which will trigger management action. Actual on-hand quantities aren't changed except via the stock adjustment screen, which clears the discrepancy record.
User Defined inventory replenishment triggers ensure prompt and accurate replenishment. FDM4 Warehouse Logistics can automatically generate these tasks based on Minimum Inventory Quantity Levels per Item, Product Group, or Location. When utilizing the Forward Picking Methodology, FDM4 Warehouse Logistics enables the warehouse manager to replenish all forward picking areas to their defined maximums with a push of a button. Forward picking allows for all picks for a given day/order/wave to be picked out of one high volume area.
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