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Wms functions & differentiators
The document outlines various functions and differentiators of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including receiving, putaway, picking, shipping, and inventory management. It also highlights specific differentiator functions such as order planning, tracking, and reverse logistics, along with interfaces for material handling and storage operations. Additionally, it discusses storage and putaway functionalities, replenishment processes, and the importance of scalability and configurability in WMS.
Wms functions & differentiators
- 1. WMS Functions &differentiators Compiled by: Ram S. 5/12/2014
- 2. WMS Functions • Receiving –Blind – ASN/EDI – Conventional or Automatic • Putaway – Dedicated, Random or Hybrid – Location Selection: System or Operator – Put Confirmation • Picking and Shipping – Pick by Order, Batch, Wave – Pick Confirmation – Shipping Check Lists – Manifests, Bills of Lading
- 3. WMS Differentiator functions •Order Planning & Scheduling • Unit of Measure Conversion • Location Management / Slotting • Inventory Allocation • Shelf Life Monitoring • Lot & Serial Number Tracking • Order Picking - Piece Pick, Case Pick, and Pallet Pick Operations. • Cartoning or Cartonization • Cycle Counting • Replenishment & Consolidation • Task Assignment & Monitoring • Reverse Logistics • Scalability & Configurability • Upgrade Support
- 4. Material Handling Interfaces •Conveyor • Sortation • Palletizer • AGVs • Pick (Pack)-To-Light • Carousel • AS/RS
- 5. WMS - SystemsInterfaces • Purchasing • Order Management • MRP / MES • Labor Standards / LMS • Load Planning • Freight Rating / TMS • Slotting
- 6. WMS Storage &Putaway Functions • Location Selection • Override • Location Confirmation • Crossdocking • Relocation • Consolidation
- 7. Inventory Management • Lot,Date Code, and Serial Number Tracking • Shelf-Life Monitoring and Rotation • Catch Weighing • Routine and Exception Cycle Counting • Full Physicals
- 8. Replenishment • Forward PickLocations • Floating Forward Pick • Replenishment Trigger Controls • Demand Replenishment • Batch Replenishment • Reslotting
- 9. Staging and Shipping •Trailer Scheduling / Processing • Staging Location Management • Staged Load Confirmation • Door / Truck Verification • Shipping Labels • Manifests / Bills of Lading • Shipment Confirmation
- 10. Missing? • I thinkI am missing some other features…but need to see what when we have Manhattan!! •
Editor's Notes
- #3 These are standalone and independent WMS functions, that can be integrated for 4 walls of WMS testing – and can be leveraged for SV Based on how they are categorized at System level and thru multiple interfaces OR LAN (Local Area Network).
- #8 Additionally, some WMS permit lot and serial number tracking and allocation to orders and monitor shelf life to eliminate or reduce obsolescence. Finally, the ability of the WMS to update inventory status by location anywhere within the facility as transactions occur precludes the need for facility shutdown for physical inventory taking. Indeed, many users have been able to use the WMS’ cycle counting capability to eliminate full physicals altogether.