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NAVIGATION
Administrator
Rules Management
Master Data Configuration
Item Master
Inbound Process
Outbound Process
Inventory Management
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The Inbound Process in a Warehouse Management System (WMS) encompasses all activities involved in receiving goods into the warehouse, ensuring accuracy, and preparing items for storage or fulfilment. It serves as the first critical step in inventory management, directly affecting stock accuracy, space utilization, and operational efficiency. The inbound data can be Purchase Order, Transfer Order and Return Order. After received stocks, WMS will guide user to putaway the stocks from inbound staging to storage locations or respective locations based on inbound document type and configuration.
Advance Shipment Notification (ASN):
The system receives a pre-alert (e.g., PO, transfer order) with shipment details, allowing the warehouse to prepare for incoming goods.
Receiving:
Goods arrive at the dock, where warehouse staff verify the shipment against the purchase or transfer order. Scanning of barcodes or serial numbers may occur here.
Inspection and Quality Check:
Items are inspected for damage, quantity accuracy, expiration dates, or compliance with specifications (e.g., lot/serial verification, shelf-life validation).
Labelling and Tagging:
Items or packages may be labelled with system-generated barcodes, license plates (LPs), or putaway instructions for internal tracking.
Putaway:
Verified goods are assigned to appropriate storage locations based on predefined rules (e.g., item type, size, velocity). The system may guide operators via RF devices or mobile terminals.
Inventory Update:
Once stored, the system updates stock levels, statuses (e.g., available, on hold), and locations in real time.
| PO Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Purchase Orders (PO) | External supplier deliveries |
| Transfer Orders (TO) | Inter-warehouse stock movements |
| Return Orders (RO) | Rejections or returns from customers |
| Cross Dock Orders | Immediate reallocation to outbound shipments, bypassing storage |
| Status | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open | O | The purchase order has been created and is awaiting receipt. Items may still be received against this PO. |
| Closed | C | All items in the purchase order have been fully received, and the PO is considered complete. No further action is required. |
| Cancelled | D | The purchase order has been voided or canceled. No receiving or further processing will be allowed. |
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Inbound Processes