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NAVIGATION
Administrator
Rules Management
Master Data Configuration
Item Master
Inbound Process
Outbound Process
Single Order Process
Wave Order Process
Loading and Shipping
Inventory Management
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The Outbound Process in a Warehouse Management System (WMS) encompasses all activities involved in fulfilling orders and dispatching goods from the warehouse to their final destination. It is a critical component of warehouse operations that directly impacts customer satisfaction, order accuracy, and delivery speed.
Sales Order Creation:
Outbound begins when an order (e.g., sales, transfer, claim) is created in the system. The WMS identifies the required SKUs, quantities, and destination details.
Order Allocation & Picking Plan:
Inventory is reserved based on availability and picking rules (e.g., FIFO, FEFO). The system generates optimized picking tasks for warehouse staff.
Picking:
Items are retrieved from storage locations using system-guided methods such as fast, wave, or standard order picking—often supported by RF devices or mobile scanners.
Packing & Verification:
Picked items are verified against the order, packed according to defined packaging standards, and prepared for shipping. Barcodes and labels are applied as required.
Shipping Documentation:
The system generates necessary shipping documents such as invoices, delivery orders, or bills of lading. Shipments may also be linked to a specific carrier or route.
Staging & Loading:
Packed goods are staged at designated dock areas and loaded onto outbound vehicles for dispatch.
Shipment Confirmation & Inventory Update:
Once loaded and shipped, the system confirms dispatch, updates inventory balances, and sends shipping notifications to integrated systems or customers.
| Order Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Sales Order | Goods shipped to customers for sale or fulfilment |
| Transfer Order | Inventory moved between internal warehouses or locations |
| Return Order | Replacement goods shipped in response to a customer return |
| Claim Order | Items shipped as replacements for damaged, lost, or warranty-claimed products |
| Work Order | Goods picked and issued to support production, assembly, or repair activities |
| Cross Dock Order | Inbound goods routed directly to outbound shipment without warehouse storage |
| Status | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New | N | Sales order is newly created and pending wave planning. |
| Waved | W | Sales order has been assigned to a wave for picking. |
| Released | R | Picking tasks have been released to warehouse staff. |
| Picked | P | All items in the sales order have been picked from inventory. |
| Staged | G | Picked items are staged and awaiting packing or loading. |
| Audited | T | The order has been audited for quantity and/or quality before packing. |
| Packed | A | Items have been packed and are ready for shipping. |
| Loaded | L | Packed goods have been loaded onto the delivery vehicle. |
| Shipped | S | Order has been shipped out and is in transit to the customer. |
| Cancelled | C | Sales order has been cancelled and will not be processed. |
| Partial Picked | H | Only part of the sales order has been picked; awaiting remaining items. |
| Partial Packed | I | Only part of the order has been packed; other items are pending. |
| Partial Released | K | Only part of the order has been released for picking. |
| Partial Loaded | Y | Only part of the order has been loaded onto the vehicle. |
| Partial Shipped | V | Only part of the order has been shipped out. |
| Shorted | X | Some ordered items are out of stock or unavailable; not fulfilled. |
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Outbound Processes