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Warehouse Management
Warehouse execution. Fast fulfillment.
Run high-velocity warehouses with wave planning, picking optimization, and shipping control.
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Multi-Type Receipt Processing
Handle PO receipts, ASN receiving, inter-warehouse transfers, customer returns, and blind receiving with automatic PO matching. Full support for line-level matching, over/under tolerances, and catch weight capture.
Dock Door Scheduling & Appointments
Schedule carrier appointments with time slot management to prevent dock congestion. Digital driver check-in with trailer number, seal verification, dock assignment, and performance timestamps.
Catch Weight & Variable Item Handling
Capture actual weights for items sold by unit but measured by weight. Record damage quantities with reason codes and photo attachments for complete receipt documentation.
Lot & Serial Number Tracking
Automatic lot creation during receipt with vendor lot cross-reference capability. Full serial number capture for individually tracked items with complete traceability.
Quality Gate Integration
Configure inspection rules based on vendor, item category, first article, or random sampling. Automatic quality hold placement with designated hold locations until QMS inspection and release.
3-Way Matching & P2P Integration
Validate receipt quantities against PO and supplier invoices for payment authorization. Automatic receipt creation from procure-to-pay shipment notifications with tolerance-based variance handling. ---
Five Picking Strategy Support
Deploy single-order, batch, zone, cluster, and wave picking strategies based on order profiles. Optimize for priority orders, high-volume throughput, or small order efficiency as needed.
TSP-Based Pick Path Optimization
Traveling Salesman Problem algorithms find the shortest path through all pick locations. Serpentine routing minimizes backtracking with dynamic re-sequencing when picks change.
Short Pick & Exception Handling
When inventory is insufficient, record short picks and deallocate remaining quantities for re-allocation or backorder. Maintain order accuracy while handling exceptions smoothly.
FEFO Enforcement & Lot Validation
System enforces picking of earliest expiring lots with picker verification. Prevent shipment of held or quarantined product with automatic lot substitution when authorized.
Labor Standards & Performance Tracking
Include engineered standard times for each pick based on distance, quantity, and handling. Track actual vs. standard performance with productivity metrics per picker for incentive calculations. ---
Configurable Pack Stations
Define stations with capabilities (scale, printer, scanner) and worker assignments. Track real-time station status with workload visibility and priority-based order queuing.
Intelligent Cartonization Engine
First Fit Decreasing bin packing algorithm selects optimal box size from available carton types. Consider dimensional weight vs. actual weight to minimize shipping costs.
Weight Capture & Variance Detection
Integrate pack station scales to capture actual package weights. Compare to expected weights and flag significant variances before shipment to prevent billing disputes.
Comprehensive Label Generation
Generate carrier-compliant shipping labels (UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL), packing lists, DOT hazmat labels, and custom promotional or compliance labels from configurable templates. ---
Major Carrier Integration
Pre-built integrations with UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, LTL carriers, and regional carriers. Support for Ground, Express, and Freight service levels with full service catalogs and surcharges.
Real-Time Rate Shopping
Query rates across all configured carriers in real-time for side-by-side comparison. Automatic selection of lowest-cost carrier meeting service requirements including accessorials.
Address Validation & Correction
USPS address standardization and validation with automatic residential/commercial detection. Flag invalid addresses for correction before shipping to prevent delivery failures.
EDI 856 ASN Generation
Generate ANSI X12 005010 compliant Advance Ship Notices for retail customers. Include shipment-order-pack-item hierarchy with SSCC barcodes and customer-specific mapping.
Manifest & Tracking Integration
Generate end-of-day manifests for carrier pickup. Automatically assign tracking numbers to shipments and packages with customer notification capabilities. ---
ABC & Velocity-Based Cycle Counting
Classify items by value for counting frequency with fast-movers counted more often. Configure counting programs with classification, frequency, and scope parameters.
Blind & Open Count Options
Hide expected quantities for unbiased blind counts or show for verification counts. Trigger automatic recounts when variances exceed configurable thresholds.
Variance Investigation & Adjustment
Categorize variances as normal, elevated, or critical with investigation requirements. Route high variances through approval workflow with audit trail and root cause tracking.
Full Physical Inventory Support
Define freeze periods, generate count tags, and assign teams to zones. Execute dual counting with variance investigation, supervisor review, and financial impact calculation.
Inventory Accuracy Reporting
Track location accuracy, unit accuracy, and dollar accuracy over time. Identify problem areas with recurring variances for targeted improvement. ---
Multi-Warehouse Location Management
Comprehensive warehouse hierarchy with zones, aisles, racks, and bin-level precision. Configure unlimited warehouses with complete location structures from facility down to individual storage positions.
Zone & Bin Configuration
Define receiving, shipping, storage, staging, QC hold, and value-added service zones with specific rules and permissions. Configure bins with dimensions, weight capacity, velocity codes (ABC), and storage constraints for optimal inventory placement.
Real-Time Bin Status & Capacity Monitoring
Track bin status in real-time (available, full, reserved, blocked, damaged) with automatic updates. Monitor utilization at bin, zone, and warehouse levels with alerts when capacity thresholds are exceeded.
GS1 Barcode & Label Generation
Generate GS1-compliant SSCC barcodes, License Plate Numbers (LPN), and full support for GS1 Application Identifiers. Customize ZPL label templates for Zebra printers with company branding and dynamic data fields.
Mobile RF Scanner Integration
Process transactions in real-time with handheld scanners optimized for small displays. Support for Code 128, GS1-128, QR Code, DataMatrix with automatic parsing and offline capability when connectivity is limited. ---
Flexible Wave Types
Create batch waves by carrier/ship date, zone waves for parallel processing, cluster waves for multi-order picking, and single-order waves for priority shipments. Match wave strategy to operational needs.
Intelligent Order Grouping
Group orders by carrier, service level, ship date, customer, or custom attributes to maximize pick efficiency. Configure wave size limits on orders, lines, and units to prevent overloading.
Advanced Allocation Methods
Support FEFO (First Expired First Out), FIFO, LIFO, NEAREST, PRIORITY, and cost-based allocation strategies. Soft allocation reserves inventory while hard allocation deducts immediately.
Lot Control & Status Filtering
Enforce lot requirements including FEFO and lot status validation during allocation. Automatically exclude inventory on quality hold or blocked status from allocation.
Workload Balancing & Peak Leveling
Size waves considering available labor capacity and equipment resources. Distribute work across zones and equipment types to prevent bottlenecks with automatic peak leveling across shifts. ---
Intelligent Bin Suggestion Algorithm
Multi-factor scoring for bin selection weighing item category match, vendor preference, zone assignment, capacity fit, and consolidation opportunities. Reduce putaway decision time while improving space utilization.
Velocity-Based Placement Optimization
Direct high-velocity items to pick-face locations and slow movers to bulk storage automatically. Receive reslotting recommendations based on actual movement patterns for continuous optimization.
Same-Item Consolidation & Zone Affinity
Score bins higher when they already contain the same item or lot to reduce pick locations. Map item categories to preferred zones (hazmat to hazmat, refrigerated to cold) for regulatory compliance.
Multiple Putaway Strategies
Support directed putaway with system-assigned bins, user-directed with validation, cross-dock bypass, and fixed-location strategies. Handle any putaway scenario with appropriate controls.
Multi-Zone Route Optimization
Plan putaway routes across zones to minimize travel with serpentine patterns. Optimize within-zone sequencing by aisle and bin location with return path utilization for additional tasks. ---
Multiple Replenishment Triggers
Support min/max, wave-ahead, demand-driven, and manual replenishment strategies. Configure rule priorities with trigger conditions and quantity calculations.
Intelligent Source Selection
Select source bins using FIFO, FEFO, or nearest logic. Generate tasks automatically when triggers are met with priority assignment for urgent replenishments.
Task Interleaving Integration
Combine replenishment tasks with return trips from picking to eliminate empty travel. Assign tasks to appropriate equipment types based on quantity and location. ---
RMA Authorization & Tracking
Support customer returns, warranty, recall, damaged, overage, and carrier claims. Create return authorizations with expected items and carrier tracking numbers.
Return Receiving & Inspection
Check in return packages with condition assessment and line-level receipt against RMA. Stage received items for inspection with photo documentation of damage.
Disposition Processing
Execute restock, refurbish, scrap, return to vendor, donate, recycle, or quarantine dispositions. Apply automatic disposition rules with approval workflow for high-value items.
Credit Calculation & Processing
Calculate credits based on inspection findings with authorization workflow for large amounts. Integrate with payment systems for refund execution. ---
Flexible Inspection Rules
Configure triggers by item, category, vendor, first article, or random sampling percentage. Link inspection types to rules with designated hold locations.
Quality Hold Lifecycle
Track hold status (pending, in progress, passed, failed, waived) with maximum hold duration and escalation. Support auto-release after specified days when configured.
Inspection Recording & Notifications
Record pass, fail, or conditional results with disposition actions. Alert quality teams on hold creation and escalate overdue holds automatically. ---
Pre-Allocated & Opportunistic Cross-Dock
Identify cross-dock eligible items during receiving for pre-allocated orders or real-time demand matching. Support merge-in-transit consolidation from multiple sources.
Streamlined Cross-Dock Processing
Route items to cross-dock staging rather than storage with immediate outbound allocation. Track touch reduction and dock-to-stock time for performance measurement. ---
Multi-Type Transfer Support
Execute inter-warehouse transfers, intra-warehouse zone-to-zone moves, and cross-company transfers. Track inventory in-transit with automatic adjustments at origin and destination.
MRP Integration
Generate transfer orders from MRP planned transfers with complete inventory visibility. Maintain full traceability from creation through receipt. ---
Kitting Job Management
Create and track kitting jobs with priorities, due dates, and worker assignments. Define kit BOMs specifying components and finished kit relationships.
Assembly & Bundling Operations
Stage inventory at kitting stations for assembly with on-the-fly bundling during packing. Monitor throughput and completion rates with active job KPIs. ---
Complete Yard Location Tracking
Manage spot locations, staging areas, gate checkpoints, scale locations, and maintenance areas. Track dry vans, reefers, flatbeds, containers, and tankers with full status visibility.
Automated Yard Operations
Execute check-in workflows with driver registration, seal verification, and spot assignment. Generate tasks for spot-to-dock moves with check-out inspection and departure timestamps.
Dock Door Configuration & Scheduling
Configure receiving, shipping, or dual-purpose doors with equipment requirements. Manage appointment types with time slots and carrier self-service booking portal.
Yard Capacity & Dwell Time Analytics
Monitor real-time spot utilization by zone with appointment integration for capacity planning. Track trailer dwell time to identify bottlenecks and detention issues. ---
Multi-Task Route Combination
Combine pick, putaway, and replenishment tasks into optimized routes. Add opportunistic tasks when workers pass nearby locations for maximum efficiency.
Advanced Route Algorithms
TSP-based optimization sequences tasks for minimum total travel. Nearest neighbor heuristics with 2-opt improvement for real-time task sequencing.
30-40% Travel Reduction
Eliminate empty return trips by assigning productive tasks in both directions. Configure task type mix with equipment constraints and time/distance limits.
Route Efficiency Analytics
Compare interleaved vs. non-interleaved execution to quantify savings. Analyze routes historically for continuous improvement opportunities. ---
Vehicle Template Library
Pre-configured templates for 53' dry vans, refrigerated trailers, containers, and LTL positions. Configure interior dimensions, payload limits, and axle weight constraints.
3D Bin Packing Algorithm
First Fit Decreasing Height optimization for item placement with weight distribution for axle compliance. Respect LIFO loading for multi-stop delivery efficiency.
Constraint Handling
Honor fragile item protection, stacking limits, and orientation requirements. Alert for overweight, balance issues, LIFO violations, and temperature conflicts.
Loading Instructions & Metrics
Output X, Y, Z coordinates for each item with step-by-step loading sequence. Report cube, weight, and floor utilization percentages for optimization tracking. ---
Voice System Integration
Integration architecture for Vocollect, Honeywell, and similar voice systems. Support standard command vocabulary with multi-language voice prompts.
Hands-Free Workflows
Execute picking, putaway, and cycle counting with voice direction and confirmation. Verify locations through check digits and confirm quantities verbally. ---
Temperature Zone Configuration
Define frozen, refrigerated, cool, and controlled room temperature zones with target temperatures and tolerance ranges. Map products to required zones with validation during putaway.
Multi-Sensor Integration & Monitoring
Support WiFi, Bluetooth, wired, and cellular temperature sensors with calibration tracking. Configure reading intervals with continuous data logging for all monitored locations.
Excursion Detection & Alert Management
Multi-level alerts (warning, critical, emergency) with routing to responsible personnel. Document corrective actions with root cause analysis and product impact assessment.
Chain of Custody Documentation
Record product handoffs between parties with timestamps and temperatures. Capture electronic signatures for custody acknowledgment with complete temperature history.
Regulatory Compliance Reporting
Generate reports formatted for FDA, cGMP, ISO, HACCP, and custom requirements. Maintain complete audit trails with temperature compliance certificates for shipments. ---
Complete UN Classification Support
Full support for all UN hazard classes and divisions from explosives to miscellaneous hazardous materials. Assign UN numbers, proper shipping names, packing groups, and hazard classes to items.
Segregation Rule Enforcement
Define compatibility matrices specifying which hazard classes can be stored together. Validate during putaway to prevent incompatible co-location with minimum separation distances.
Safety Data Sheet Management
Store SDS documents with version tracking and expiration monitoring. Enable quick access from item records, bin locations, and mobile devices with regulatory update notifications.
Hazmat Training & Certification Tracking
Track employee hazmat training by course, date, and expiration. Map job roles to required certifications with advance expiration alerts and task assignment validation.
DOT Shipping Paper Generation
Generate DOT-compliant hazmat shipping papers automatically with 24-hour emergency contacts. Calculate vehicle placard requirements with complete documentation packages for drivers. ---
Complete Client Configuration
Set up 3PL clients with billing address, payment terms, contract dates, and credit limits. Track contract terms with minimum charges and special conditions.
Flexible Rate Card Management
Define charges for storage, handling, shipping, value-added services, and more. Support per-pallet, per-case, per-unit, weight-based, and hourly pricing with tiered volume breaks.
Automatic Activity Capture
Record billing activities automatically from WMS operations with manual entry for non-system activities. Reference source documents with quantities, timestamps, and worker identification.
Invoice Generation & Revenue Recognition
Close billing periods to calculate charges and generate detailed invoices. Apply configurable tax rules with proper revenue recognition for accurate accounting. ---
Engineered Labor Standards
Define task time standards based on time studies with setup, travel, handling, and completion components. Calculate performance percentage from actual vs. standard time.
Achievement Badge System
Award badges for milestones like first pick, 100 picks, and perfect days across bronze, silver, gold, platinum, and diamond tiers. Display progress and earned badges on worker profiles.
Team Competitions & Leaderboards
Run daily, weekly, or special event competitions with customizable scoring rules. Display real-time leaderboards for individual and team rankings with rewards integration.
Streak Tracking & Bonuses
Track daily goal streaks, accuracy streaks, and perfect day streaks with multiplier bonuses. Include grace periods or recovery mechanisms for sustained engagement.
Performance Dashboards & Reporting
Provide personal dashboards with metrics, trends, and rankings. Generate team and management reports for workforce planning and optimization. ---
Real-Time 3D Warehouse Model
Three.js-based visualization with zones, aisles, racks, and bins on uploaded floor plans. Configure scale and origin for accurate spatial representation.
Dynamic Bin State Visualization
Color-code bins showing empty, occupied, active pick/putaway, blocked, and reserved states. Display fill percentage and currently active tasks on each bin.
AMR Robot Tracking
Visualize Autonomous Mobile Robot positions in real-time with current task routes. Display status indicators (idle, moving, picking, charging, error) with battery level warnings.
Activity & Dwell Time Heatmaps
Overlay color intensity showing activity levels and pick frequency for slotting optimization. Identify bottlenecks through dwell time visualization by location.
Visual Alert Integration
Highlight problems directly on the 3D model including blocked bins and low battery alerts. Click through from visualization to detailed alert information. ---
Unified Operations Hubs
Consolidated inbound view of receiving, putaway, and staging tasks. Consolidated outbound view of picking, packing, and shipping with cross-functional exception monitoring.
Slotting & Layout Optimization
Define slotting rules with velocity-based optimization recommendations. Configure warehouse layout with zone, aisle, and bin geometry for travel reduction.
Pick-to-Light (PTL) Integration
Assisted picking interface for high-velocity zones with light-directed workflows. Improve picking speed and accuracy in fast-moving areas.
Real-Time Inventory Visibility
Bin-level inventory view with quality hold tracking and release queues. See inventory position across all locations with complete lot and serial details.
Demand Forecasting & Capacity Planning
Volume forecasts drive labor and wave planning with workload projections by shift and zone. Optimize staffing and resource allocation based on predicted demand.
LPN Lifecycle Management
Create, track, and manage License Plate Numbers throughout their lifecycle. Enable full pallet and container tracking from receipt through shipment.
Comprehensive Operational Reporting
WMS operational and compliance reporting for performance measurement. Track throughput, productivity, accuracy, and utilization metrics across all operations.
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