ASCTrac® WMS Receiving Module

"We increased receiving productivity by 25%, increased inventory accuracy to 99.9%, and provided better resource planning for our managers. We also increased our ability to handle inbound containers for better inventory planning."

Bob C. - ASCTrac® customer

As a warehouse manager, you know inventory accuracy begins with efficient, optimized, and validated receiving operations - receiving items against purchase orders, Advance Ship Notices (ASNs), warehouse transfer orders, manufacturing orders, release numbers, etc.

Information about purchase orders received at your dock should be validated, collected, and updated in real time so that data is instantly available to all other areas of your business, and tasks are immediately assigned to warehouse operators in order to optimize workflow.

The ASCTrac ® WMS Receiving/Putaway Module sets the stage for your warehouse efficiency and accuracy. It utilizes auto-identification (bar code - RFID) techniques, real-time wireless mobile devices, and provides directed workflow with built-in-configurable warehouse optimization logic.

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Full Receiving Functions:

The ASCTrac ® WMS base package includes the ability to manage all aspects of receiving. This includes regular PO receiving, customer returns, ASN's, transfers, oversea's containers, 3PL specific methods, service and repair returns, technician returns, and more.

As items are received into your warehouse, information (PO number, item number, skid/pallet ID, lot number, quantity, etc.) is validated and updated via portable or fork truck mounted wireless computers (or you can receive directly into a PC). Using configurable, system-directed logic (putaway algorithms), ASCTrac ® WMS directs operators to appropriate putaway locations for each item received. Operators are prompted (via wireless computers) to take items to the nearest bulk stock or replenishment location(s), cross-dock items to production, staging or shipping areas, place items in QC hold areas (based upon extensive QC logic), or put down items in any other supervisor-defined zones. Support is provided for on-the-fly location queries on their wireless computers to determine alternate locations.

Flexibility in Receiving Functions:

In addition to wireless users being directed for putaway and other system logic, the ASCTrac ® WMS Receiving/Putaway Module supports configurable location and zone attributes for storing hazardous items, refrigerated items, fast moving items (ABC), etc. Plus, the ASCTrac Receiving/Putaway Module allows workflow priority levels, material handling requirements, item/location dimensions and capacities, and consolidates "like" items whenever possible.

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Features:

• Purchase Orders and production requests can be downloaded from any host system, or manually entered into a PC running the ASCTrac ® WMS Receiving/Putaway Module. An optional ASCTrac ® WMS Purchase Order Module is available for complete system integration.
• Receive via expected receipts, ASNs, release numbers, blind receipts, etc.
• Once items are received, identified, counted, inspected, and labeled, ASCTrac ® WMS directs operators (via portable RF scanning terminals) to proper locations and zones using built-in ABC-type logic, cross-docking, replenishment and other supervisor-defined capabilities.
• Variances as a result of differences in actual vs. expected item quantities can be reviewed by creating and printing reports, or simply by reviewing reports on-screen.
• The ASCTrac ® WMS Receiving/Putaway Module supports skid/pallet tracking, lot and serial number tracking, date code and expiration tracking, and direct returns processing.
• Reconciliation for damaged goods received, shortages, and back orders is also supported.
• Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) receipts supported.
• You can even label and receive items into your warehouse directly from your production line (finished goods putaway), or issue items directly from production to staging or shipping areas.
• All receiving transactions are real-time with your database and are 100% validated. Host updates are configurable, and real-time host interfaces are available.
• ASCTrac ® WMS can also track operator and supplier performance statistics.
• ASCTrac ® WMS supports multiple sites, and other user-configurable functions

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Benefits:

• Helps achieve 100% efficiency with directed functions
• Helps achieve 100% inventory accuracy at all levels
• With your new found automation, you will have happier customers!

See our other module pages for additional functionality and details. Information on other available modules (and the tremendous features list) can also be obtained by contacting ASC or one of our Solution Partners.

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