Introduction

The Warehouse Management System (WMS) introduces the Pallet-In Pallet-Out workflow, a feature designed to enhance inventory management by facilitating efficient handling of bulk shipments at the pallet level. This workflow is particularly beneficial for businesses managing large consignments with limited or no predefined product details, offering greater flexibility in inventory creation and oversight.

Previous Configuration

Previously, each item within a shipment was typically tracked at the SKU level, requiring detailed breakdowns during both receipt and dispatch processes. This method, while precise, posed limitations for high-volume consignments where tracking at the pallet level could provide significant operational efficiencies.

What’s New

The new Pallet-in, Pallet-out workflow empowers businesses to streamline bulk inventory management by enabling efficient receipt and dispatch of entire pallets, without requiring item-specific details upfront. This enhancement simplifies large consignment handling, minimizes processing time, and offers businesses greater agility and control in managing high-volume inventory.

Advantages

▪ Operational Efficiency: Streamlines bulk shipment management by allowing quick pallet-level receipt and dispatch.

▪ Inventory Accuracy: Ensures each pallet’s movement is accurately recorded, enhancing traceability and accountability.

▪ Reduced Processing Time: Simplifies handling of large consignments, minimizing manual entry and reducing processing time for bulk orders.

How to Use

Create Purchase Order (PO)

Step 1: From the primary panel, navigate to the Inbound module.
Step 2: In the secondary panel, select the Purchase Order (PO) module.
Step 3: Create a Purchase Order (PO) without predefined product details.
Step 4: Once the pallet is received, click Process GRN to move to the GRN page.

Step 5: At the GRN page, add Product and Quantity as received.
Step 6: If a product isn’t pre-existing, it will be automatically added to the inventory with the Unit of Measure (UOM) set to pallets.
Step 7: Click on Create & Receive GRN to complete.
Count & Quality Check (QC)

Step 1: From the primary panel, navigate to the Inbound module.
Step 2: In the secondary panel, select Count & QC.
Step 3: Click on Process Counting of GRN, to open the GRN.
Step 4: Click Count and add Product Length, Width, Height, and Weight.
Step 5: Manually enter or scan the SKU, add Received and Missing Quantities, and click Update.
Put Away Process:

Step 1: After updating, click the Put Away button.
Step 2: Alternatively, navigate to the Put Away module in the secondary panel.
Step 3: Click Process Put Away for the pallet.
Step 4: Complete the Put Away by scanning or manually entering the Location and Quantity.
Step 5: Complete the Put Away process.
Outbound Process in Pallets:

Once pallets are received and the Put Away process is complete, users can initiate the outbound process directly in pallets, enabling efficient handling and dispatch of large shipments.

Summary

The Pallet-in Pallet Out workflow transforms bulk inventory handling by enabling efficient pallet-level tracking and management within the WMS. This feature provides the flexibility to receive and ship pallets as cohesive units, improving operational speed, reducing manual input, and ensuring precise inventory control for large shipments