WMS : Weight Tolerance Configuration

Contents

Introduction

Previous Configuration

What’s New

Advantages

How to Use

Warehouse Configuration

Order Packing Process

Summary

Release Note

Release Date: December 17, 2024

 

Introduction

The Warehouse Management System (WMS) introduces an Enhanced Weight Tolerance Configuration feature to improve flexibility during weight validation at the Quality Check (QC) stage of packing. This new capability empowers warehouses to accommodate specific weight validation requirements by enabling configurable tolerance limits for both lower and higher weight deviations.

Previous Configuration

Previously, the system enforced strict weight validation during the QC stage:

1. Only Equal or Higher Weights Allowed: Users could only input an actual gross weight that was equal to or greater than the expected gross weight.
2. No Lower Weight Tolerance: The system did not allow entering weights lower than expected value, even when operationally necessary.

Note: The expected weight is automatically calculated by the system based on the actual weight defined at the product level.

What’s New

1. Configurable Tolerance Limits:
   
   A new setting, “Weight Tolerance Range During QC,” enables users to define tolerance percentages for:
   1. Lower Weight Deviation: The permissible percentage below the expected weight.
   2. Higher Weight Deviation: The permissible percentage above the expected weight
      
      
2. Default Behaviour:
   When the setting is turned ON:
   1. Lower Weight Restriction: No lesser weights are allowed (default is 0% tolerance).
   2. Higher Weight Allowance: There is no restriction on weights exceeding the expected value.
      
      
3. Updated Validation Rules:
   If the entered weight is:
   1. Within Tolerance Limits: The system accepts the input.
   2. Outside Tolerance Limits: An error message appears: “Entered weight is outside the allowed tolerance range.”
4. Exact Weight Enforcement Option:
   If the setting is disabled, the system strictly enforces the exact weight match, disallowing any deviations from the expected value.

Advantages

1. Enhanced Flexibility: Adapts to operational weight variations due to differences in material or packaging, improving workflow efficiency.
2. Tailored Customization: Allows for configurable tolerance settings that align with unique warehouse operations and workflows.
3. Improved Accuracy: Supports precise weight validation for more reliable packing and shipping processes.

How to Use

Warehouse Configuration  

Step 1: Navigate to the Warehouse section from the primary navigation panel.

Step 2: Select ‘All Warehouses’ from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Locate the desired warehouse in the list and click the Edit icon in the Action column.

Step 4: Go to the Settings tab and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the newly added setting: "Weight Tolerance Range During QC".

Step 5: Check the box to enable the setting.

Step 6: Enter the Lesser Weight Limit (%) and Greater Weight Limit (%) percentages.

Step 7: Click the Update Warehouse button to save the changes.

Note: After updating the warehouse settings, users must log out and log back into both the app and UI for the changes to take effect.

 Order Packing Process

Step 1: Navigate to the Order module from the primary navigation panel.

Step 2: Navigate to the Pack sub-module in the secondary panel.

Step 3: Select the Quality Check (QC) action for the desired shipment.

Step 4: Click Add New Carton/Pallet.

Step 5: Scan or select the packaging material from the dropdown.

Step 6: Enter the Actual gross weight (Kg) in the provided field.

• If the entered weight is lower or higher than the expected gross weight, the system will validate it against the configured tolerance limits.
  • If the weight is outside the tolerance range, an error message will be displayed: “Entered weight is outside the allowed tolerance range.”
• If the entered weight is equal to the expected gross weight or within the configured tolerance limits, system validates the same and accepts it.
  

Step 7: Confirm the entry and complete the packing process by clicking Add/Confirm.

Summary

This enhancement ensures operational flexibility, accurate packing validation, and compliance with warehouse requirements. By allowing configurable weight tolerance during QC, warehouses can improve efficiency and align with diverse operational needs.