The AquiTec SCM Warehouse solution is a sophisticated, platform and database independent Warehouse Management System containing business logic that has been developed and enhanced over a thirty year period. The SCM Warehouse solution has in-bedded core functionality to support complex distribution operations.
SCM Warehouse supports paper, RF and voice-driven logistics operations.
Features
- Operating system and database independent
- Field and function level security
- Native browser based interface
- Standard API’s utilising XML
- Support for multiple companies utilising the same database
- Ability to generate planned in the distribution facility. Planned receipts can also be interfaced from host systems
- Receipt scheduling
- Support for partial receipt of orders
- Receiving validation and control. Full support for random weight and expiration dates
- Sophisticated putaway rules, which can also support value added services within the distribution
- Full support for cross docking
- Full support for warehouse transfers from external facilities
- Support for third party operations (shared ownership of stock)
- Support for real time operations
- Voice recognition (hands free picking)
- Radio frequency interleaving of equipment and resource
- Scheduled replenishments to support the picking operations
- Cycle counting
- Inventory control and location management
- Wave release by order, department, section, wave and route
- Support for EAN128
- Support for multiple units of measure
- Support for pick to zero environments (perishable environments)
- Stock apportionment and order allocation functionality
- Flexible customer ranging
- Transport and labour planning
- Work standards maintenance and measurement
- Performance tracking at individual, shift and operational levels
- Support for 24 x 7 hour operations with no need for downtime
- Incentive processing
- Container tracking
- Asset tracking
Benefits
- Efficient use of space and operational equipment
- Improved productivity
- Real time inventory status information
- Reduced inventory
- Improved inventory management
- Improved workforce productivity
- Increased throughput
- Improved management reporting
Inbound Planned Receipt Creation
Planned receipts can be interfaced into SCM Warehouse or created within the system.
Inbound Receipt Scheduling
SCM Warehouse includes algorithms to ensure the receiving capacity is not being exceeded.
Receiving
Allows the receiving of a planned receipt using either a full screen system or RF terminal. All information is validated using pre-defined item data.
Cross Docking
Allows merchandise to be cross docked to a shipping door or stored in the warehouse until the next scheduled delivery to the customer.
Reverse Logistics Support
All types of receipts and shipments can be scheduled and managed through the warehouse.
Flexible Putaway Options (Incl. Value Added Services)
User defined putaway rules can be specified by item, vendor and type of planned receipt.
Replenishment Logic
The replenishment logic within SCM Warehouse uses sophisticated algorithms to ensure that inventory is managed in ‘real time’.
Outbound Order Management
Outbound order management allows customer orders to be validated when received from the hosts’ order entry system.
Wave Planning
Sophisticated pick wave planning that incorporates planned pick wave, routes, warehouse department and warehouse section.
Pick And Ship Of Customer Orders
Real time management of inventory, locations and labour.
Transportation Planning
Profiles can be established to maintain all external carriers or company owned vehicles.
Cycle Counting (Inventory)
SCM Warehouse supports cycle counting for all inventory stored within the distribution facility.
Interleaving/Multitasking
Labourf forklift tasks allow the user to perform move operations across multiple operational tasks.
Labour Management Functionality
Embedded Labour Management support provides the ability to manage warehouse labour and equipment at a very low level of detail.
EAN128 Support
The RF based receiving and selection process can collect data from code128 bar-coded labels to reduce the manual capture of data.
Pick By Line
Full support for pick to zero operations for perishable, short life items.
System Wide Audits
All updates are audited to support management reporting. |