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Gate Entry Process
A gate entry can be generated following the existing process with modifications in certain steps like Box ID printing will not be required.Inward Staging Putaway(Box Putaway or Pallet Putaway)
Inward staging area serves as an organized holding space for incoming boxes. It is a designated space within a warehouse where inward boxes after receiving are temporarily stored for the GRN process or Sample QC(sample QC is required for Box-wise Inwards or Box-wise Crossdock based on defined Inspection percentages).
Sample QC Workflow
The implementation of a Sample QC workflow is crucial for ensuring the quality and precision of items received in boxes, especially with box-wise inward flow. Setting a specified percentage for sample QC at the supplier level is essential to validate the accuracy of Box and Item mapping. Achieving the designated percentage result is necessary for subsequent processes like Gate entry approval, stringent inventory control, and efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, clients have the flexibility to skip sample QC for trusted suppliers, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining rigorous quality control when needed.The Crossdock plan denotes the boxes that will get cross-docked against an outward order.
Crossdock plan is created either via API or using CSV upload in CIMS.
A Crossdock plan can be created after the gate entry is approved.
Pick approved Boxes from the Inward Staging Area for Crossdock
Boxes which are undergone sample QC can be directly sent to Crossdock Staging putaway post gate entry approval. Post that crossdock picking will be done when SLA for outward reaches. Alternatively, in case there is a delay in gate entry approval process, the crossdock boxes after sample QC can be put away back to the Inward Staging area. Post that pick approve boxes for crossdock process can be followed.
Crossdock Boxes that were lying in the Inward Staging area would be picked from the Inward staging area for crossdocking.
Crossdock Staging Putaway and Picking Workflow (Optional Step)
Boxes from this area can be moved to:
Packing Desk: If a crossdock plan is available and no consolidation of boxes is needed.
Outward Staging: If a crossdock plan is available, and there is a need for consolidating boxes. Storage boxes are converted into pack boxes when they are scanned for packing or placed in the Outward Staging area.
Storage Area: To activate live inventory. Refer Moving Cross Dock Inventory to Storage
Pre-pack Staging Workflow (Optional Step)
Packing/ Invoicing
BAU Bulk packing process to be followed.
Post Pack Staging Workflow (Optional Step)
To streamline the operations process for processing large number of B2B orders we have a feature for post-pack staging & handover using a gate pass. Both functionalities can be used independently as well.
This will help with the following:
Handling cases where there is a lag in packing to invoicing to handover activities.
Supporting handover of multiple B2B orders together at once against a Gate Pass.
Handover of Orders
BAU Bulk handover process to be followed.
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