The recent update to the WMS brings significant improvements to the gate entry process and related functionalities. The Box ID generation is now separated into its own screen, simplifying the initial steps of gate entry creation. Users can reprint Inward Box ID stickers through a dedicated screen. Search functionalities within the gate entry screen have been refined for easier data retrieval. The update also introduces a redirection mechanism from the gate entry screen to the "Receive Inward Box" screen, offering users a choice to remain or proceed. The receiving process now supports both external and internal box codes, with flexibility for different operational needs. An Inward Staging Area & Location Configuration has been established for organized storage of incoming boxes awaiting further processing. These enhancements aim to improve operational control and efficiency in warehouse management operations.
Gate Entry Process Enhancements
Box ID generation step moved to a separate screen called "Receive Inward Box."
No longer mandatory to print box IDs during gate entry creation.
Removed the "Reprint Inward Box ID stickers" option from the Gate Entry screen.
Inward Box Reprinting
Inward Box IDs can be reprinted in the Reprint Stickers screen. Upload IDs in a CSV file with a maximum row limit of 50.
Audits for reprinting box stickers available at a warehouse level.
Reprinting action is applicable only for users with the wms_supervisor role, not for wms_operator
Search Filters Optimization: Enhanced search filters in gate entry screen
Added ASN Code for easy retrieval of gate entry data.
Included Gate entry ID in search filter for data retrieval.
Details Display for Received Boxes
View gate entry details now displays received boxes with status.
Improved visibility and tracking of received items within gate entry.
Redirections and Timer
The gate entry screen redirects to "Receive Inward Box" with a timer and confirmation popup.
Users can choose to stay on the gate entry page or go to the "Receive Inward Box" screen.
Box-Wise Inwards related specific Updates in Gate Entry
Added redirection action to the Inspection Picking screen against a gate entry.
Validation during gate entry closure ensures no pending boxes for approval.
System redirection after gate entry populates the Gate Entry field on the Receive Inward Boxes screen.
Option to toggle between External and Internal box codes. Configuration set as Internal box codes by default.
Steps outlined for internal and external box code configurations.
Flow Streamlining
Support for using external box IDs during receiving, configurable on the "Receive Inward Box" screen.
Default configuration set for internal box codes, toggle available for external box codes.
Box Item Code Mapping(Boxes received in the warehouse without Box Item mapping present) can still be done at WMS before receiving.
Inward Staging Area & Location Configuration for Inward Staging
This 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).
Inward Staging Putaway & Pallet wise Putaway
The Inward Staging putaway/pallet-wise putaway process will be used for the temporary storage of boxes for boxwise inwards and crossdock to later do sample QC and gate entry approval.
Additionally, inward staging putaway would help in the piece-wise GRN flow. The use case: When the GRN start date of the items received in the gate entry is some days after the receiving date of the material.