We are pleased to announce the latest features and enhancements introduced in Increff Omni.
đź‘€ Highlights
We've introduced various exciting features and enhancements that will revolutionize your operations. Here's a glimpse of what's in store for you:
Key Features
Box-wise Inwards
Introducing Boxwise Inwards, a revolutionary feature designed to enhance warehouse efficiency and streamline operational processes. This cutting-edge addition aims to expedite the GRN process, providing smoother operations than ever before. With this feature, users can now GRN boxes sent by suppliers or returns by customers at the box level, offering a new level of control. These key features are set to transform warehouse management significantly.
Key Characteristics:
External Box Code Support
Box-wise Crossdocking
Increff is excited to introduce the Cross-Docking feature in WMS, aimed at revolutionizing our warehousing and logistics operations. Cross-docking is a logistics strategy used in warehousing and transportation operations, where products or materials are transferred directly from an inbound truck or container to an outbound truck or container with little or no storage in between.
Boxwise Cross-docking allows the direct transfer of boxes from inbound to outbound transportation, minimizing storage and handling requirements.
This new functionality significantly reduces the number of scans needed per item or box from receipt to dispatch, streamlining the entire warehousing process.
The implementation of Cross-Dock Flow in our WMS demonstrates a dedication to improving efficiency, cutting costs, and enhancing operational speed while reducing bottlenecks.
Forward Order Video Capturing in WMS
We are delighted to announce a groundbreaking enhancement to our WMS – the introduction of forward video-capturing capabilities
SFS/USP Return Video Capturing
Marketplaces enforce stricter SP claim regulations, now demanding video evidence of return and forward order processing with clear display of identifiers like AWB numbers, order IDs, invoices, or shipping labels. Utilizing a NAS device for storing videos is an innovative improvement to Increff SFS/USP functionalities, overcoming limited warehouse/store internet bandwidth and granting sellers control over video retention duration. Users can download the media they need based on a variety of search filters.
SFS/ USP: Support External ItemCodes and External Serial Code in Packing
This update introduces two major enhancements:
Use Existing External Item IDs to Pack: Now, in Increff SFS, users can utilize pre-existing unique external item IDs during the packing process. This feature simplifies the workflow for brands with serialized inventory or those using Increff WMS for store dispatches, making the packing process more efficient.
Capture External Serial Codes: Both Increff SFS and USP now support capturing external serial codes for items during packing. This functionality extends to capturing unique identifiers like IMEI numbers and Myntra Tag Loop codes, offering improved traceability and seamless integration with external systems.
In SFS & USP, Users can now pack items using external item IDs and capture external serial codes directly, enhancing traceability and accuracy in the packing process.
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Enhanced Gate Entry and Box Receiving Workflow
The latest update to the WMS brings significant enhancements to the gate entry process and its related functionalities aiming at improving operational control and efficiency in warehouse inward operations.
The Box ID generation has been separated into its own screen, streamlining the initial steps of gate entry creation.
Users now can reprint Inward Box ID stickers through a dedicated screen.
The search capabilities within the gate entry screen have also been refined, making it easier to retrieve data.
Additionally, this update introduces a redirection mechanism from the gate entry screen to the "Receive Inward Box" screen, providing users with a choice to either stay or proceed.
Furthermore, the receiving process now supports both external and internal box codes, offering flexibility for different operational requirements.
To ensure organized storage of incoming boxes awaiting further processing, an Inward Staging Area & Location Configuration has been implemented.
Enhancements in Video Capturing Configuration
Now introducing channel-level video capturing control, alongside warehouse-level customization. Seamlessly navigate through our intuitive interface to toggle video settings for each channel, ensuring precision and flexibility in Forward / Return processing.
Additional Updates Included:
Device-Level Configuration for Base Folder Name in NAS storage
Restricted Access and Enhanced Security, Modifying these configurations is restricted to users with wms_admin privileges
NAS Configuration Enhancements
Simplified, One-Click Media Download Solution to Streamline SPF Claims Process
The innovative solution we have developed is a single-screen interface that provides a comprehensive view for downloading all associated media, such as return order processing videos, forward order processing videos, and images. This groundbreaking approach enables efficient utilization of time and resources, enabling your team to prioritize what truly matters.
View & Retry Pending/ Failed Video Uploads to NAS in WMS
We are thrilled to introduce a highly anticipated functionality that aims to streamline the management and debugging of pending/failed video uploads for both forward and return order processing. This update is designed to provide greater transparency and control over the video upload process, ensuring that no video goes missing and simplifying troubleshooting.
Prioritize smarter, ship bigger units faster!
Introducing smarter inventory allocation for perishable items with different unit sizes:
Larger units, prioritized shipments: Say goodbye to expired goods! Our system now allocates inventory based on unit size, prioritizing larger units for perishable items. This means bigger orders get fulfilled faster, reducing waste and boosting efficiency.
Expiry? Not a priority for bigger units: Got bulky items with a distant expiry date? Our system prioritizes them for allocation, regardless of their expiration compared to smaller units. This optimizes warehouse space and ensures timely shipments for your biggest orders.
Ditch the Wait, Update Key SKU Attributes Instantly!
Freshdesk tickets for updating key SKU attributes like barcode, UOM, virtual status? No more! Edit them directly in your OMS and reclaim your time.
Effortless updates: Make changes on the fly, no support requests needed.
Boost efficiency: Streamline workflows and empower your team with self-service control and eliminate dependency on the support team.
Introducing Audit Logs for Inward, Storage, and Pack Boxes for Enhanced Visibility
Experience a new level of transparency and control in your warehouse management journey with audit logs for inward, storage, and pack boxes, offering you detailed tracking and improved oversight of your warehouse activities on the boxes. Simplify audits and bolster decision-making with this powerful utility.
Item code extraction from QR code scanning
We are thrilled to share that now we allow users to extract the ItemCode (Serialised barcode for every item inwarded in warehouse) by scanning the QR codes pasted on the products.
This will greatly benefit warehouse operators in several ways:
The need for printing and pasting serialized barcode (Item code) stickers will be eliminated.
Scanning product item codes will become much easier through the scan of QR codes.
Experience the convenience of on-the-go printing triggered through mobile device
Take printing of documents and stickers to the next level with this latest update! Now easily trigger printing of documents and stickers directly from your mobile devices.
Simply connect your mobile device to the same network as your Windows desktop running the Increff Print App.
Enable Remote in the Printing Configurations and input the desktop's IP address.
Select your desired printers for various items and voila! Effortless mobile printing at your fingertips.
Configurable Box Scanning for Enhanced Bulk Handover Flexibility
Save time and streamline your operations with this flexible improvement. Introducing a pivotal update to Increff WMS: a new configuration for making box ID scans optional during bulk order handovers. Responding to client feedback, this update allows clients to choose the option of handover where the user simply scans the order ID and Invoice ID, bypassing the need for box scanning.
If the configuration is on, any Box ID scan is not required. Furthermore, we display boxes in a table (similar to the scanned boxes table) along with the box count.
If the configuration is off, the flow will be the same as it currently is, where all box IDs must be scanned (Default Configuration).
Please reach out to our Omni Success team to enable/disable this configuration.
Pick Order Group Auto Naming
To make a Pick Order Group more identifiable, the naming suggestion with prefix “YY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS- ” will be shown while creating a Pick Order Group.
Elevate Your Logistics: Streamlined AWB Validation with Persistent Alert & Mandatory Clearance
Exciting news for logistics efficiency! We've supercharged the AWB validation process in our manifest creation and handover stages. Introducing persistent error alerts and mandatory error resolution, we're setting new standards in operational accuracy and efficiency. Gone are the days of overlooked incorrect AWBs in manifest and handover! Now, non-dismissible modal error messages demand your attention until manually dismissed and AWB is physically removed, adding an extra layer of precision.
Displaying SKU Attributes in Sorting Screens
Additional information on SKU attributes would be displayed in item sorting & b2b item sorting screens which can help in sorting items for orders based on any SKU attribute like dimensions, weight, or fragile.
This information can be used for style wise sorting items and then doing style wise packing.
🖥️ User Interface / Experience
Check out the crisp UI enhancement in the OMS → Search Orders → Sub-Orders screen for better clarity and navigation
Order ID is renamed to Sub Order ID.
Spot this new clarity in both search and table views.
Added new field “Type of document” in Gate entry screen under Inwards section
We have introduced a new input dropdown as Type of document in the Gate entry screen where users can select the type of document from below options and capture the details.
Invoice Document
Debit Note Document
Other
Auto Approval of ASN created by External systems using Integration
We are excited to announce that we have made some significant enhancements in the ASN creation process using Increff Standard APIs. This means that now ASNs can be automatically approved at the time of creation from external systems like ERP in the Increff system. We understand how time-consuming and tedious it can be to manually approve ASNs from the user interface, so this improvement will greatly eliminate that manual activity for you.
Update shipping/billing Address for Open Orders on Supplier/Customer address update
Upon updating the address of a supplier or customer, OMS now updates the shipping/billing address accordingly to accurately reflect the address in all open orders for the respective supplier or customer (Processing, Fulfillable, Created, Unfulfillable).
🔧 Technology ArchitectureÂ
Manually refreshing Channel level jobs
Now manually refresh channel-level jobs with ease. Keep your workflows up-to-date effortlessly, enhancing efficiency and control.
A new UI functionality has been added for manually refreshing channel-level jobs in CIMS even if no channel jobs are present, Eg, jobs that are newly created like consolidated invex job.
Optimized Order Hopping to improve Omni-channel experience
We have made some tweaks in the Order hopping workflow to improve the Omni-channel Offline to Online experience for brands.
Now, in case of rejection of an order from a store which does have inventory to sale for an product , Increff system will still send zero inventory update to Online channels (marketplaces, webshops, front-end websites).
This will help online channels to create the hopped orders in a different store which can reduce the logistic costs and increase chances of offline sale in the store from where order was rejected.
Support for Cancellation of Return Orders
We have now introduced a new feature that allows for the synchronization of return order cancellations from various front-end systems such as marketplaces, webshops, and websites. This enhancement will greatly reduce the occurrence of failed syncs and eliminate any duplicate return orders in Increff's downstream system.
Marketplaces where this is being supported currently are Nykaa, Limeroad, Pharmeasy, Snapdeal.
Added support in WMS to receive returns for items dispatched in the store
We've enhanced our WMS to now support the processing of returns for items originally dispatched from the store for efficient returns processing:!
đź“– Report Changes
The following Enhancements have been made to Omni reporting:
Reports in which new fields are added/modified
Report Name | Field added / Modified |
Outwards : Box report at Item Level | Box Code External Serial Code |
Outwards : Myntra Packing List - OMS | Box Code |
Outwards : Outwards at Box ID Level - WMS | Box Code |
Outwards : Shipped Order Items Detail Report - WMS | Box Code |
Inventory Ageing report | Last 30 days Sales |
B2C Outward SKU Wise Report | Packed Time Child Client SKU IDs / EANs Shipment Closed Time |
Item Lost/Found Details Report - WMSÂ | Item Creation Time Bin ID From Item Lost Bin ID Associated with action after lost |
Bin Locations Report | Bin Last Audited At |
B2B Outward SKU Wise Report | IGST Tax Per Unit CGST Tax Per Unit SGST Tax Per Unit Child Client SKU IDs / EANs Shipment Closed Time |
Bin and Item level report | Item Creation Time |
Non-Live item report | Item Creation Time |
Bin & Item ID Level Snapshot - WMS | Client Name |
Customer/Supplier details - OMS | Is Excess GRN Allowed |
Order Status Report Detail - OMS' | Shipment Closing Time |
Return Order Report SKU Wise - OMS | Channel Invoice Time, Forward AWB Number, Handover Time |
SFS : Outward Order Status Report | First Item Sorted In The Order |
SFS : Outward Shipped Order Item details | item created time, items sorted time, Item dispatched item |
Picklist Report - WMS | Is Sorted |
Inward Report at GRN SKU Level | Is Part of UOM |
Return Order Report Item Level | Putaway Time |
Reports in which new filters are added/Modified
Report Name | Filters added / Modified |
Listing snapshot CIMS | Client Sku ID |
Channel Inventory Exposure Detail - CIMS | Client Sku ID |
B2C Outward SKU Wise Report - OMS | Item ID |
Shipped Order Item Details Report - WMS | Dispatch From and To |
Inventory Delta Report | Client SKU ID |
New reports developed
Item Lost/Found Details Report - WMS
This report is used to fetch the details for the items that were lost and found later.
Enhancements in Omni Standard Integration APIs
New APIs
New APIs | Description | Reference Links |
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Cross Dock APIs
| An external system can do the necessary Cross docking related operations like Cross dock plan creation and Moving boxes from CD to Storage area through APIs. | |
ASN-Box-Item Code Mapping API | To streamline Bulk inward operations without taking out the items, now we offer the capability of sending the Box-Items mapping which are expected in an ASN shipment. | |
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Enhancements in Standard Marketplace Integrations
New Integrations
Added new API integrations for below Marketplaces and ERP systems.
Feature | Integration Type | Description |
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Amazon Middle east Integrations - http://amazon.sa and http://amazon.ae | Marketplace | Introduced new Integrations in Middle east regions - UAE and KSA using Amazon Smartconnect APIs which brands can use to operate in Middle east |
API logs search application | Custom | Introduced a new application to help users search API call logs for different Integration channels like Marketplaces, Webshops, brand.coms, ERP/POS systems. For more details, refer Log Search App document. |
Improved Marketplace Channel Onboarding | Custom | We have improved the onboarding process for Marketplace channels in Increff. Manual data configuration steps have been eliminated, making it easier and faster for brands to get started. This update ensures a seamless and hassle-free experience. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our platform. |
Upcoming Integration Roadmap Items
Marketplace/ERP | Integration Type | Description |
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Noon API Integration for Middle east region | Standard Marketplace | Integration with the Noon API model, which is being launched in 2024, can provide brands with a seamless integration experience for automating their order processing. |
Mirakl Global Integration (This will be done first for Decathalon and Yoox) | Standard Marketplace and OMS | Increff is integrating with the Mirakl system, which will provide sellers with the opportunity to fulfill orders for Decathlon and Yoox Marketplaces initially. This integration will pave the way for more marketplaces globally in the future. |
Sixth Street OMS Integration | Standard OMS | Integration with Sixth Street OMS is currently underway, which will allow the brand to efficiently process orders in the Increff WMS system originating from Sixth Street OMS and the front-end system. |
Amazon Vendor Retail Procurement Integration | Standard Marketplace | Amazon Vendor retail procurement Integration allows sellers to ship out inventory from their warehouses/DCs to Amazons Fulfillment centers located in different geographies of world like NA, EU, APAC, ME etc. |
Amazon SP APIs for Buying Shipping Options program / India to Cross border Shipping | Standard Marketplace | Enhancements are being done in Amazon SP-API Integration to enable sellers selling from India to Cross border using Amazon’s Buying shipping program |
Support for Dynamic Transporter Throttling for Amazon Smartconnect | Standard Marketplace | Amazon has recently implemented a new feature in their Smartconnect APIs that allows for the management of Transporter throttling using APIs within an Integrator's system. To support this functionality, we are currently making necessary changes to our Amazon integration module to ensure a seamless transition. |
Myntra Global Partner Program Integration | Standard Marketplace | Integration with the Myntra global partner program APIs will enable sellers to efficiently manage product shipping in international geographies. |
Olabi POS Integration | Standard POS | This integration enables brands to synchronize their order and inventory transactions from Increff Fulfillment systems (WMS/SFS) with Olabi POS. |
Increff Highlights
Below are the significant highlights that we are pleased to share for the OND quarter.
Total Number of Orders processed: 23 Million
Fulfillment Percentage for B2C channels: 99.78%
Total Active Warehouses: 122
Upcoming Features for Next Release
Pricing Module
Highlight Returned Items
Kitting
SFS Single UI For Order Processing
New Version Details
Module | User Interface Version | Application Version |
CIMS (Channel Integration Management System) | 10.8.0 | 12.1.2 |
OMS (Order Management System) | 10.7.0 | 16.1.0 |
WMS (Warehouse Management System) | 11.13.0 | 13.1.0 |
SFS | 4.6.1 | 4.8.3 |
Omni Standard Integration | 5.23 | |
Google Chrome versions supported | 90.0 and above |
âť“ Have any Questions?
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