W716 Warehouse Management on Array Version 11.0

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1 W716 Warehouse Management on Array Version 11.0 Pre-requisites: None Looking to improve your inventory accuracy and streamline the picking process? Automating your warehouse can dramatically improve the efficiency of a distributor. Array version 11.0 provides the functionality to make that a reality. Attend this session for a full overview of this new feature. Jim Beitmann Software Development Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. 2 Session Objectives Understand the benefits of streamlining warehouse processes Discover the impact of accuracy on customer satisfaction and loyalty Reduce paper handling Improve productivity Conducting business in real-time Making technology work for you

2 3 Return on Investment Opportunity Eliminate costs associated with lost or stolen inventory Replace personnel expense with efficiency and accuracy (working smarter... not harder) Retain customers by offering superior customer service instead of just lowering prices It pays to invest in technology! 4 The Application Components Warehouse Set-Up Receiving Putaway Move Picking Shipping Counting Physical Inventory Cycle Counting

3 5 The Tools Wireless handheld device (PC) and wireless printers on your network communicate with your Array server via an access point for real time receiving, picking, moving, counting... Compatible with Prophet 21 migration 6 The Application, Up Close and Personal Secure Logon Works with existing Array file structure. No DB2 required User-friendly and intuitive Easy to read, use, navigate

4 7 Warehouse Set-up, Up Close and Personal Scan and create bin locations Scan items and assign bins Scan items and associate UPCs or other items Item label printing Simple, efficient set-up 8 Receiving, Up Close and Personal One step Staged ASN Manual ASNs Many options to choose from Improves receiving speed and accuracy

5 9 Receiving, Up Close and Personal Shows items and status Print item labels Provides valuable info Label items as they arrive 10 The Application, Up Close and Personal Large calculator screen Big buttons, easy to see, easy to tap Consistent throughout application

6 11 Put Away, Up Close and Personal Scan tote or temp location to begin put away Shows all item locations in warehouse Verifies correct item location 12 Picking, Up Close and Personal Manual pick Single Pick Multi-Pick Extremely flexible, no matter which method you choose

7 13 Picking, Up Close and Personal Displays all items on order Print item labels Provides another level of information to end user 14 Item Move, Up Close and Personal Replenish primary storage areas from bulk storage or just relocate inventory Scan current location Scan item to move Enter quantity to move Scan new location for item

8 15 Count, Up Close and Personal Directed Count Blind Physical Count Blind Cycle Count Classic Blind Physical Count Updates transaction audit 16 Stock Status, Up Close and Personal Show inventory info by location Inventory at your fingertips Provides excellent info real time Drill down capabilities in stock status screen Shows open backorders and purchase orders Provides valuable realtime data

9 17 Stock Status, Up Close and Personal Open PO screen from stock status drill down Shows PO info Can receive PO right from this screen 18 Warehouse Manager Views Know the status of orders at all times Change priorities Re-assign orders

10 19 Warehouse Manager Views Enter and process advanced ship notices 20 Warehouse Manager Views Stock status by item and bin

11 21 Warehouse Manager Views Manage inventory counts 22 Additional Resources CBTs, WBTs, websites, Scopus solutions Customer Web Site, Activant Array Warehouse Management System documentation Books, articles, trade journals, white papers

12 23 Suggested Action Plan Do an ROI survey on your present warehouse management processes. Ask to see a demo of the system. 24 Summary Investing in technology Is a smart business decision Keeps up with the competition Retains customers Long-term security because of compatibility

13 25 Summary Why Activant Array WMS? Easy to learn and use Improve service Reduce errors Increase productivity with a whole host of functionality Streamline processes Support from a source you can trust 26 Thank You for Attending W716 Warehouse Management on Array 11.0 Jim Beitmann Please submit the Session Feedback Form To receive NASBA credits, please be sure to complete the Session Feedback Form and sign the class roster in the back of the room

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15 Session Feedback Form Summit 2007 Las Vegas, NV Please take a moment to evaluate this session and offer feedback. Activant uses your input to understand your needs and to determine future Summit sessions. Session Name: Session Number: Presenter s Name: How important is this topic to your job/company? Not Important Important Please rate the educational value you received from this session Low Value High Value 1. What software are you currently using? 2. How long have you personally used this software? 3. Describe the effectiveness of your instructor. 4. What is your overall evaluation of this session? 5. What could have been done to improve this session? 6. What sessions would you like to see presented at future conferences? 7. What issues will be critical to your business in the next months? Check here if you would like CPE credits. To receive credits, be sure to sign your name at the bottom of this form and sign the roster in the session room. Answering the following questions is OPTIONAL (but required for CPE Credits). Yes No Did this session meet your expectations, based on the description/objectives in the registration materials? Were the pre-requisite requirements stated in the course description appropriate? Did the session materials contribute to achieving the learning objectives? Did the equipment (screen, microphone, projector, etc.) in the room enhance the instruction? Was the time allotted for the session appropriate for the topic? Name: Company: