W406 - Introducing RF Technology to the Warehouse

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1 W406 - Introducing RF Technology to the Warehouse Pre-requisites: None This session will discuss the benefits of using Radio Frequency units in the warehouse. We begin with getting the product in the door accurately, all the way through shipping it error-free. We will review how to get started and the software applications. Let s make your warehouse an asset! Carole Stearns Development Engineering Manager Wednesday, 1:15 p.m. 2 Session Objectives Discuss radio frequency processing benefits Review software processes How to get started with RF technology

2 Radio Frequency Processing Features and Benefits 3 FEATURES Track products Direct transactions Portable BENEFITS Barcodes increased accuracy Real time processing Efficiencies 4 Radio Frequency Processing Can we use RF processing to be more accurate? Can we use RF to be more efficient? If we can be more accurate and efficient, can I provide better service at a lower cost?

3 5 Return on Investment Opportunity Customer successes Eliminated overtime Sales increased by 13% while warehouse payroll went down 7% Warehouse payroll was reduced for the past 3 years Reduced warehouse personnel by 25-30% Cycle counting eliminates physical inventory Increased average picks per hour Higher fill rates and shipping accuracy 6 Radio Frequency Processing Fully integrated Audits Tracking Hip printers for immediate label generation

4 7 Inventory Control Three levels of inventory control defined at the branch level Warehouse four walls on-hand 8 Warehouse 4 walls on-hand

5 9 Inventory Control Three levels of inventory control defined at the branch level Warehouse four walls on-hand Bin level tracking 10 Warehouse Bin level tracking

6 11 Inventory Control Three levels of inventory control defined at the branch level Warehouse four walls on-hand Bin level tracking Single product can reside in multiple bin locations Single bin can have multiple products Fixed primary location and/or completely random 12 Inventory Control Three levels of inventory control defined at the branch level Warehouse four walls on-hand Bin level tracking RF Processing Bin Recommendation and Committing

7 13 Warehouse Bin level tracking 14 Radio Frequency Processing - Receiving RF receiving Worksheet environment Multiple receiving personnel License plate/seal number RF Branch transfer receiving Terminal receiving Generate barcode labels

8 15 Radio Frequency Processing Put Away Directed put away methods Real time update to the destination bin Options include filling the primary bin and consolidating overstock locations User determined put away 16 Radio Frequency Processing Order Pick Completely paperless Directed picking based on business rules Picker routed through warehouse in efficient pick path Pick single order/multiple orders Any bin errors will update cycle counting Picker statistics are recorded

9 17 Radio Frequency Processing Packing Box contents tracking Defined by customer Spot checking by manager Activate for problem customers Terminal packing can be optional Packer statistics are recorded 18 Radio Frequency Processing Packing

10 19 Radio Frequency Processing Packing 20 Radio Frequency Processing Shipping Manifest integration Parcel Shipping System by Software Coop UPS Worldship Develop interface to existing system

11 Radio Frequency Processing - Cycle Counting 21 Cycle counting level 1 RF or paper Blind count Counts that exceed tolerance move to level 2 Warehouse/zone defined count frequency Cycle counting level 2 Products that exceed tolerance Complete product check 6 user defined criteria for spot checks Emergency cycle counts Radio Frequency Processing Bin Replenish 22 Primary and retail bins Replenishment is generated when low level threshold is reached Emergency bin replenishments can be generated for pending orders

12 23 Radio Frequency Processing - Reporting Statistics Picker Packer Receiving Put away/bin moves/bin replenishment 24 Radio Frequency Processing Reporting

13 25 Radio Frequency Processing Additional Branch transfer picking BOM/work order picking Bin moves RGA check-in Sales Order Entry showroom environment Inventory adjustment 26 Getting Started Advanced Warehousing is a licensed module of Activant Prelude Contact Activant sales for licensing details Start dialog with installation consultant

14 Getting Started Installation Site Visits 27 Evaluation Follow up Testing/manager training End user training Prepare for go live Go live Getting Started Hardware 28 Radio frequency analysis Determine number of units Site survey Order equipment Install and test equipment

15 Getting Started Warehouse Analysis 29 Setup bin locations Barcode bin locations Barcode existing products Start Bar-coding new products being received prior to warehousing go live Physical inventory? Getting Started Software 30 Upgrade to Prelude V18 or higher Determine processes to use Product and bin label formats User-forms changes Review sales order bin allocation rules

16 Getting Started Software Sales Order Bin Rules 31 Valid bin types Priority of bins Single lot or multiple lots Single or multiple bins Getting Started Software File Maintenance 32 Create bin locations Warehouse address parameters Product file Product warehouse file Bin replenishment maintenance Create RF users

17 33 Additional Resources Consulting Activant website, support documentation 34 Suggested Action Plan Take an inventory of the warehouse processes Review showroom Start with one place where scanning barcodes can save time and/or improve accuracy

18 35 Summary Become more efficient with RF processing Flexible implementation Accurate inventory Eliminate paperwork Pick tickets Invoices them to customers Make the warehouse an asset! 36 Thank You for Attending W406 Introducing RF Technology to the Warehouse Carole Stearns 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

19 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: