Outbound - Overview

The Outbound execution process starts from the point when pick tasks are released for an outbound shipment and ends at the point where the packages are loaded into trailers.

Seamless and flawless execution of this process is an integral part of how reduced order turnaround time and inventory accuracy is achieved. The ability of a system to mirror the routing of inventory in order to comply with the customer and item requirements are key to reducing turnaround time.

This chapter explains the Outbound process and solution offered by the Sterling Warehouse Management System.

The Outbound process includes managing and controlling outgoing materials starting from the download of orders through to the shipping of products from the warehouse. It combines the order download, wave creation or release, pick, pack, and ship processes.

The Outbound process starts with routing the shipments. In this version of Sterling Warehouse Management System, routing is considered to be a part of the Master Data and the routing information should be installed separately.

The Outbound rules configuration starts when the shipment status is Sent To Node. It is assumed that, as a part of Sterling Warehouse Management System, the routing information is handled explicitly.

Picking tasks are executed using the Mobile Application, batch sheets, or Material Handling Equipments (MHE). During picking, additional attributes, such as serial numbers can be captured. The Pick process differs, based on which of these methods is used for execution.