Receiving in Maximo Mobile

In the Receiving application in Maximo® Mobile, storeroom clerks can receive inventory items and shipments by using the Inventory receiving and Shipment receiving options.

Inventory Receiving

Using Inventory Receiving, storeroom clerks can receive materials from purchase orders, either online or offline. As part of the receiving activity, storeroom clerks can inspect and return items, and view or void receipts.

Storeroom clerks can use Inventory Receiving to manage their inventory in the following ways.

  • Look up purchase orders to receive items against, based on name, description, or attributes.
  • Use the device's camera to scan bar codes and QR codes to identify purchase orders.
  • Receive or partially receive items into inventory.
  • Stop and resume the receiving workflow at any time.
  • Use voice-to-text to capture packing slip details or inspection remarks.

Shipment Receiving

Using Shipment Receiving, storeroom clerks can receive and stock items from another storeroom within the same organization, either online or offline.

Storeroom clerks can use Shipment Receiving to manage their inventory in the following ways.
  • Receive items and conduct inspections.
  • Receive condition-enabled and lotted items.
  • Receive rotating items.
  • Return items and void receipts.