Cloud WMS – WISE, SAAS

Without a doubt, radio frequency scanners, RFIDs, and Barcodes are the backbone of most warehouse transactions. Above all, WISE users utilize the WMS’s intelligence at incredible speeds and accuracy with:

• Automatic Data Collection
• Real-Time Transaction Captures
• Flexible, Dynamic Menus

Furthermore, all warehouse functions are performed and updated in real-time. So the moment a task is complete, the next task in the sequence is triggered. Suppose a rush order is sent to the warehouse floor that needs quick processing. WISE can adjust the open tasks, immediately giving that order priority over the existing open pick tasks.

• Importantly, WISE is one of the only Cloud Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) available today that: Runs the same language on the databases, clients, and RF devices.

To accomplish this task, WISE seamlessly runs its own programs on the RF devices via terminal emulation. Not only that, it can support any brand of RF devices commercially available today: Zebra (Symbol / Telxon), Intermec,  Honeywell LXE,  Psion Teklogix, or Janam. Currently, WISE supports over 32 standard warehouse RF functions.

Standardized label formats used by trading partners contain detailed unique bar codes. Accordingly, barcode compliance labels are often used for shipping, containers, pallets, cartons, or individual pieces. Notably, WISE Cloud WMS can interface with numerous bar-code labeling software products. Also, the labels conveniently have common compliance standards set up as templates. When it comes to barcoding, Royal 4 Systems has you and your packages covered.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) represents the next technology for retailing and distribution and is frequently used with our Cloud WMS. Specifically, these tags convey encrypted information that uniquely identifies items at the case, pallet, or container level. Often called “Smart Tags,”: RFIDs are essentially chips with antennas that transmit Electronic Product Codes (EPC’s) instead of the standard printed UPCs. Also, RFID tags can potentially be embedded into the product itself, becoming an indistinguishable part of product labeling or structure. Importantly, the tag’s information is transmitted automatically, so there is no need to unpack or scan individual bar code labels. Hence users experience improved inventory accuracy, reduced labor costs, and significant operational gains, translating into increased savings and higher value.

The WISE inbound module consists of a detailed set-up for all inventory types that could be received into a warehouse. Including purchase orders, warehouse transfers, work orders, advanced shipment notices (ASN’s), returned materials, and unexpected receipts. Based on the type of product coming into the receiving door: WISE Cloud WMS will direct the following steps after the point of receipt:

• Total visibility of all inbound orders.
• Complete support of ASN’s which can either be sent directly to WISE or via the host system.
• A simple single scan of a bar code, pallet ID, or pallet license plate.
• A single receiver can work on multiple incoming orders simultaneously.
• Multiple receiving personnel can work on a single order.
• Personnel can receive unexpected shipments.
• When the warehouse receives the goods: WISE captures all information possible, including: All Lot Numbers, Serial Numbers, and All Dates (Create, Manufacture, Expiration, etc.).

Inventory is tracked from the moment it is received at the dock door, including every step of the warehousing process, until it is directed out the shipping door. In addition to this, Inventory is controlled at the item level by SKU number, quantity, and location. Next, all tasks are system generated dynamically, directing warehouse personnel via the radio frequency backbone. As a result warehouse managers can run the distribution center using real-time inventory status and quantities.

If you have Pick and pack operations that require replenishment activities, WISE supports this. Furthermore, it maintains inventory levels in forward pick locations and controls the movement of items. Particularly from the reserve or bulk storage locations to the higher volume forward pick locations. Importantly, warehouse employees are directed to complete replenishments based on location or item minimums and maximums. Further, warehouse managers can perform a “mock” allocation of the day’s orders. As a result, verifying available stock in the forward pick locations. Consequently, if there is not enough inventory available to fulfill the day’s orders. Importantly, WISE will automatically generate the pick tasks from the bulk locations to adequately supply the forward pick locations.

The unit of measure describes how the quantity of an item is tracked in the inventory system. Namely, “eaches” is the most common unit of measure. It means that each individual item is considered one unit. In contrast, an item that uses “cases” as the unit of measure would be tracked by the number of cases. Other examples of units of measure include: Pallets, Pounds, Ounces, Linear Feet, Square Feet, Cubic Feet, Gallons, Thousands, Hundreds, Pairs, and Dozens… Importantly, WISE gives the user the ability to view all inventory instances in their multiple units of measure simultaneously.

WISE’s Order Management functionality is a flexible tool used to group and release orders for shipment. This easy-to-use functionality gives the manager the capabilities of releasing single orders or groups of orders based on: The order number, customer ID, destination, dates, FIFO/LIFO carriers, priorities, and any combination thereof. Conveniently, managers can cancel orders immediately at any point in the warehouse order process. Then, WISE will generate all the necessary tasks to re-stock the items already in the picking or shipping process. Specific Order Prioritization pushes orders that require special handling or expediting to automatically be assigned in the system. As a result, they receive priority within the task pool.

WISE gives the warehouse management the flexibility to release orders to the warehouse floor to be picked and processed. Clearly, a paperless warehouse is the goal of any WMS; but, if printed picklists are required, WISE can deliver a simple hybrid of the two. *If a paper-based system is required, please see the WISE-Paper section of the product information brochure.

Using RF technology, a release of an order or group of orders is called a wave. WISE can pick by wave, order, priority demands, pallet, partial pallet, piece, zone, location, and customer. Furthermore, picks are assigned to individual employees based on user-defined priorities, product/order attributes, security clearance, and internal warehouse path sequences. Additionally, all details of the picking tasks are recorded in a detailed WISE transaction log. Thus reporting employee, unit-of-measure, destination, and transaction time stamps. Therefore, when it comes to wave picking, WISE Cloud WMS has you covered.

Many different packing methods are supported by WISE. The most common is to pick from general storage, then take the goods to the predetermined packing stations where the “packer” takes over the next step of the order’s process. If the user has defined that they are picking an individual order or orders, WISE can then pick from general storage locations and put the items directly into the packing container ready for shipment. This is also termed “palletization” if the packing container is a pallet and the entire pallet is used to ship. WISE’s cartonization functionality enables the warehouse manager to use the item’s cube information (based upon entered weight and dimensions of the merchandise) to be packed for put-away for the best location space utilization.