Warehousing Module

Warehousing covers receiving, putaway, picking, release, transfers, value-added services (VAS), stocktake, and cross-docking. In CargoNext, the Warehousing module manages: Inbound Order → Warehouse Job (receiving/putaway) | Release Order → Warehouse Job (pick/release) | Cross-Docking Order → Warehouse Job (stage in / stage out) | Transfer Order, VAS Order, Stocktake Order → Warehouse Job.

Industry terms: 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), VAS (Value-Added Services), Putaway, Pick, Cycle Count, ABC Analysis, Storage Location.

To access the Warehousing workspace, go to:

Home > Warehousing

1. Typical Workflow

1.1 Inbound (Receiving)

1. Create Inbound Order
2. Create Warehouse Job (type: Putaway)
3. Execute receiving and putaway operations
4. Use Warehouse Job Card or Plate Scanner for mobile execution

1.2 Outbound (Release)

1. Create Release Order
2. Create Warehouse Job (type: Pick)
3. Execute pick and release operations

1.3 Internal Transfer

1. Create Transfer Order
2. Create Warehouse Job (type: Transfer)

1.4 VAS (Value-Added Services)

1. Create VAS Order
2. Create Warehouse Job (type: VAS)

1.5 Stocktake

1. Create Stocktake Order
2. Create Warehouse Job (type: Stocktake)
3. Use Count Sheet for counting

2. Key Concepts

2.1 Storage Location Hierarchy

Warehouse → Zone → Aisle → Rack → Level → Bin. Configure in Storage Location.

2.2 Handling Units

Track inventory by Handling Unit Type (Pallet, Box, etc.). Supports UOM conversions.

2.3 Periodic Billing

Periodic Billing automates storage charges based on Warehouse Contract.

3. Workspace Structure

3.1 Quick Access

• Sales Quote, Warehouse Contract, Inbound Order, Release Order, Cross-Docking Order, Transfer Order, VAS Order, Stocktake Order, Warehouse Job, Periodic Billing, Gate Pass

3.2 Mobile Pages

• Warehouse Job Card – Mobile job execution
• Plate Scanner – License plate scanning at dock
• Count Sheet – Stocktake counting

3.3 Reports

• Stock: Warehouse Stock Balance, Warehouse Stock Ledger, Batch Expiry Risk
• Capacity: Storage Location Usage, Handling Unit Capacity, Capacity Forecasting Report, ABC Report
• Productivity: Labor Productivity Report, Machine Productivity Report

Complete field reference

Module transactions and masters:

• Inbound Order, Release Order, Cross-Docking Order, Transfer Order, VAS Order, Stocktake Order
• Warehouse Job, Warehouse Contract, Gate Pass, Periodic Billing
• Storage Location, Handling Unit Type, Warehouse Settings

4. Related Topics

• Getting Started
• Warehouse Settings
• Inbound Order
• Release Order
• Warehouse Job
• Glossary