Warehouse%20Mgmt%20Overview

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OracleWarehouse Management
Mark Mandeville Sr. Solution Consultant
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Warehouse Management At-a-Glance
InternalProcessing
Inbound
Outbound

• Assembly
• Storage
• Move
• Replenish

• Purchases
• Mfg / Assembly
• Transfers
• Outside Processing

• Customer Shipments
• Vendor Returns
• Transfers
• Outside Processing

• Pick
• Pack
• Inspection
• Count

Senior level executives now realize that the
automated warehouse is as much a part of
e-commerce and e-fulfillment as the
Internet. - Supply Chain Yearbook
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Warehousing Functionality Spectrum
High
Highly Automated Facilities Automate physical
inventory handling
Warehouse Management Implement a true execution
system using system directed tasks and task
management
Capabilities
Product / Order Complexity
RF / Barcode Only Improve accuracy and reduce
latency of existing transactions
Manual Inventory Record transactions and track
balances
Low
Transaction Velocity / Volume
Small
Large
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Business Pressures

• Just-in-Time Delivery
• How can I improve the speed of warehouse
  operations?
• How do I integrate operations to reduce order
  processing time?

• Guaranteed Availability
• How can I improve order promise accuracy?
• How do I create a global view of inventory?

InternalProcessing
Inbound
Outbound

• One Size Fits One
• How can I manageSKU proliferation?
• How do I ensure labeling compliance?

• Lowest Total Cost
• Where can I reduce inventory while maintaining
  high fill rates?
• How do I improve labor efficiency?

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Operational Challenges
Manufacturing
Procurement
Order Management
Warehouse System 1
Warehouse System 2
Warehouse System N
RF Middleware
RF Middleware
RF Middleware
Integration and Operation Complexity, Localized
Solutions
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A Need for ChangeLeading Business Trends

• Fulfillment Processes Integrated with Partners
• Support All Company Processes (e.g. Service, Mfg)
• Automated Material Handling for Improved
  Productivity
• Mobile and Automatic Data Capture (e.g. RF, RFID)
• Streamlined Material Flow (e.g. Cross-Docking)

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How Delivers
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FoundationUnified Information Architecture
Develop
Market
Contracts

• Common data model enables a single source of
  truth
• Comprehensive suite of applications designed to
  work together
• Robust set of integration services based on open
  standards
• Modular deploymentby business flow
• Single global instance implementations

Sell
Projects
Order
HR
Customers, Suppliers, Products,
Plan
Finance
Procure
Maintain
Make
Service
Fulfill
WarehouseManagement
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Support for the Integrated Enterprise Built-In,
Not Bolt-On Functionality

• Eliminate Integration
• Reduce Costand Complexity
• Reduce Risk andUpgrade Issues
• Eliminate Problems with Reconciliation
• Simplify Support

Procurement
Manufacturing
Fulfillment
MSCA WarehouseManagement
Service
Finance
Planning
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Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Apps (MSCA)Support
Basic Warehousing Needs
Built-in Mobile User Interface
Mobile Quality
Mobile Manufacturing
Moves, Issues, Returns, Scrap, Completions,
Quality Collections, Specifications,
Mobile Receiving
Mobile Inventory
Mobile Shipping
Misc. Transactions, Transfers, Counts,
Pick, Confirm, Ship, Confirm, Print,
Direct, Std, Inspect, Cross-Dock, Print,
Built-in RF Middleware
Mobile Transaction Server
RF BaseStation
Apps / Database
LAN or WAN
SQL Net
Telnet Over TCP/IP
RF Device
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What Do I get with . . .
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Oracle Warehouse Management Solutionor Provide
a Complete Warehouse Execution System
Label
Inspect
Receive
Assemble
Cross DockPutaway
RMAs PurchasesTransfers
Replen-ish
TailorableRules Workflow Process
RF Support
Cost
Move
Global Visibility
Ship
Pack
Directed Pick
RTVs OrdersTransfers
WIPIssues
Count
Transfer
SeamlessIntegration
Planning
Manufacturing
Fulfillment
Purchasing
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Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution
Enables you to

• Support Lower Cost of Ownership
• Increase Warehouse Efficiency
• Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise

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Rules-Driven ProcessesFlexibly Meet Needs
without Customization
User Defined Strategies Rules (e.g. gt 30 Days
Shelf Life)
Suggestions (e.g. LPNsor Locators)
Transaction (e.g. Pick)
Support for Directed Picking, Directed
Put-away,Tasks Assignment, Costing, Labeling

• Eliminates customizations
• Supports common toolwith examples
• Easily changed and evolved

• Improves ROI andongoing support
• Accelerates implementation
• Increases long-term flexibility

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Additional Ways to Avoid Customization
Characteristics
Benefits

• Same application for all certified devices
• Automatically adapts to any form factor

• Maximum flexibility of RF device selection
• Lower support costs

RF Device Independence

• User definable fields
• Use throughout WMS (UI, Rules Engine, etc.)

• Flexible interfaces
• Support your specific data needs

Lot Serial Attributes
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Cost-Effective Global DeploymentThink Locally,
Act Globally

• Deploy and manage on a single global instance
• Support with single worldwide organization
• Support for statutory and customary local
  requirements
• Multi-lingual, multi-currency, multi-org,
  multi-national capabilities
• 30 languages, all installable in same unicode
  instance

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Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution
Enables you to

• Support Lower Cost of Ownership
• Increase Warehouse Efficiency
• Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise

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Improve Warehouse Mgmt FunctionsIncrease
Efficiency of All Resources
Warehouse Efficiency
Worker Productivity
Resource Utilization
Inventory Utilization

• Automate Warehouse Processes
• Optimize Task Assignments
• Reduce Worker Travel Time

• Optimize Total Warehouse Space
• Maximize Use of Equipment
• Optimally Locate Inventory to Reduce Travel Time

• Reduce Inventory Carrying Costs
• StreamlineMaterial Flow
• Reduce Inventory Obsolescence
• Automate Replenishment

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Automated Task ManagementCreate, Organize,
Dispatch Tasks to Optimal Resource
Worker Productivity
Task Queue
Pick Wave
Split Merge Sort
Create Allocate Task

• Dispatch Tasks To RF Devices
• Support Multiple Picking Methodologies
• Match Skills and Equipment to Tasks
• Perform Task Sequencing and Interleaving

• Create Paperless, Streamlined Processes
• Align Pick Plan with Business Mix
• Reduce Safety Issues and Training Costs
• Significantly Reduce Travel Time

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Automated Compliance LabelingMeet Customer
Specific Requirements

• Support Numerous Types and Variations of Labels
• LPN, LPN content, LPN summary, material, serial,
  location, shipping, shipping contents, WIP
  contents
• Flexible to Meet Your Business Needs
• Design and rendering choices
• Highly flexible configuration
• Adapts to changingrequirements
• Data Transmitted via XMLdirectly to printer or
  via middleware of choice

Print at the Right Time in the Correct Format
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Barcode License Plate SupportPerform Complex
Inventory Transactions
Multiple Packages and Products
Single Unique Numberfor All Information

• Container and LPN Support
• Supports Infinite Nesting Levels
• Perform Complex Moves via a Single Scan
• Fully Integrated with ASNs

• Barcode Support
• Automatically Track AllRelated Product
  Information
• Capture All Informationwith a Single Scan

Improves Efficiency,Accuracy, and Tracking
Reduces Cycle Time Improves Accuracy
License Plate Number
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Cross-Dock and Direct ShipSelectively Accelerate
Warehouse Material Flow
Cross-Dock
Ship
Drop
Put-Away
Deliver
Inspect
Pick
Pick Release
Receive
Inventory
Direct Ship
Direct Receipt

• Configurable flows
• Express ASN receipt
• Cross-docking
• Express picks load
• Direct ship

• Adjust implementation to business
• Accelerate receiving process
• Reduce handling and inventory
• Increase operator efficiency
• Support lean mfg processes

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RFID-Initiated Shipping ReceivingProcess
Transactions with No Manual Intervention
(3) Interface to readers, clean and filter data,
then pass IDs to application
RFID Middleware(Oracle AS)
(4) Access objects associated with theID's (e.g.
LPN's on ASN)then raise correctBusiness Event
(2) Drive load through RFID Reader in Receiving
Dock
(1) Load of pallets and / or cartons with RFID
tags on each
RFID Event Processor
(6) Process the Business Event, (e.g. Receipt of
pallet or carton)
(5) Access associated source document (e.g. the
POs ASN)
Application APIs
(7) Confirm success or failure (e.g. trigger
green light or sound buzzer)
Response Exception Handling
(8) Putaway, rescan or divert material
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Directed Picking and Put AwayAutomatically
Suggest Optimal Locators
Resource Utilization
Receipt
Locator
Locator
Locator
Pick
BusinessLogic

• Slot dynamically based on velocity, size, etc.
• Control hazardous materials / co-mingling
• Handle task exceptions with reason codes

• Optimize the use of storage locations
• Minimize inventory fragmentation
• Reduce chanceof obsolescence

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Advanced Inventory CapabilitiesProvide Single
Source of Truth for All Inventory
Inventory Utilization

• Maintain Accurate, Real-Time Information
• Physical inventory measurement
• Holding and other associated costs
• Cycle counting
• Manage Inventory Levels
• Automated replenishment
• Kanban management
• Transfers between facilities
• Support Advanced Tracking Capabilities
• Material status control
• Inventory ownership tracking
• Advanced lot and serial control

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Performance Management ToolsProactively Manage
Warehouse Performance

• View current status, perform transactions and
  calculate availability via Materials Workbench
• Monitor and refine facility activity via Control
  Board
• Provide real-time status with active alerts
  andnotification messaging
• Handle last minutechanges withworkflow
  exceptions
• Keep key personnelinformed with
  multiplereporting options

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Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution
Enables you to

• Support Lower Cost of Ownership
• Increase Warehouse Efficiency
• Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise

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Comprehensive Logistics SolutionIntegrated
Logistics Adapts to Changes
GlobalCustomers
Carriers /3PLs
Collaboration Event Management
Pack Ship
Book /Tender
ManageWrhs
Pick Label
Plan
Rate
Track
Settle
InboundSupplySource
OutboundDemandDestination
Integrated Planning Execution
Continuous Improvement
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Comprehensive Logistics SolutionEnables
Cross-Functional Process Optimization
Planning(Plan Monitor)
Warehouse(Store Manage)
Inventory Optimization
Supply / Demand Matching
Dynamic Rerouting Drop Ship
Stage Cross Dock
Transport(Move Track)
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WMS and Manufacturing Extends Beyond Sales Order
Inputs

• Solution Integration Enables
• Task-managed component picks
• Cross-dock to / from manufacturing
• Directed ship from manufacturing
• Compliance labeling
• LPN and lot / serial creationand tracking
• Supports Full Spectrum of Tasks
• Simple kitting to full BOM / work order jobs
• Seamless CTO flow

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WMS and Service / Spares Integrate all Inventory
Transactions
Warehouse Mgmt
Manage high volume DC operations (pick, pack and
ship) with WMS and leverage internal orders to
release parts to the field
Distribution Center

• Provide a single, common view ofall inventory
• Integrate and manage internal and field inventory
  locations
• Consolidate / coordinate all field requests to
  maximize DC efficiency

Regional / FieldWarehouses
Field TechnicianStock
Service / Spares Mgmt
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Integrated ThroughoutEntire Offering
Business Intelligence
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Deliver Daily Business IntelligenceReal-Time
Access to Complete Business Information
What is my inventory accuracy for all products?
What are my labor costs for each warehouse?
What are my book-to-ship and receipt-to-putaway
cycle times?
How is my warehouse space utilization changing?
How are inventory turns and quantities changing?

• Objective Set institutional targets
• Fact Provide performance-based metrics
• Exception Continuously evaluate performance

Manage By
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Mfg Inventory Intelligence
Timely, Accurate, Relevant
Flexible Time Periods
Flexible Comparisons

• Daily updates on key performance indicators
• Actionable information on savings and incremental
  revenue opportunities
• At a glance
• Inventory quantity and turns
• Inventory accuracy
• Pick-to-ship cycle time
• Warehouse labor costs

Real-Time Results
Links
PerformanceMeasures
Reports
Graphs
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Oracle Warehouse Management Solution
Single global instance, mobile applications,
built-in integration, barcode and RF capabilities
Support Lower Cost of Ownership
Optimized space and warehouse utilization,
improved worker productivity, flexible process
flows, monitoring and mgmt capabilities
Increase Warehouse Efficiency
Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise
Out-of-the-box integration, full logistics
support for all SCM flows
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Oracle Warehouse Management Products
Develop
Market
Contracts
Sell
Projects
Customers, Suppliers, Products,
Order
HR
Plan
Finance
Inventory Management Warehouse Management Mobile
Supply Chain Applications Logistics Intelligence
Procure
Maintain
Make
Service
Fulfill
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Evolution of Oracle Logistics
New in 11i.9
Base Differentiators
New in 11i.10

• Built-in, not bolt-on - RF/mobile technology
  transaction integration
• Flexible rules-based processes
• Configurable material flows
• Inbound logistics receiving, inspections,
  directed put-away, cross docking, ASN
• Outbound logistics dock assignment, pick wave
  selection, picking methods, cartonization /
  packing, shipment execution, trip delivery
  planning
• Advanced inventory mgmt container LPNs,
  lot/serial genealogy, status, Kanban
• Reverse logistics RMA receiving, supplier
  returns, refurbishment recycling

• VMI consigned inventory
• Task labor plng control board
• Delivery consolidation by locator and / or LPN
• Cluster picking WIP picking
• eAM component picking
• UPC smart barcode support
• Single mobile UI for all receiving transactions
• Additional material handling equipment
  integration
• Simplified rules engine defn and examples
  library
• Load tendering
• Online tracking of ship status
• Carrier selection freight rating
• Automated shipping processes
• Non-conformance mgmt

• Configurable picking streamlined shipping UIs
• RFID-based transactions
• UCC 128 / UCC 14 support
• Work-plan based put-away
• Catch weight support
• Packing workbench
• Over picking bulk picking
• Inbound transport logistics
• Freight payment audit
• Delivery consolidation
• Truckload rating
• Transportation planning load consolidation,
  continuous moves, automated mode and carrier
  selection
• International drop shipments
• Logistics-related analytics/KPIs

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CustomerCase Studies
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• Global manufacturer of insulated food and
  beverage containers, soft coolers, and lunch kits
• Live on 11i
• Warehouse Management, Order Management,
  Financials,E-Business Suite On Demand
• Saved 665K in one-time and 180K in annually
  recurring IT costs
• On track to save 6.2M through efficiency gains
  for 222 ROI
• Shortened monthly close from 6 days to 2 days

With more demanding on-time requirements,
inventory accuracy is essential. With Oracle
Warehouse Management we know exactly what product
we have, and where, at any point in time and the
accuracy level is so high that our auditors no
longer require us to take a physical inventory."
-- Mike Yeager, Director of
Logistics

• Reduced inventory by 300K, expects to cut an
  additional 600K
• Raised warehouse labor productivity by 15,
  expects to reach 29

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• Manufacturer, sells and distributes quality
  informal tableware, cookware and mugs
• Headquartered in the UK with operations in
  Europe, North America, Australia, Asia,
• Live on 11i
• Warehouse Management, Procurement, Financials,
  Human Resources
• Chose Oracle WMS to streamline supply chain
  execution from manufacturing to shipment
• Goal achieve 100 paperless warehouse

• Increased small order picking productivity by
  200-300
• Ship 30 more product without an increase in
  headcount
• Increased inventory accuracy to over 99

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Oracle Warehouse Management
Support Lower Total Cost of Ownership Increase
Warehouse Efficiency Integrate WMS Throughout the
Enterprise
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