What the WMS app can

Are you looking for a simple mobile solution for inventory control linked with the Infor LN ERP system? If so, the SIGMA Warehouse Management System App for mobile warehousing processes is the solution of choice. With this app, you can easily and quickly check your inventory, relocate items, take inventory, or perform stocktaking.

And this is how the warehouse management system works

The employees select the function needed directly in the well-structured main menu of the app. In the WMS, different functions are available, such as the stock check, recording of inventoried terms during a stocktaking activity, or removal of goods for shipment. Using barcodes, all items are collected and identified. Of course, not only items, but also batches, serial numbers, and storage areas can be recorded.

The Infor LN Warehouse Management System offers maximal flexibility. Thus, mobile recording of inventories and inventory flow can be done on site, such as in the warehouse or shipping area.

Basic requirements

• Infor LN is installed and licensed
• SIGMA WMS app
• Terminal devices with app
• Infor ERP LN | Server License 7056 (Integration 3rd-Party)

Advantages

• Multilingual design to be parameterized
• Reduced ERP user costs
• Clear structure and mobility
• Automated data check
• Intuitive
• Robust design and scalability
• Flexible hardware costs
• On request: customized WMS modifications possible

Required system configuration

• Smartphone, tablet or workstation
• Operating system: Microsoft Windows (8, 10) or Android
• For data transfer between App and ERP: LAN / WLAN

Data are transferred in real time via web services. In this transfer, data can be retrieved and edited, and functions of the ERP system can be triggered.

Functions

Suggestions for stock removal
In this function, all recommendations for removing and transferring goods to be shipped are listed consecutively as well as by associated orders and order positions. The items to be picked for the order must be recorded via barcodes. The Infor LN Warehouse Management System decodes the multi-barcodes, determines the corresponding stock removal and transfer recommendation, and releases it.

Query of inventories
Here item inventories can be queried according to item number, batch, or stock location. It is not only possible to scan an item number (evaluation of the multi-barcode), but also to enter the item number or batch manually, and the users can select from a hit list, for instance, the specific item-batch combination. The item inventories are displayed in a detailed view with other information, such as stock location/ area or blocked and reserved inventories. Single inventory items can be marked in order to initiate printing of a new label.

Stocktaking / Inventory
The stocktaking orders are classically generated in the ERP system and subsequently listed under the stocktaking function in the WMS app. The users select a stocktaking order for a specific warehouse. In the detailed view, the stocktaking order items to be counted are displayed (as in a counting list on paper). If the warehouse has storage areas, the users first define the storage area to be assessed by manual entry or label scan, thereby filtering the list of associated stocktaking order items according to the storage area. The users record the inventories by scanning the item labels. The warehouse management system evaluates the multi-barcodes content and enters possible different inventories directly into the stocktaking order in the ERP system. In this process, new items for new issues relevant for inventory are created. Inventory deviations are approved and the stocktaking results are then transferred into the ERP system.

Other available functions

• Query of inventory / correction of inventory
• Goods entry
• Printing of goods entry labels
• Warehousing
• Relocation
• Transfer to another location according to specific proposals
• Confirmation of picking lists for orders
• Stocktaking
• Support of batch and ID numbers