Warehouse Jobs Operations
Warehouse Jobs Operations
Overview
Warehouse Jobs are the core operational documents that manage all warehouse activities. They track the complete lifecycle of warehouse operations from inbound to outbound processes.
Types of Warehouse Jobs
Inbound Jobs
- Receiving: Process incoming shipments
- Putaway: Store items in appropriate locations
- Quality Control: Inspect received items
- Cross-dock: Direct transfer without storage
Outbound Jobs
- Picking: Gather items for orders
- Packing: Package items for shipment
- Staging: Prepare items for loading
- Loading: Load items onto vehicles
Internal Jobs
- Transfer: Move items between locations
- Replenishment: Restock picking locations
- Cycle Count: Count inventory
- Relocation: Reorganize storage
Creating Warehouse Jobs
Basic Job Creation
- Go to Warehousing > Operations > Warehouse Job
- Click New to create a new job
- Select the job type (Inbound, Outbound, Transfer, etc.)
- Fill in the basic information:
- Customer: Customer for the job
- Reference Order: Related sales order or purchase order
- Job Open Date: When the job becomes active
- Warehouse Contract: Applicable contract
Job Configuration
Job Details
- Type: Inbound, Outbound, Transfer, VAS, etc.
- Customer: Customer for the job
- Reference Order Type: Sales Order, Purchase Order, etc.
- Reference Order: Specific order reference
- VAS Order Type: Type of value-added service
Docking Information
- Docks: Assigned dock doors
- Staging Area: Staging location for items
- Allocations: Item allocation details
Items and Operations
- Items: Items to be processed
- Operations: Specific operations to perform
- Charges: Applicable charges
- Notes: Additional information
Job Workflow
Job Lifecycle
- Draft: Job is created but not active
- Open: Job is active and ready for operations
- In Progress: Operations are being performed
- Completed: All operations are finished
- Cancelled: Job is cancelled
Status Management
- Automatic Status: System updates status based on operations
- Manual Status: Manual status updates when needed
- Status Alerts: Notifications for status changes
Operations Management
Operation Types
- Staging In: Prepare items for inbound processing
- Staging Out: Prepare items for outbound processing
- Putaway: Store items in storage locations
- Pick: Gather items for orders
- Move: Move items between locations
- VAS: Value-added services
- Stocktake: Count inventory
Operation Configuration
- Operation: Specific operation to perform
- Description: Operation description
- Unit Std Hours: Standard hours for the operation
- Handling Basis: Basis for handling (Item Unit, Volume, Weight, etc.)
- Handling UOM: Unit of measure for handling
- Quantity: Quantity to process
- Total Std Hours: Total standard hours
- Actual Hours: Actual hours worked
Item Management
Item Allocation
- Items: Items to be processed
- Quantities: Quantities to process
- Locations: Source and destination locations
- Handling Units: Handling units to use
Item Tracking
- Serial Numbers: Track individual items
- Batch Numbers: Track item batches
- Handling Units: Track handling units
- Locations: Track item locations
Dock Management
Dock Assignment
- Dock Doors: Assign dock doors to jobs
- Dock Schedules: Schedule dock usage
- Dock Capacity: Monitor dock capacity
- Dock Status: Track dock availability
Dock Operations
- Receiving: Process inbound shipments
- Shipping: Process outbound shipments
- Cross-dock: Direct transfer operations
- Staging: Temporary storage at docks
Quality Control
QC Requirements
- QA Required: Quality assurance requirements
- QC Procedures: Quality control procedures
- QC Standards: Quality standards to meet
- QC Documentation: Required documentation
QC Processes
- Inspection: Item inspection procedures
- Testing: Quality testing requirements
- Certification: Quality certifications
- Documentation: QC documentation
Billing and Charges
Charge Types
- Storage Charges: Charges for storage
- Handling Charges: Charges for handling
- VAS Charges: Value-added service charges
- Special Charges: Special service charges
Charge Calculation
- Volume-based: Charges based on volume
- Weight-based: Charges based on weight
- Time-based: Charges based on time
- Service-based: Charges based on services
Reporting and Analytics
Job Reports
- Job Status: Current job status
- Job Performance: Performance metrics
- Job Costs: Cost analysis
- Job Efficiency: Efficiency metrics
Operational Reports
- Throughput: Items processed
- Efficiency: Operational efficiency
- Capacity: Capacity utilization
- Costs: Operational costs
Best Practices
Job Planning
- Plan Ahead: Plan jobs in advance
- Resource Allocation: Allocate resources properly
- Capacity Planning: Consider capacity constraints
- Scheduling: Schedule jobs efficiently
Execution
- Follow Procedures: Follow standard procedures
- Document Everything: Document all operations
- Quality Control: Maintain quality standards
- Safety First: Prioritize safety
Monitoring
- Track Progress: Monitor job progress
- Identify Issues: Identify and resolve issues
- Optimize Performance: Continuously improve
- Report Results: Report on results
Common Issues
Q: How do I change the status of a warehouse job?
A: Use the status field in the Warehouse Job record. Some status changes are automatic based on operations.
Q: Can I modify a job after it's started?
A: Yes, but some modifications may require cancelling and recreating the job.
Q: How do I track job progress?
A: Use the operations section to track completed operations and the dashboard for overall progress.