AFS 2016 User Conference

1. Achieve Jedi-level WMS
Skills to Maximize Your
Business Outcomes
2016 AFS User Conference

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Ken Martin, WMS Product Manager
24+ Years with AFS Assisting Companies
Implement WMS Systems, Product
Development and Support
Speaker

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Tools Already in your Toolbox
• Existing features already in v2012 & v2014
• Features you may have missed
• Process & Work Flow changes for more productivity
• Expand visibility
• Enhance traceability

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Single Scan Traceability
• GS1 Barcode Compliance
• GS1uses a series of Application Identifiers to include additional data such as best before
dates, batch numbers, quantities, weights and many other attributes used within the supply
chain.
• A Single Scan of a GS1 Label Replaces Multiple Scans
Application
Identifier (AI)
GTIN AI PROD
Date
AI Batch
/ Lot
• Product
Code
• Quantity
• Batch / Lot • Catch
Weight
• Production
Date
• Expiry Date
Single Scan Traceability

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SSRS Reporting
• SQL Server Reporting Services
• Easy modifications to reports
• Can be done in house
• Use Drill down hyperlinks

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SSRS Reporting
• Quickly choose data
• Choose visibility
• Easily change from one
selection to another

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SSRS Reporting
• Scrolling for data
• Click on Hyperlinks to
drill down
• Plums in HOLD 2
• Click on HOLD 2

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SSRS Reporting
• Boom!
• You are looking at
the inventory in
HOLD 2

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SSRS Reporting
• Add graphics within
report
• Still have hyperlinks to
additional data

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Supplier Portal
• Color coded
icons
• Optimized for
tablet & touch
• Sweep from left
• Easier order
entry
• Check it out!

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Order Attributes
• Defined on Order Type
• Both Inbound & Outbound
• Updated by tablet on receipt
• Completely configurable
• Examples:
• Route, PO Number, Transfer Number
• Consignee Tracking Number
• Arrival Port (exports)
• Tax ID (for BOL)
• Can be searchable
• Prompt & Heading definition

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Order Line Attributes
• Defined on Order Type
• Both Inbound & Outbound
• Updated by tablet on receipt
• Completely configurable
• Examples:
• Seal #, issues, comments,
• Can be searchable
• Prompt & Heading definition

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• New report in v2014
• Add it from Workstation Config
Receiving Issues Report

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Route Attributes
• A whopping TEN attributes
• Both Inbound & Outbound
• Updated by tablet on receipt
• Completely configurable
• Examples:
• Seal Number, Driver, Log Number
• Trailer condition
• Can be searchable
• Prompt & Heading definition

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QC Types
• QC Types
• Attached to
• Route
• Receiver
• Receiver Line
• Configurable
• DC, Owner, Route Type,
Order Type, Product Type,
Product
• Rules based by Weight

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Order, Route, & QC Fields
can be entered on tablet
• Using mobility on
android or ipad
• Order
• Route
• QC
• See Fran’s session
on mobility right
after this one!

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Date Encoding
• Extract date from
Manufacturer lot
• Configurable
• Multiple masks
• Can be defined by vendor

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Receiving Lot Attributes
• Vastly configurable
for specific needs
• Updated from tablet
on receipt
• Examples:
• COO, Shellfish certs
• Grade, Condition
• Manufacturer lot
• USDA facility
• Packaging

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Load Audit
• Load Audit by Order Type
• Allows only auditing certain orders
• Requires double check before loading

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Demand Replenishment
• Get in the open orders
• Replenish be required quantity instead of minimum
• Get ahead of picking
• Example:
• Product pick slot set to capacity of 40, replen level at 10, at 17 in stock
• Orders come in for 25
• Will send replenishment for the product even though not at minimum

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Wave Picking
• By Route – pull entire route & ship (batch pick)
• Optional haul point from which will be picked
• Replenishment for non-dedicated picks  forward dynamic
picks
• Planned quantity or bulk
• To discreet location
• Put back remainder if needed
• Promo items – pallets coming down from reserve
• All routes directed to haul point from which will be picked

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Summary
• What have you seen that you haven’t used?
• Take away the assignment to check your operations
• Try something new!

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WMS LinkedIn
WMS LinkedIn Site
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8390204
A place to exchange knowledge and
experiences using AFS WMS. Whether to
ask questions of other warehouse and
distribution professionals to increase your
knowledge or to see upcoming news for AFS
WMS, this group is the place to share and
collaborate.

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Thank you
Q & A
Next Session:
Going Mobile: The Advantage in the Warehouse