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1. Mark Mandeville
Sr. Solution Consultant
Oracle
Warehouse
Management

2. “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
Inbound
Internal
Processing
Outbound
• Purchases
• Mfg / Assembly
• Transfers
• Outside Processing
• Customer Shipments
• Vendor Returns
• Transfers
• Outside Processing
• Pick
• Pack
• Inspection
• Count
• Assembly
• Storage
• Move
• Replenish
Warehouse Management At-a-Glance

3. Transaction Velocity / Volume
Small Large
Product
/
Order
Complexity
Low
Manual Inventory
Record transactions and
track balances
RF / Barcode Only
Improve accuracy and reduce latency
of existing transactions
High
Warehouse Management
Implement a true “execution system” using
system directed tasks and task management
Highly Automated Facilities
Automate physical inventory handling
Capabilities
Warehousing Functionality Spectrum

4. 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?
One Size Fits One
• How can I manage
SKU 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?
Internal
Processing
Inbound Outbound
Business Pressures

5. Warehouse
System 1
Manufacturing
Procurement Order Management
Warehouse
System 2
Warehouse
System N
RF Middleware RF Middleware RF Middleware
Integration and Operation Complexity, Localized Solutions
Operational Challenges

6. • 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)
A Need for Change
Leading Business Trends

7. How
Delivers

8. Foundation:
Unified Information Architecture
• 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 deployment
by business flow
• Single global instance
implementations
Customers,
Suppliers,
Products, …
Develop
Market
Sell
Order
Plan
Service
Maintain
Finance
HR
Projects
Contracts
Warehouse
Management
Procure
Make
Fulfill

9. • Eliminate
Integration
• Reduce Cost
and Complexity
• Reduce Risk and
Upgrade Issues
• Eliminate
Problems with
Reconciliation
• Simplify Support
Support for the Integrated Enterprise
Built-In, Not Bolt-On Functionality
MSCA &
Warehouse
Management
Service Finance Planning
Procurement Manufacturing Fulfillment

10. Apps /
Database
RF Base
Station
SQL Net
Telnet Over TCP/IP
RF Device
Built-in RF Middleware
Built-in Mobile User Interface
Mobile
Transaction Server
Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Apps (MSCA)
Support Basic Warehousing Needs…
Moves, Issues, Returns,
Scrap, Completions, …
Quality Collections,
Specifications, …
Misc. Transactions,
Transfers, Counts, …
Pick, Confirm, Ship,
Confirm, Print, …
Direct, Std, Inspect,
Cross-Dock, Print, …
Mobile Manufacturing Mobile Quality
Mobile Receiving Mobile Inventory Mobile Shipping
LAN or
WAN

11. WMS Installed, WMS Organization
• LPNs
• Cost Groups
• Rules
• Tasks
• Cartonization
• Exception
Workflows
What Do I get with . . .
MSCA
• Mobile User Interfaces for
• Inventory
• Receiving
• Shipping
• Manufacturing
• Quality
• Labeling

12. Seamless
Integration
Oracle Warehouse Management Solution
…or Provide a Complete Warehouse Execution System
RTVs
Orders
Transfers
RMAs
Purchases
Transfers Tailorable
Rules &
Workflow
Process
Global Visibility
RF Support
Planning Manufacturing Fulfillment
Purchasing
Inspect
Inspect
Receive
Receive
Ship
Ship Pack
Pack
Directed
Directed
Pick
Pick
Cost
Assemble
WIP
Issues
Transfer
Count
Move
Replen-
ish
Label
Cross Dock
Putaway

13.  Support Lower Cost of Ownership
 Increase Warehouse Efficiency
 Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise
Enables you to…
Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution

14. Rules-Driven Processes
Flexibly Meet Needs without Customization
User Defined
Strategies & Rules
(e.g. > 30 Days Shelf Life)
Transaction
(e.g. Pick)
Suggestions
(e.g. LPNs
or Locators)
• Eliminates customizations
• Supports common tool
with examples
• Easily changed and evolved
• Improves ROI and
ongoing support
• Accelerates implementation
• Increases long-term flexibility
Support for: Directed Picking, Directed Put-away,
Tasks Assignment, Costing, Labeling

15. Additional Ways to Avoid Customization
Characteristics
• Same application for
all certified devices
• Automatically adapts
to any form factor
RF Device
Independence
Lot & Serial
Attributes
• User definable fields
• Use throughout WMS
(UI, Rules Engine, etc.)
Benefits
• Maximum flexibility of
RF device selection
• Lower support costs
• Flexible interfaces
• Support your specific
data needs

16. • 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
Cost-Effective Global Deployment
Think Locally, Act Globally

17.  Support Lower Cost of Ownership
 Increase Warehouse Efficiency
 Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise
Enables you to…
Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution

18. Worker Productivity
• Automate Warehouse
Processes
• Optimize Task
Assignments
• Reduce Worker
Travel Time
Resource Utilization
• Optimize Total
Warehouse Space
• Maximize Use of
Equipment
• Optimally Locate
Inventory to Reduce
Travel Time
Warehouse Efficiency
Inventory Utilization
• Reduce Inventory
Carrying Costs
• Streamline
Material Flow
• Reduce Inventory
Obsolescence
• Automate
Replenishment
Improve Warehouse Mgmt Functions
Increase Efficiency of All Resources

19. Automated Task Management
Create, Organize, Dispatch Tasks to Optimal Resource
• Dispatch Tasks To
RF Devices
• Support Multiple
Picking Methodologies
• Match Skills and
Equipment to Tasks
• Perform Task
Sequencing and
Interleaving
Pick Wave Task Queue
• Create Paperless,
Streamlined Processes
• Align Pick Plan with
Business Mix
• Reduce Safety Issues
and Training Costs
• Significantly Reduce
Travel Time
Split
Merge
Sort
Create &
Allocate
Task
Worker Productivity

20. • 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 changing
requirements
• Data Transmitted via XML
directly to printer or via
middleware of choice
Print at the Right Time in the Correct Format
Automated Compliance Labeling
Meet Customer Specific Requirements

21. Container and LPN* Support
• Supports Infinite Nesting Levels
• Perform Complex Moves via a
Single Scan
• Fully Integrated with ASNs
Improves Efficiency,
Accuracy, and Tracking
Barcode Support
• Automatically Track All
Related Product Information
• Capture All Information
with a Single Scan
Reduces Cycle Time &
Improves Accuracy
Single Unique Number
for All Information
Multiple Packages
and Products
=
*License Plate Number
Barcode & License Plate # Support
Perform Complex Inventory Transactions

22. Ship
Ship
Drop
Drop
Put-Away
Put-Away
Deliver
Deliver
Inspect
Inspect
Cross-Dock
Inventory
Direct Ship
Pick
Pick
Pick
Pick
Release
Release
Receive
Receive
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
Cross-Dock and Direct Ship
Selectively Accelerate Warehouse Material Flow

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

24. Directed Picking and Put Away
Automatically Suggest Optimal Locators
• 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 chance
of obsolescence
Receipt
Business
Logic
Locator
Locator
Locator
Pick
Resource Utilization

25. Advanced Inventory Capabilities
Provide Single Source of Truth for All Inventory
• 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
Inventory Utilization

26. Performance Management Tools
Proactively 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 and
notification messaging
• Handle last minute
changes with
workflow exceptions
• Keep key personnel
informed with multiple
reporting options

27.  Support Lower Cost of Ownership
 Increase Warehouse Efficiency
 Integrate WMS Throughout the Enterprise
Enables you to…
Oracle Warehouse Mgmt Solution

28. Comprehensive Logistics Solution
Integrated Logistics Adapts to Changes
Plan
Book /
Tender
Manage
Wrhs
Pick &
Label
Pack &
Ship
Rate Track
Global
Customers
Continuous
Improvement
Integrated Planning & Execution
Carriers /
3PLs
Inbound
Supply
Source
Outbound
Demand
Destination
Collaboration &
Event Management
Carrier
Analysis
On-Time
Performance
Customer
Satisfaction
Settle

29. Comprehensive Logistics Solution
Enables Cross-Functional Process Optimization
Planning
(Plan & Monitor)
Warehouse
(Store & Manage)
Transport
(Move & Track)
Stage &
Cross Dock
Dynamic
Rerouting
& Drop Ship
Inventory
Optimization
Supply /
Demand
Matching

30. 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 creation
and tracking
• Supports Full Spectrum of Tasks:
- Simple kitting to full BOM / work
order jobs
- Seamless CTO flow
Sales
Orders
Manufacturing
Processes
WMS Solution

31. WMS and Service / Spares
Integrate all Inventory Transactions
• Provide a single, common view of
all inventory
• Integrate and manage internal and
field inventory locations
• Consolidate / coordinate all field
requests to maximize DC efficiency
Regional / Field
Warehouses
Field Technician
Stock
Distribution Center
Service / Spares Mgmt
Warehouse Mgmt Manage high volume DC operations (pick,
pack and ship) with WMS and leverage
internal orders to release parts to the field

32. Business Intelligence
Integrated Throughout
Entire Offering…

33. Deliver Daily Business Intelligence
Real-Time Access to Complete Business Information
What is my inventory accuracy for all products?
What are my labor costs for each warehouse?
How is my warehouse space utilization changing?
How are inventory turns and quantities changing?
What are my book-to-ship and receipt-to-putaway cycle times?
– Objective: Set institutional targets
– Fact: Provide performance-based metrics
– Exception: Continuously evaluate performance
Manage By…

34. Mfg & Inventory Intelligence:
Timely, Accurate, Relevant
• 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
Links
Links
Reports
Reports
Real-Time
Real-Time
Results
Results
Graphs
Graphs
Flexible
Flexible
Time Periods
Time Periods
Flexible
Flexible
Comparisons
Comparisons
Performance
Performance
Measures
Measures

35. Single global instance, mobile
applications, built-in integration,
barcode and RF capabilities
Out-of-the-box integration, full
logistics support for all SCM flows
Optimized space and warehouse
utilization, improved worker
productivity, flexible process flows,
monitoring and mgmt capabilities
Oracle Warehouse Management Solution
Support Lower Cost
of Ownership
Integrate WMS
Throughout the
Enterprise
Increase Warehouse
Efficiency

36. Inventory
Management
Warehouse
Management
Mobile Supply Chain
Applications
Logistics Intelligence
Develop
Market
Sell
Order
Plan
Procure
Make
Fulfill
Service
Maintain
Finance
HR
Projects
Contracts
Oracle Warehouse Management Products
Customers,
Suppliers,
Products, …

37. Evolution of Oracle Logistics
New in 11i.9…
Base Differentiators…
• 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
New in 11i.10…
• 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 def’n
and examples library
• Load tendering
• Online tracking of ship status
• Carrier selection & freight rating
• Automated shipping processes
• Non-conformance mgmt
• Configurable picking &
streamlined shipping UI’s
• 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

38. Customer
Case Studies

39. • 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
 Reduced inventory by $300K, expects to cut an additional $600K
 Raised warehouse labor productivity by 15%, expects to reach 29%
“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

40. • 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%

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

42. Thank You!