WMS to Infor inbound processing

Inbound processing consists of all data transfers from the WMS to Infor, including:

Data transfers Description
Shipment confirmations After a pick list has been picked, packed, and shipped, pick list feedback is sent back. The feedback is received in the form of database tables. Any records with errors can be corrected. When the shipment record is released, the stock-on-hand in Inventory Control is updated.
Purchase order receipts After a purchase order is downloaded into the WMS ASN tables, the WMS user creates shipments that reference and are a subset of the purchase order.
Note:  Some WMSs can receive multiple purchase orders for a shipment but that functionality is not supported in this interface.

Receiving in the WMS must be performed against the shipment. When items are received in the warehouse, the WMS triggers receiving. After inspection, any rejected quantities are transferred to a different Inventory Control location.

Multiple receipts are accepted against a purchase order as needed. When the received quantity is equal to the expected receipt quantity, the purchase order is closed. Depending on the receipt tolerance that is set up, over-receiving is allowed even if the purchase order is closed.
Inventory adjustments The WMS can provide miscellaneous inventory adjustments and small cycle counts. Inventory can be adjusted for many reasons and the adjustment can be explained through the use of reason codes and descriptions. Reason codes provide a method to override default offset general ledger accounts.
Inventory reconciliations Infor owns the cost of items for all transactions while the WMS owns the quantities. The WMS is responsible for the actual management of the warehouse, including:
  • Quantity shipped
  • Quantity returned
  • Physical inventory quantities

The physical inventory quantities are exported on a regular basis. A pseudo physical inventory is performed to import the quantities. This action allows the quantities to be imported just as if they were counted. Variance reports are provided to investigate any discrepancies between the two systems.
Customer return receipts When all of the returned goods that are listed on a customer return authorization are received by Warehouse, an update is sent showing the actual quantity of goods that was returned through the return receipt or return feedback process.