| title | TOCTitle | ms:assetid | ms:mtpsurl | ms:contentKeyID | author | ms.date | mtps_version | audience | ms.search.region |
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Warehouse management |
Warehouse management |
42dd1ee6-cf87-46a5-b1b5-78bc4b4637df |
62200059 |
tonyafehr |
05/19/2014 |
v=AX.60 |
Application User |
Global |
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3
Note
This topic applies to features in the Warehouse management module. It does not apply to features in the Inventory management module.
Use Warehouse management to monitor and automate warehouse processes. The Warehouse management module for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 lets you manage warehouse processes in manufacturing, distribution, and retail companies. For example, you can use the features in this module to complete tasks in the following areas.
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Workflows - Configure inbound and outbound intelligent workflows.
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Picking and packing - Assign orders to clusters to pick from a single location and configure profiles to control the validation and packing of items into shipping containers. Alternate between picking strategies for batch and non-batch items.
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Wave processing - Create, implement, and release work using batch-scheduled or manual processing of waves.
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Inventory counting - Set up cycle counting thresholds, create cycle counting plans, schedule plans, and cycle count locations and items ad hoc.
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Containerization - Set up container groups to order the sequence of the packing process and create templates to support packing strategies.
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Mobile devices - Use scanners or other mobile devices to optimize precision in the picking and put-away processes.