Count Instructions
Stock Counts
Pending Counts
Cycle Counts
The users involved in the Stock Count processes are two main groups:
1. Administrators/Supervisors
These Users predominantly utilize the Qwix Admin Application, and interact with the system to manage and monitor:
2. Operators
These users are responsible for the execution of the count instructions and perform adhoc counts as requested. They do the following:
The main Area of operation of the Stock Count process is within the confines of the warehouse (bulk and picking areas)
Integration of the Stock Count from the customer ERP System or through manual files, will need to be implemented. These import functions will be implemented in the Qwix AIR application.
Typical source documents include:
There is also the requirement for the master data to be integrated or captured to support this process. This master data information includes the following but may not be limited to this.
The Qwix administration desktop can be used to View, Process and Monitor the various parts of the Stock Count process through the Stock Count Views. Please visit the related document on how the Views are used.
Please see the mobile application for the STOCKCOUNT workflow
Once the Inbound Document has been processed the receipt information needs to be written back to the ERP system. The technical details of the writeback will depend on the ERP system and what interface formats are supported. The typical information of this writeback will include the Document number, Item, Quantity, Batch (If batch used).
The Qwix system uses an automation engine built into the Qwix Air module. This is used to automate steps within Qwix. These happen without the user being required to do anything and should happen with a frequency that the user does not realize these are being performed. In the case of the receiving module the automations perform the following functions:
The Qwix system uses an automation engine built into the Qwix Air module. This is used to automate steps within Qwix. These happen without the user being required to do anything and should happen with a frequency that the user does not realize these are being performed. In the case of the Stock Take module, the automation performs the following functions: