In your warehouse operations, the inbound process is a critical component that sets the stage for efficient order fulfilment. At Leanafy, we understand the significance of a well-optimized inbound operation, where the primary focus is on reducing workload and maximizing productivity. 

Understanding the Inbound Operation Workflow

To initiate the inbound process, you should begin by generating License Plate Identifiers (which can be pallets, barrels, boxes etc.). It's essential to ensure that you have a sufficient number of License Plate Identifiers available whenever you are preparing to receive items against the Advance Receipt Notice (ARN). The next step involves creating an ARN for the client from whom you'll be receiving items in your warehouse. Afterwards, you can assign the ARN to a designated warehouse user and commence the receiving process. Following thorough inspection and validation, you can proceed to fulfil the ARN, completing the inbound process efficiently and accurately.

The ARN undergoes various phases, and with each of these stages, distinct capabilities become accessible within the ARN.

Now that you know all the basic information about Inbound ops in Leanafy It's time to go through the flow.

Generating License Plate Identifiers is the initial step in the inbound operation process. A License Plate(LP) Identifier  is a unique code that is assigned to each container of goods. This identifier helps in tracking and managing inventory efficiently within the warehouse. 

This guide provides a simple step-by-step process for generating license plate identifiers for pallets. By following these instructions, users can easily generate a CSV file with the desired number of license plates.

How to generate license plate identifiers for pallets.

Creating an Advance Receipt Notice (ARN) is a crucial step in preparing for the incoming inventory. An ARN serves as a formal notification of an expected shipment. In this step, you have two options:

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create an Advance Receipt Notice (ARN). By following these steps, users can easily generate an ARN for their clients to receive the inbound inventory in the warehouse.

How to create an ARN( Advance Receipt Notice)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add item(s) to an open ARN (Advance Receipt Note) in the Central dashboard.

Central: How to add item(s) in an open ARN

After creating an ARN, the next step is to assign it to a specific warehouse user to handle the incoming shipment. Assigning an ARN ensures that the warehouse knows who is accountable for receiving and processing the inventory. 

This guide provides a simple step-by-step process to assign an ARN to a user in the Central dashboard. By following these instructions, you can easily manage and assign ARNs to users, ensuring smooth access and permissions within your system.

Central: How to assign an ARN 

Once you've created the ARN (Advance Receipt Notice) and you're ready to receive items in the warehouse, you can start the receiving process by entering the received quantity of the item and you can receive them in two ways:

- Receive them as an individual loose item directly at the receiving location.                                              - Or receive them on a License Plate (LP) at that receiving location.

Once you've received all the items, you can then complete the receiving process by fulfilling the ARN.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to do receiving for an Open ARN on Central. It includes details on how to start the receiving process, select items, enter quantities, and associate containers.

Central: How to receive items against an ARN

Printing an ARN is essential for maintaining accurate records and documentation. Once an ARN is created or updated, it can be printed. This ensures that everyone involved in the inbound operation has access to the necessary information, and it helps in tracking and organizing inventory effectively.

This guide provides a quick and easy step-by-step process for printing an ARN on the central dashboard. It is useful for anyone who needs to generate a printed copy of an ARN for documentation or reference purposes.

Central: How to Print a ARN

Generating a GRN (Goods Receipt Note) is the final step in the process for a fulfilled ARN. The GRN serves as proof of receipt of goods and completion of the ARN. The documentation linked below provides detailed instructions on how to generate a GRN. 

This guide provides a step-by-step process on how to generate a Goods Receive Note (GRN) for a fulfilled Advance Receipt Notice (ARN) on Central. It outlines the necessary steps to access the dashboard, select the appropriate ARN, and generate the GRN successfully.

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