Use case playbook
Receiving & Putaway in LollipopWMS
Coach dock teams through every inbound, confirm counts, and direct product to the right slot without spreadsheets.
Dock-to-stock steps
- Capture ASN or PO details at the dock with barcode scans.
- Validate quantities and lot data before staging.
- Launch guided putaway tasks to send stock directly to active locations.
Use handheld prompts to record photos or damage notes as freight arrives.
Putaway rules
Set rules by temperature, velocity, or client branding. LollipopWMS routes product to the best-fit slot and suggests replenishment for forward pick faces.
Review the Zebra printer setup to keep bin labels clear during moves.
Exceptions
- Flag shortages or overages with reason codes that sync to inventory and finance.
- Hold questionable inventory in quarantine zones while QA reviews.
- Send immediate alerts for vendor compliance issues through the dashboard.
Reference the receiving flow documentation for detailed SOPs.
KPIs
Track dock-to-stock time, first-scan accuracy, and putaway distance. Dashboards show which teams hit targets and where congestion forms.
FAQs
Can we receive without ASNs?
Yes. Build ad-hoc receipts, capture counts, and generate labels on the spot.
How are cross-dock orders handled?
Configure cross-dock rules to bypass storage locations and send product straight to staging.
Do we need Wi-Fi at every dock door?
Reliable coverage is recommended. Offline modes buffer transactions until devices reconnect.
Make dock-to-stock predictable
Guided workflows catch issues early and keep inventory accurate from the first scan.