Warehouse Management

Warehouse
Core

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Advanced Warehouse Management (WMS)	Execute and control complex warehouse operations at scale.	Advanced WMS built into Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management using warehouse-specific tables and processes.

Warehouse
Setup

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Configuration	Define warehouses, zones, locations, and aisles.	Warehouse, location profile, and location directive configuration.
Location Management	Control inventory placement within the warehouse.	Location-based inventory tracking with dimensions and rules.

Receiving

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Inbound Receiving	Receive inventory against purchase orders or transfer orders.	Inbound work creation using warehouse work templates.
Quality Inspection	Inspect inbound goods before storage.	Quality orders and inspection workflows linked to receipts.
License Plate (LP) Receiving	Receive and manage inventory using license plates.	License Plate ID (LPID) framework controlling inventory movement.

Put‑Away

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Put-Away Strategies	Automate optimal storage location selection.	Location directives and put-away rules engine.
Directed Put-Away	Enforce system-directed inventory placement.	Rule-based determination using capacity and location profiles.

Inventory
Control

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Inventory Tracking	Track inventory quantities and locations in real time.	Inventory dimensions (site, warehouse, location, LP, batch).
Cycle Counting	Perform targeted inventory counts without disruptions.	Cycle counting work generation and variance posting.
Physical Inventory Counting	Perform full warehouse inventory counts.	Counting journals and adjustment posting.

Picking

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Sales Order Picking	Pick items for outbound customer orders.	Warehouse work with pick steps created per order.
Batch & Wave Picking	Optimize picking through batching and waving.	Wave processing and batch picking logic.
Zone Picking	Divide picking work by warehouse zones.	Zone-based work assignment using work classes.
Cluster Picking	Pick multiple orders simultaneously.	Cluster picking powered by mobile device workflows.

Packing &
Shipping

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Packing	Pack picked items into containers for shipment.	Containerization and packing station functionality.
Shipping	Ship orders and record shipment confirmation.	Shipment confirmation and posting workflows.
Load Planning	Organize shipments into loads.	Load entities tied to routes and transportation planning.

Mobile
Execution

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Mobile App	Enable workers to execute tasks using handheld devices.	Browser-based Warehouse Management mobile app.
User-Directed Work	Guide workers step-by-step through warehouse processes.	Mobile menu items and work templates.
Custom Mobile Workflows	Tailor mobile flows for specific operations.	Mobile device menu customization and extensions.

Replenishment

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Replenishment	Automatically replenish picking locations.	Min/max replenishment logic and replenishment work creation.
Demand-Driven Replenishment	Trigger replenishment based on outbound demand.	Wave demand-based replenishment rules.

Cross‑Docking

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Cross-Docking	Bypass storage and move goods directly to outbound.	Cross-dock work creation during receiving.
Planned Cross-Docking	Plan inbound goods to fulfill outbound orders.	Planned cross-dock rules in wave processing.

Value‑Added
Services

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Kitting & Assembly	Assemble kits or value-added services in the warehouse.	Warehouse work supporting kit assembly steps.

Yard
Management

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Yard Management	Manage trailers and yard movements.	Yard locations, dock doors, and appointment scheduling.
Dock Management	Control dock door assignments and usage.	Dock door profiles and work assignment logic.

Transportation Integration

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Transportation Interface	Integrate warehouse operations with transportation planning.	Integration with Transportation Management System (TMS).

Automation &
Intelligence

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Work Automation	Automate task generation and execution.	Work policies, templates, and automated processing logic.
Planning Optimization	Improve planning performance for high-volume warehouses.	Cloud-based Planning Optimization service.

Analytics &
Visibility

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Performance Analytics	Monitor warehouse KPIs and productivity.	Embedded Power BI dashboards using warehouse data.
Inventory Visibility	Provide near real-time inventory availability.	Inventory Visibility Add-in using Azure services.

Integration

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Supply Chain Integration	Seamlessly integrate with procurement and sales.	Native SCM integration across order and inventory entities.
Device Integration	Integrate with scanners, printers, and conveyors.	Hardware Station and third-party device integration.

Extensibility

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Warehouse Extensions	Extend warehouse processes without modifying core code.	X++ extensions, event handlers, and mobile extensions.

Security

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Role-Based Warehouse Security	Restrict access to warehouse operations and data.	Security roles, duties, and warehouse-specific privileges.

Compliance &
Traceability

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
Lot & Batch Traceability	Track inventory by lot, batch, and serial number.	Batch and serial number tracking across warehouse flows.

Scalability

Feature	Functional Description	Technical Description
High-Volume Warehouse Support	Support large, complex, and distributed warehouses.	Cloud-scale architecture optimized for throughput and performance.