Manifests
Comprehensive management of inbound manifests for tracking and processing incoming inventory.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Manifests interface provides complete control over inbound shipment documentation, enabling efficient processing and inventory management.
Manifest Management
Section titled “Manifest Management”Creating Manifests
Section titled “Creating Manifests”- Import manifest data
- Manual manifest creation
- Template-based entry
- Bulk manifest upload
- Validation and verification
Manifest Status Tracking
Section titled “Manifest Status Tracking”- Pending: Awaiting processing
- In Progress: Currently being processed
- Completed: Successfully processed
- On Hold: Temporarily suspended
- Cancelled: Manifest cancelled
- Failed: Processing errors occurred
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Document Processing
Section titled “Document Processing”- Manifest validation
- Data integrity checks
- Duplicate detection
- Error reporting
- Correction workflows
Inventory Integration
Section titled “Inventory Integration”- Product verification
- Quantity reconciliation
- Location assignments
- Batch tracking
- Expiry date management
Processing Workflows
Section titled “Processing Workflows”Standard Processing
Section titled “Standard Processing”- Manifest receipt and validation
- Product verification
- Quantity confirmation
- Location assignment
- System integration
- Completion notification
Exception Handling
Section titled “Exception Handling”- Missing products
- Quantity discrepancies
- Damaged goods
- Incorrect documentation
- System integration failures
Reporting and Analytics
Section titled “Reporting and Analytics”Processing Metrics
Section titled “Processing Metrics”- Manifests processed per day
- Average processing time
- Error rates
- Completion statistics
- Resource utilisation
Quality Indicators
Section titled “Quality Indicators”- Accuracy rates
- Exception frequencies
- Correction requirements
- Customer satisfaction
- Compliance metrics
Integration Points
Section titled “Integration Points”External Systems
Section titled “External Systems”- Supplier systems
- Transportation management
- Enterprise resource planning
- Quality management
- Compliance tracking
Internal Workflows
Section titled “Internal Workflows”- Inventory management
- Putaway operations
- Quality control
- Audit trails
- Reporting systems
- Navigate to WMS Admin > Inbound > Manifests
- View pending manifests
- Process or update manifest status
- Review exceptions and errors
- Generate reports as needed
- Monitor processing metrics
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Validate manifests immediately upon receipt
- Implement automated data checks
- Maintain clear exception handling procedures
- Regular performance monitoring
- Continuous process improvement