Prevention of Human Errors due to Visual Checks, Handwriting or Manual Entry

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1 Prevention of Human Errors due to Visual Checks, Handwriting or Manual Entry - Low Cost Implementation of Inventory Visualization and Operation Standardization -

2 INDEX Chapter 01 Introduction 01 Chapter 02 Product Concept 02 Chapter 03 System Configuration 03 Chapter 04-1 Functions -Overview 04 Chapter Functions for Warehousing Operations 05 Chapter Functions for Storage Operations 06 Chapter Functions for Delivery Operations 07 Chapter Functions for Stocktaking Operations 08 Chapter Others 09 Chapter 05 Related Equipment 10 Chapter 06 Software Products 11 Chapter 07 Maintenance and Support 12

3 Chapter 01 Introduction Aims of Inventory Management Enhancing quality of customer service based on just-in-time delivery of goods in stock. Increasing the distribution speed of goods by utilizing the system that is capable of delivering a required quantity of items ordered by customers on a timely basis. To make operations more efficient by eliminating extra costs that arise due to stocked goods. Suppressing and reducing cost burden and pressure on management caused by excess inventory. Preventing loss of sales opportunities caused by out-of-stock products. Inventory management is used to satisfy both the above aims. Appropriate Inventory Regulation This means maintaining appropriate inventory levels to prevent cases involving too much or too little/no stock. In order to realize the two objectives of inventory management, you must prevent cases in which there is too much or too little/no stock by maintaining appropriate inventory levels. Inventory management plays an important role to maintain appropriate stock levels. Consistency between Information and Goods You need to meet the following requirements to make your inventory regulation or inventory management successful. 1. Maintaining acceptance and delivery records 2. Maintaining storage (inventory) status records 3. Ensuring consistency between records (information) and actual goods in stock Inventory management system controls these elements accurately and efficiently. 01

4 Chapter 02 Product Concept Our "RealStocker" inventory management package intended in order to manage stocks accurately and efficiently through coordination between <<Bar Codes>> and <<Handy Terminal>>. Information collection Visual check Inaccurate Entry via bar-code scanning Accurate recording and information collection Accurate input of names, codes and numbers Accurate input of the acceptance/delivery status and inventory status. Information management Handwriting and manual entry Inaccurate Transfer via bar-code scanning Efficient information management Accurate grasp of acceptance/delivery status and inventory status Availability of real-time assessment of the situation* Consistency between information and goods* * When using the wireless handy terminal. Can be a cause of incorrect acceptance and delivery records as well as differences between the data recorded and the existing inventory levels Quick and correct operations with zero waste RealStocker is an inventory management system that provides the above benefits with a variety of functions at a low price. Support for your overseas operations We are working to obtain relevant certification for our system from certifying bodies around the world in response to user requests that the system be made available in their foreign divisions in the same way it is in Japan. For details, please contact our Sales Office. (Supported handy terminal GTX-221-G) 02

5 Chapter 03 System Configuration System Configuration Inventory location management Inventory data management Creation and printing of picking list Stocktaking management Master maintenance function and others PC Printer Picking List Registration of warehousing volume records Indication of recommended locations* Registration of delivery volume records First-in first-out* Registration of stock movement records Registration of stocktaking records Inventory search* Access Point Registration of warehousing volume records Registration of delivery volume records Registration of stocktaking records The functions indicated with "*"s are available on the online system. Wireless LAN system Wired LAN system USB Communication Unit IU-004C Both the wireless and wired systems are supported. 03

6 Chapter 04-1 Functions List of Functions Quality improvement Improvement of operational efficiency Improvement of management efficiency Handy Terminal processing of acceptance or delivery First-in first-out management * Handy Terminal recommended acceptance location display function * Handy Terminal inventory inquiry processing * Real-time management * Handy Terminal stock-take processing * Delivery list with bar code issue function User authentication function/ User role management function Quality control function (on a storage rack basis) Inventory adjustment history management function Location management Data coordination (import/export) Inventory variance list issue function * For wireless handy terminal-based online system only 04

7 Chapter 04-2 Functions (Functions for Warehousing Operation) Warehousing Operation Handy Terminal-recommended Warehousing Locations Display Function* * Only available for the wireless handy terminal-based online system. This function displays the recommended locations (shelf numbers) of in-stock items based on past records Allows even inexperienced beginners to easily carry out warehousing operations Prevents the same items from being stocked in several different locations in a warehouse Enables effective utilization of limited space Improvement of operational efficiency Arrival of goods Incoming Inspection Warehousing Recommended locations Product Label Product Label Beep Display of recommended locations Register the warehousing performance records on the handy terminal 05

8 Chapter 04-3 Functions (Functions for Storage Operation) Storage Operation Inventory inquiry using the Handy Terminal* * Only available for wireless handy terminal-based online system. You can check inventory information on a real-time basis using the HT on site Enables provision of immediate responses to inventory inquiries Shelf movement Handy terminal enables processing of shelf transfer operations Reduces unused spaces to improve utilization of shelves Improvement of operational efficiency Setting of shelf attributes (Enabling/disabling delivery of items) Handy terminal enables processing of shelf transfer operations Prevents erroneous delivery of items that should not be shipped (items not yet inspected, defective items, etc.) Storage condition Processing of inventory inquiries using the Handy Terminal Move out Shelf movement Move in Beep Change stock layout such as seasonal goods according to shipment frequency. 06

9 Chapter 04-4 Functions (Functions for Delivery Operation) Delivery Operation First-in first-out management * For wireless handy terminal-based online system only. When there are two or more items of the same type, the one with the longest storage time will be delivered first in this system. This system effectively controls shipment of items with the expiration date that has been set. Issues delivery lists with bar-codes Allows local inspection of items This function imports delivery schedules output from other systems in text format to enable issuing of delivery lists with bar-codes Compares the bar code on each item against that in the list to prevent incorrect picking. Quality improvement Improvement of operational efficiency List output Picking Dispatching from ware house Issues delivery list with bar code Beep Picking List Beep Check of bar code on each item and input of lot number Input location and quantity * Delivery of items from a product-hold location is not permitted. Locations are indicated in chronological order of inventory time 07

10 Chapter 04-5 Functions (Functions for Delivery Operation) Stocktaking Operation Handy Terminal-based stocktaking Stocktaking can be carried out without stopping routine work TPartial stocktaking and cycle stocktaking are also supported Efficiency of stocktaking operations is dramatically improved Improvement of operational efficiency Before introducing our system Output of stocktaking list Input location and quantity Input of quantity Identification of variance Validation Manual work processes often create errors RealStocker improves these processes After introducing our system Read actual shelf Identification of variance Validation Beep List of variance Stock variance is identified immediately after physical inventory levels are taken. 08

11 Chapter 04-6 Others User role management Separating access right of the user and administrator to ensure the data security. Setting of multiple product codes Multiple product codes can be set for a single product. Our system allows merchandise management based on CODE 128 of the product label attached for in-house management without resorting to JAN of source marking. It is also possible to use a manufacturer's code system to register accepted items, and to use your own item numbers to register delivered items. Changing the name of a system's display item You can freely replace an item name with one that is usually used in your company. For instance, you can replace the term "Product code" with preferred words, for example "Item number" or "Item code". Archive To prevent your database from becoming too large, you can save historic data as files to reduce the amount of data in your system. This function helps to ensure the smooth running of the operating environment. Display items can be changed from the menu. 09

12 Chapter 05 Related equipment Online system Handy Terminal This high functionality model includes a wireless LAN as standard to enable fast communication in all situations. WLAN access point Operation tool The server package that controls communication of the wireless handy terminal. Off-line system AP6532 From Motorola Solutions Inc. WebGlider Handy Terminal USB Communication Unit File transfer utility This high functionality model includes a wireless LAN as standard to enable fast communication in all situations. USB file transfer utility BluePorter-V WLF-003 USB Communication Unit IU-004C 10

13 Chapter 06 Software products Software products A low-cost simplified package dedicated to product inspections Inspection package An extraordinary product characterized by its low price, quick delivery, and industry-read functions Handy Terminal-exclusive 5250 emulator that directly runs an IBMi system on a Handy Terminal for communication and utilization Emulator for Handy Terminal Handy 5250 IBMi(AS/400) TCP / IP Access Point TCP / IP Router Router Access Point Label Printer Functions of Handy Simple network configuration. - Rich input options - Flexible sign-on function. - Possible to change key assignments and register non-standard characters. - Possible to connect to a label printer. - Program switching function. - Multiscan function for collective scanning of multiple barcodes is supported. 11

14 Chapter 07 Maintenance and Support Maintenance and Support Welcat offers a comprehensive one-stop service covering both hardware and software. Site survey Our experienced technical staff make actual equipment-based radio measurements at customer sites to ensure worry-free usage of our system. Support of introduction Infrastructure work System setting Along with the site survey, Welcat will create a proposal for infrastructure work. Our infrastructure work supports speedy start up of your system with minimum fuss. Our system development team sets up a customized system for each customer to ensure worry-free startup. The system development team provides system training prior to startup. Maintenance and repair Maintenance agreement Spot repairs Welcat provides support for failures and damage even when these have occurred as a result of customer actions. A special agreement involving free consumables is prepared for multi-year contracts. This contractual coverage is highly advantageous to customers. We would appreciate your consideration regarding purchasing. Our experienced repair staff will repair any type of failure quickly and carefully. Leave post-introduction repairs to us. 12

15 We would appreciate your consideration regarding taking advantage of our product. We look forward to hearing from you.