CASE STUDY DETAILS

Advanced WMS Implementation

Project Type

ERP & Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implementation

Challenge

Manual Warehouse Operations & Limited Inventory Visibility

Domain

Supply Chain / Warehouse Management / Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Impact

Barcode-Enabled Warehouse Operations & Real-Time Inventory Visibility

OVERVIEW

Warehouse Insight Advanced WMS is a barcode-enabled warehouse management solution implemented with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline warehouse operations through mobile barcode scanning.

The implementation covered warehouse configuration, inventory setup, inbound and outbound process validation, mobile scanner integration, lot tracking, inventory operations, and technical analysis. Business requirements were also evaluated against standard Warehouse Insight functionality to identify configuration capabilities and future customization needs.

PROBLEM

Needed a modern warehouse system to improve efficiency, automate inventory, and enable barcode operations.

The challenge was to implement a production-ready warehouse management solution that could support real-time warehouse transactions while minimizing unnecessary customization.

  • Manual warehouse receiving and shipping processes
  • Limited barcode scanning capabilities
  • Time-consuming inventory handling
  • Lack of mobile warehouse operations
  • Difficulty tracking inventory movement
  • Limited visibility of warehouse stock
  • Need for lot-controlled inventory management
  • Need to validate standard functionality before customization
SOLUTIONS

1. Warehouse Management Implementation

  • Installed and configured Warehouse Insight Advanced WMS.
  • Configured the Android mobile warehouse application.
  • Established device configuration and mobile scanner connectivity.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with Business Central.

3. End-to-End Warehouse Process Validation

  • Validated the complete purchase receiving workflow.
  • Tested warehouse receipt and put-away processes.
  • Validated the sales shipment and picking workflow.
  • Verified mobile barcode processing across warehouse transactions.

5. Inventory Visibility & Business Requirement Validation

  • Provided real-time item, quantity, bin, lot, and warehouse information.
  • Compared client requirements with standard Warehouse Insight functionality.
  • Validated warehouse receipts, put-away, picking, shipping, lot tracking, and mobile operations.

2. Warehouse & Inventory Configuration

  • Configured warehouse locations and employees.
  • Set up receiving, put-away, picking, and shipment requirements.
  • Created warehouse bins and inventory items.
  • Validated inventory availability and movement.

4. Mobile Barcode & Lot Tracking

  • Enabled mobile receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and item inquiry.
  • Verified real-time synchronization between Android scanners and Business Central.
  • Configured lot tracking and item tracking codes.
  • Resolved quantity, serial number, and lot assignment issues.

6. Technical & Extensibility Analysis

  • Reviewed scanner workflows and application configuration.
  • Analyzed application overrides and event processing.
  • Investigated AL extension objects and Warehouse Insight symbols.
  • Assessed extensibility options for future custom development.
APPROACH

Our Approach

Discovery & Requirement Analysis

  • Reviewed warehouse operations and business requirements.
  • Analyzed existing warehouse workflows.
  • Identified standard functionality and customization requirements.
  • Mapped operational needs to Warehouse Insight capabilities.

Solution Design

  • Configured Warehouse Insight according to warehouse requirements.
  • Designed warehouse structure and barcode workflows.
  • Established mobile scanner connectivity.

System Configuration

  • Configured warehouse locations, inventory, and users.
  • Set up device authentication.
  • Configured warehouse activities and mobile scanner operations.
  • Prepared inventory and bin structures.

Process Validation

  • Tested purchase and sales workflows.
  • Validated mobile warehouse operations.
  • Tested lot tracking.
  • Verified inventory availability and synchronization.

Technical Analysis & Final Delivery

  • Reviewed application architecture and scanner workflows.
  • Investigated AL source symbols and event processing.
  • Assessed extensibility for future customization.
SUCCESS AND IMPACT

What Was Achieved

  • Successful Warehouse Insight implementation
  • Android barcode scanner integration
  • Real-time warehouse transactions
  • Automated purchase and sales workflows
  • Mobile warehouse operations
  • Lot-controlled inventory management
  • Validated standard warehouse capabilities
  • Production-ready warehouse configuration

By Business

  • Reduced manual warehouse operations
  • Improved warehouse accuracy
  • Faster receiving and shipping
  • Real-time inventory visibility
  • Barcode-enabled warehouse management
  • Improved inventory traceability
  • Better warehouse productivity
  • Established foundation for future customization

Phone

+1 (224) 209-9860

Email

support@aviontechnology.net

Address

1600 McConnor Parkway,
Suite 125, Schaumburg, IL 60173

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    Phone

    +1 (224) 209-9860

    Email

    support@aviontechnology.net

    Address

    1600 McConnor Parkway,
    Suite 125, Schaumburg, IL 60173

    Schedule a free consultation

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