Project 06 of 11 · Warehouse Operations and Process Improvement
SCH Warehouse Materials Receiving on ERP
An improvement initiative addressing documentation challenges in warehouse receiving.
Project 06The operational challenge
Warehouse receivers experienced difficulties aligning commercial invoices, delivery notes, and Bills of Lading for incoming materials.
- — Multiple purchase order line items
- — Inconsistent supplier documentation
- — Document loss during customs clearance
- — Inefficient communication with buyers
- — Inaccuracies in supplier invoices
- — Payment delays
- — Reconciliation complications
Approach & solution
Conduct an analysis of existing procedures. Engage suppliers to emphasize the importance of including purchase order line items in documentation. Recommend improved document handling. Collaborate with the Customs Team and OTM team to streamline the process.
Documented features
- Analysis of existing receiving procedures
- Supplier engagement on PO line items
- Improved document handling recommendations
- Collaboration with Customs and OTM teams
Documented outcomes
- The US Import Documentation Checklist was updated to require purchase order line items on supplier commercial invoices and packing lists.
- An OTM enhancement was identified to extend the OB_LINE order release line number to PUDN and BOL documents across factories.
Project value
Improves documentation standardization and supports more reliable warehouse receiving and reconciliation.
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