The inventory function in WMS (Warehouse Management System) achieves the core value of "account physical consistency control, accurate traceability of inventory losses, and optimization of operational efficiency" through a systematic inventory data verification mechanism. The following analyzes its application value and implementation points from the dimensions of inventory accuracy assurance, cost control, and management decision-making:
Consistency between inventory accounts and reality: from "fuzzy inventory" to "precise control"
（1） Multi dimensional inventory mechanism ensures data reliability
Periodic comprehensive inventory: Conduct a carpet style inventory check of all categories in the warehouse on a quarterly/annual basis, generate inventory tasks through WMS and assign them to employee PDAs, scan codes to record actual quantities.
Dynamic cycle inventory: According to the ABC classification method (daily inventory of Class A high-frequency materials, weekly inventory of Class B, monthly inventory of Class C), use WMS to automatically trigger inventory tasks.
Abnormal triggering inventory: When the system detects abnormal inventory turnover (such as a material that has not been sold for 3 months) or discrepancies between incoming and outgoing inventory exceeding the threshold (such as picking discrepancy rate>1%), a special inventory is automatically initiated.
（2） Root cause tracing of discrepancies between accounts and reality
System automatic comparison: A report is automatically generated for discrepancies between the inventory results and the WMS book data, indicating the material codes, storage locations, quantities, and historical inbound and outbound records (such as the material requisition person and transportation order number) of the discrepancies.
Clear chain of responsibility: The responsibility for inventory discrepancies is associated with specific operational steps (such as warehouse acceptance errors, picking errors, and inventory omissions).
Improving operational efficiency: from "manual inefficiency" to "intelligent efficiency"
（1） The efficiency of inventory work has increased significantly
RF wireless radio technology: Employees scan codes through PDAs for inventory, and data is synchronized in real time to WMS, replacing the traditional "paper record+manual input" mode and increasing efficiency by more than 50%..
Automated equipment assistance: AGV robots are equipped with visual scanning systems to automatically inventory high-level shelf materials according to preset paths.
（2） Accelerated inventory turnover
Dynamic inventory warning: Inventory data is updated in real-time to reflect inventory levels, and replenishment reminders are automatically triggered based on safety stock thresholds (such as alarms when usage is below 3 days).
First in, first out (FIFO) precise execution: prioritize batch time verification during inventory, and enforce priority picking during outbound.
SUMMARY
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