WMS: Computer System utilized to manage inventory within a Distribution
Center, managing Receipt through Shipment of goods.
ASN (Advanced Shipment Notice): A notification of pending deliveries,
similar to a packing list, sent in an electronic format or uploaded manually.
Usually represents the entire contents of an inbound trailer.
License Plate Number (LPN): Unique barcode assigned to trailers so that
they can be traced in WMS.
Inbound LPN: A unique LPN is required for each inbound receipt (Trailer)
and for outbound shipments.
SKU: A Stock Keeping Unit (Item)
Reserve Location: Systematic locations used to track IBLPNs in the
warehouse.
Drop Zone: An intermediary location. Orders cannot be allocated to Drop
Zones.
Wave: Waves are records that match open Orders with allocatable inventory
in the warehouse. When an allocation is created, WMS also creates a Picking
Task.
Allocation: The process of matching an Outbound Order with LPNs available
in the inventory.
Outbound LPN (OBLPN): An LPN that is packed for shipping. For Full LPN
allocations, the IBLPN equals the OBLPN.