How does EWM inbound execution work?
Inbound execution turns expected receipt into identified stock, controlled work, and a proven destination. The exact timing of goods receipt and putaway varies by scenario; the evidence layers remain distinct.
ONE DOCUMENT TRAIL
One inbound pallet, from supplier reference to final bin
Read one receiving event across the documents and physical objects. The goods-receipt timing can vary by configured scenario; the trail shows the evidence that should remain connected.
- 01BUSINESS REFERENCEPurchase-order and inbound-delivery reference
The supplier, product, expected quantity, receiving plant, and expected arrival establish why the warehouse expects stock.
- 02EWM DEMANDInbound warehouse request and item
EWM represents the warehouse-relevant receipt. The item carries the product, quantity, dates, references, and process context.
- 03PHYSICAL RECEIPTPallet handling unit and arrival / unloading evidence
The received pallet is identified or created as an HU where packaging is managed. Actual quantity, damage, and discrepancy evidence are captured here.
- 04EXECUTIONPutaway warehouse task and warehouse order
Determination selects the destination and creates the task. Warehouse-order creation can package it with compatible work for a resource or worker.
- 05PHYSICAL PROOFTask confirmation, final bin, and quant
Confirmation records the actual destination and quantity. The product stock is then visible as a quant in the final bin, optionally in the HU.
- 06INTEGRATED RESULTGoods-receipt / delivery / inventory status
The relevant goods-receipt event updates the connected delivery and inventory evidence according to the configured process.
- 01
Prepare the receipt
Validate delivery relevance, dates, product data, packaging expectations, doors, and appointments where used.
Evidence Warehouse-relevant inbound document
- 02
Arrive, unload, and identify
Record arrival, unload, scan or create handling units, and compare actual product and quantity with expectation.
Evidence Arrival/unloading status and HU identity
- 03
Post goods receipt
Record the applicable inventory receipt when the process is ready.
Evidence Delivery and inventory material-document status
- 04
Create and execute putaway
Determine process type, destination, route or intermediate work, then group tasks for execution.
Evidence Warehouse task and warehouse order
- 05
Confirm the destination
Record actual quantity and final bin; use an exception when reality differs.
Evidence Confirmed task and bin-level stock
Quantity difference
Record actual receipt and the approved discrepancy reason; do not hide shortages or overages with an unrelated confirmation.
Damage or quality hold
Preserve HU, stock type, quality, and inspection evidence so unusable stock does not become available silently.
Blocked destination
Redetermine or escalate according to process; retain why the planned bin could not be used.
Deconsolidation or value-added work
Treat intermediate work centers as required process steps with their own completion evidence.
A received pallet is not “done” because goods receipt posted. Check whether putaway work exists, who owns it, how long it has aged, and whether the final bin was confirmed.
Compare the outbound execution chain and its service cut-offs.