DCWarehouse Built as a native component of the MAS 500®ERP System.

Benefit: As a native component of your ERP System, all data is transacted in real time and updates one database. 

ROI: Save money with a shorter learning curve and avoid costs associated with maintaining/interfacing multipliable systems.

DCWarehouse Automates many MAS 500® Manufacturing and Distribution Processes.

Benefit: By saving steps on manual entry and providing simple scanning procedures, it is easier to train end users in the warehouse and production control facility on your important business processes. 

ROI: Save money with an easier system for end users with little to no computer experience and save steps in reporting production and inventory transactions.

DCWarehouse Security.

Benefit: Security is controlled at MAS 500âsecurity group. (Group can be one or more persons.)

ROI: Control security tightly, which saves money.

DCWarehouse Enable/Disable Features for Groups.

Benefit: Security is controlled down to the transaction level for specific groups.

ROI: Save money by ensuring data consistency.  Also ensure only trusted employees have access to critical information or privileges.

DCWarehouse Sales Order and Warehouse Work in Real Time.

Benefit: The moment a sales order is created, the warehouse manager can see it in his/her view for picking and shipping options.

ROI: Saving time, improving visibility between fulfillment and sales, improving customer satisfaction.

DCWarehouse Fully Automated Lot and/or Serial Number Control.

Benefit: Automatically generate serial numbers, track lot information, validate serial and lot information. Real time visibility of serial and lot items.

ROI: Save on third party, non-integrated serial and lot tracking software. Also by maintaining, searching and storing lot/serial type items.

DCWarehouse Built In Bar Code and Labeling Engine.

Benefit: The DCWarehouse Automation Bar Coding Module offers you the ability to create bar codes in many different formats.  The bar codes can print any standard MAS 500 Field or Customer Field. You can print bar codes using Laser or Thermal Printers. DCWMS has full support for UCC Compliant Labeling.

By utilizing bar codes, distributors and manufacturers can eliminate data entry or manual processes that jeopardize data integrity and order accuracy.

ROI: Eliminate inaccurate bar code labeling and expensive thermo printer.  Use standard bar code technology without having to purchase a separate printer, label software or bar code engine. Monetary savings in hard costs and time.

DCWarehouse Built In Bar Code and Labeling Engine.

Benefit: All Mobile/RF Users can print from their handheld devices.  (Example would be to print labels when receiving items directly from the handheld to a belt printer.)

ROI: Saves time walking to a PC and reduces errors by ensuring proper labeling.

DCWarehouse UPC Enabling

Benefit: Allows you to scan the product without having an item bar code.  (Example would be receiving, picking, cycle counts, stock movement, inventory adjustment, issues etc.).

Scanning the UPC Code not only updates the item but the unit of measure and quantity.

ROI: Time savings and improved inventory accuracy.

DCWarehouse UPC Updating On The Fly.

Benefit: Allows users to scan a new UPC Code that is not already in the database, to update the item master automatically.

ROI: Automatic system updates save time, money and improve inventory accuracy.

DCWarehouse Package Content Labels.

Benefit: Ability to print out a package content label on a 4 x6 label which contains all of the information on a packing list.  This label can then be applied to the box when utilizing the Ready to Ship picking functionality

ROI: Improved packaging and labeling procedures to enhance warehouse efficiency.

DCWarehouse Free Format Pick Box Labels.

Benefit: When creating pick box numbers the user can input a box type and number of boxes needed without having to associate the boxes to a specific pick list or sales order.

ROI: Save money on time spent mass-labeling pick boxes. 

DCWarehouse Bill of Lading Additional Forms

Benefit: Two Bill of Lading forms can be printed – standard or VICS BOL format.  This format is more of an industry standard used by larger carriers.

ROI: Form standardization with industry standards.

DCWarehouse Automation Order Entry Screen.

Benefit:Users can seamlessly trigger options/funtions by using our order entry screen.  These options will flow all the way through pick, pack and sjhip without duplicate entries.

Options Include:

ROI: Save time, imporve customer service and shipping accuracy.

DCWarehouse Automation Order Entry Update Lines Feature.

Benefit: If you enter a very large sales order with multiple lines and a change needs to be made after the fact, such as shipping address or ship via, then you can easily achive this on all lines with the update lines feature.

ROI: Save time and money.

DCWarehouse Automation Picking.

Benefit: Completely handle wave picking, rapid picking or many other types based on your business process.  This allows you to pick to a box (Typically for smaller orders) or to a central location.

ROI: Bypass any complex routines, allowing you to quickly pick, pack, and ship any order within seconds! Time and $ savings in labor.

Completely embedded Warehouse Management saves you from expensive third party RF solutions and improves accuracy within the warehouse by eliminating redundant manual entry and paperwork. Monetary savings in labor and improved inventory accuracy.

DCWarehouse Pick lists can be generated by Sales Order, Warehouse, Priority, Logical Sequence, Item, Ship-to, and Drop Ship.

Benefit: Complete flexibility in picking product for shipments.  The most robust picking features in its class.  Sorting aids in meeting specific shipping needs for client.

ROI: Saving in time as orders are picked specifically for an order.  Customer satisfaction is met as the order is delivered the way the client needs.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Wave Picking.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile users to summarize their picks by item and pull the totals for given items instead of by sales order.

ROI: Save time and money with improved efficiency and fewer steps throughout the warehouse.

DCWarehouse Zone Picking.

Benefit: Fully automated zone picking at creation of pick list and through handheld devices during the picking process.

ROI: Save money on time spent traveling through warehouse.  Improved picking controls.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Ready to Ship Picking.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile users to print carrier labels before they start picking, so that they can apply the label to the boxes as they pick.  During the create pick list process the information is transmitted to the various carriers and packages are automatically created for these items based upon rules setup in the system.  This is commonly used in a pre-boxed environment..

ROI: Save time and money with fewer steps through the warehouse.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Ready to Ship Log Funcionality.

Benefit: During the create pick list process the information is transmitted to the various carriers and packages are automatically created for these items based upon rules setup in the system.  Now logging functionlaity is used to track all errors (Such as Data or Address Errors) that occur on the shipments instead of stopping the user with each error message.  This prevents the shipper from “babysitting” the massive shipping process.

ROI: Save time and money with imporved shipping process.

DCWarehouse FIFO Picking functionality.

Benefit: Allows user to create the pick list, and pick based upon FIFO rules.   This only applies to lot or serial tracked items.

ROI: Improved picking and inventory controls to prevent wasting inventory due to expiration dates.

DCWarehouse Max Orders and Max Lines.

Benefit: Allows the user customization during the creation of a pick list to only include a certain number of sales orders or sales order lines.

ROI: Improved picking controls.

DCWarehouse SO Line Quantity Range.

Benefit: Allows the user customization during the creation of a pick list to only include orders where the line quantities on each line fall within the given quantity range.

ROI: Improved picking controls.

DCWarehouse Cancel Picks Option.

Benefit: When a sales order is changed or canceled in order to meet client’s requirements, DCWarehouse automatically updates warehousing.

ROI: Savings in time and money by avoiding unnecessary picks or shipping.

DCWarehouse Pick Status Feature.

Benefit: With one simple button click pickers can view a pick status screen that shows how many lines will be picked, if they are partial or complete, the total quantity picked, what products have been picked “so far” and the total weight.

ROI: Saving time and money by making better decisions.

DCWarehouse Picking – Resetting Bin Quantity Feature.

Benefit: Allows users to reset bin quantities if there is a discrepancy, which updates inventory and prevents unnecessary trips to empty or insufficient bins. 

ROI: Savings in money and time.

DCWarehouse Pick by Bin, Serial/Lot number.

Benefit: Pickers are directed to a specific bin where they can pick allotted serial/lot number. 

ROI: Increased shipments, increasing revenue and allowing for more orders.  Lower costs, as picks are more accurate.

DCWarehouse Automation Graphical Warehouse Manager With Drag and Drop Capability.

Benefit: A warehouse manager can see all orders as they are placed by customer service.  He/She can select orders to be picked and shipped. Simple visual screen allows for quick decision and analysis of activity.  He/She can sort orders based on priority, shipment methods, customer type, order type, etc. 

ROI: Real time interaction with customer service, improved warehouse management and shipping. Monetary savings in interdepartmental visibility.

DCWarehouse Back Order Release.

Benefit: The Create Pick List function for Back Order Releases can be accessed under Warehouse Automation – Activities - Create Pick List.

This option can be utilized in order to create a pick list of inventory items that were placed on backorder status during the sales process, but are now available within your inventory.  Currently within the Sales Order module under Reports, you can print out a report listing all items on backorder.  The Create Pick List Back Order Release function will enhance the user functionality to give you all orders that are now available to be picked automatically as well as create the pick lists.

Options such as viewing only backordered items to fill, and only shipping complete at 100% fill rate, help you control your shipment processes.

ROI: Save money and time in back order fulfillment.  Improve customer service by adhering to their receiving policies.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Blind Shipping Feature.

Benefit: Allows distributors and manufactures to provide fulfillment for your customers’ end users. (Example:  XYZ Auto parts ships components to Happy Auto’s Customer.  Happy Auto’s customer only sees Happy Auto’s name on the address and shipping label.)

ROI: Money made in providing improved fulfillment services for your customers!

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager with Approved Federal Express, USPS, DHL/Airborne and UPS On Line Shipping Tools.

Benefit: In a completely automated process flow, you can quote shipment based on item/weights etc.  Boxes identified via bar code, bill of lading, packing documents and label all printed automatically to any laser printer.  Multiple items from the same sales order tracked to box and shipping. Eliminates expensive and poorly integrated shipping systems and hardware.

ROI: Eliminate expensive shipping workstations and improve shipping accuracy and customer satisfaction. Save money with improved shipping accuracy and customer retention.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Invoice At Time of Shipment Option.

Benefit: Allows fast paced distributors or manufacturers to invoice at the time of shipment.  This works for counter sales or shipment sales.

ROI: Improve cash flow and save money on separate invoicing process.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Rate Shopping.

Benefit: Improve customer service by comparing rates between UPS, USPS, Federal Express and DHL/Airborne at the Sales Order Level or during the Packaging Process.

ROI: Save money by increasing customer service levels, and with accurate shipment fees.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Rate Shopping Option to Include Freight Up Charge/Discount Information.

Benefit: When viewing rate shopping during Sales Order entry this will allow you to get a better picture of what the freight cost will be to the customer.

ROI: Improve customer service levels.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Short-Cut Keys.

Benefit: Users can now efficiently utilze the DCWarehouse Packaging Manager Screen with keyboard short-cut keystrokes.

ROI: Save time in packaging process and imporve overall efficiency.

DCWarehouse Bill of Lading Advanced Features.

Benefit: Ability to assign BOL form at the carrier level for each ship method.
Ability to generate more than one BOL per shipment and to control BOL lines to contain more than one package.

ROI: Improved shipping procedures allowing you to set parameters for BOL form requirements at each carrier.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Freight Up charge.

Benefit: Up charge your shipping by a % or flat dollar amount to ensure your company does not lose profits during the shipment process.

ROI: Make money through your shipping and handling process.

DCWarehouse Automation Special Invoice Form.

Benefit: Users have the option to print our specialized customer invoice form that includes the tracking numbers for all the items shipped (per box).

ROI: Imporve customer service levels and save time.

DCWarehouse Signature Required feature.

Benefit: Allows the user to setup customers in Customer Options marked with Signature required.  As orders are processed through the system this will automatically transfer into Warehouse Packaging Manager so that UPS and FedEx labels are marked accordingly to require this signature.

ROI: Improved shipping controls.

DCWarehouse Additional Freight Surcharges.

Benefit: Ability to add additional freight surcharges based upon pre-defined rules in the system related to shipment amount, shipment weight, or package weight.  These surcharges will be above and beyond the freight up charges and can be either a flat rate or multiplier.

ROI: Capture and make money through your shipping and handling process.

DCWarehouse Insured Value calculation.

Benefit: Automatically calculate the insured value of a carrier shipment in the Warehouse Packaging Manager based upon cost or price defined at the carrier or customer level.

ROI: Eliminate manual entry of insured value for improved accuracy and shipping performance.

DCWarehouse Alternate UPS Account Setup

Benefit: Ability to designate alternate UPS accounts in addition to your primary registered UPS account for customer billing.  You can designate to use a customers UPS and submit the shipment to UPS on the customers behalf marked as prepaid.

ROI: Eliminate expensive shipping workstations and improved shipping accuracy with ability to handle multiple UPS accounts from one machine.

DCWarehouse Set up Carrier -Reference Field Capability.

Benefit: User can determine for each carrier which pre-defined fields should be shown on the carrier labels in the place of the reference fields. 

ROI: Better shipment tracking with each of the integrated carriers.

DCWarehouse Automation Package Manager Freight Up Charge Discount Feature.

Benefit: Ability to discount the freight from published rates returned from the carrier. This can be accomplished by applying a negative up charge.   

ROI: Improved shipping and freight accuracy by having the system calculate freight discounts.

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Benefit: Designate a pre-defined set of rules to determine if a customer should be charged freight amounts or if they should receive free freight. 

ROI: Improved customer service allowing the system to determine if the order should receive free freight instead of user driven.  Improved accuracy in freight calculations and amounts charged to the customer.

DCWarehouse Maintain FOB Rules – Trade Discount and Payment Term Rules.

Benefit: Designate a pre-defined set of rules to determine if a customer or order should be given a trade discount or payment term change based upon the order amount, etc.  

ROI: Improved customer service allowing the system to determine if a trade discount or payment term change needs to be applied to the order.  Improved order accuracy.

DCWarehouse Third Party Billing Supported.

Benefit: Ability to designate at the customer level or the order level to utilize a customer account with UPS, FedEx, or DHL.  This account can then be billed as Third Party billing through these carriers.  

ROI: Improved shipping and freight billing accuracy leading to increased user efficiency.

DCWarehouse Confirm Item to Package.

Benefit: Allows user in the Warehouse Package Manager screen to unload their cart from the Wave Picking process using scanning functionality.  The user will scan each item from cart into the necessary packages during the packaging process. 

ROI:Improved shipping and packaging accuracy.

DCWarehouse Pallet Creation Utility.

Benefit: Allows users to create Temporary/Staging Bins/Pallets which can be labeled, tracked (including the items within,) and can later be moved in its entirety or broken apart.

ROI: Savings in improved pallet/inventory control and time savings.

DCWarehouse Real Time Assemble/Disassemble Kits.

Benefit: Within the Warehouse Automation Module, you have the capability to process the assembling and disassembling of kits.  This process allows for the automatic update of the kit to inventory and the release of inventory component parts in real-time. 

ROI: Save money in the kitting process and improve inventory control.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Beginning Balance Account Feature.

Benefit: When implementing MAS 500®initially, you can start out using handhelds for beginning balance accounts. (Prevents bad data-conversion.)

ROI: Save money immediately with improved inventory accuracy and control.

DCWarehouse Bin and Zone Import.

Benefit: Allow users to use a formatted text file to import their bins and zones.

ROI: Time savings on manual data entry. Improved bin and zone setup accuracy.

DCWarehouse Automation Cycle Counting.

Benefit: Extend Cycle Counting of MAS 500 into mobile environment.  Improved counting, can count by ranking (Gross Margin, Hits, Sales Volume, Item Value,) bin, item, item type and more.

ROI: Increase inventory accuracy and keep counts current.  Identify item theft, loss, misplacement etc.  Reduce inventory required to meet demand. Save money in inventory costs.

DCWarehouse Automation Cycle Counting Auto Adjust Feature.

Benefit: Automatically allows you to add in picked or received quantities into your cycle count totals.

ROI: Prevents inaccurate accounts so you do not miss adjusted quantities based upon pending shipments and/or receipts.  Saves money on improved inventory control.

DCWarehouse Cycle Count – Blank Card Functionality

Benefit: Allow RF/Mobile users the ability to add items/bins to their cycle count that were not originally included at that location.

ROI: Time savings on process instead of having to do this manually.  Improved inventory accuracy.

DCWarehouse Inventory Adjustments and Issues.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile users with appropriate security to adjust in or issue out inventory and post in real time.

ROI: Save money with improved inventory accuracy.

DCWarehouse Automation Inventory Transfers and Movement.

Benefit: Transfer or move inventory on the fly. 

ROI: Save money by improving processes and taking fewer steps to keep inventory accurate.

DCWarehouse Bin Replenishment.

Benefit: System suggests where to put fast moving items and when to replenish a fast pick area. 

ROI: Save money on time spent traveling through the warehouse.

DCWarehouse Automated RF Bin Replenishment

Benefit: Allow RF/Mobile users the ability to view which bins need to be replenished and process the replenishment request through the RF device.

ROI: Improved inventory accuracy and stock rotation.

DCWarehouse Dynamic Bin Replenishment.

Benefit: Within the Bin Replenishment screen, you can utilize dynamic bin replenishment where you can enter a warehouse/item, the destination bin, minimum stock, and maximum stock. 

Through the dynamic bin replenishment, the Warehouse Automation will find the bins that you need to pull from.  This is very useful if your stock is constantly moving in the warehouse or if you have a fast pick area or strategic locations for production.

ROI: Save money on time spent traveling through the warehouse.

DCWarehouse Move Stock Feature.

Benefit: A view is created with all required fields to process the move of stock within a warehouse using the mobile device.

As users pick the inventory SKU to move, real time distribution is created for the SKU.  The quantity moved is then updated to the appropriate location in ‘real time’.

ROI: Monetary savings in inventory movement process and improved inventory controls.  (Inventory Locators Updated in Real Time!)

DCWarehouse Automated RMA Processing.

Benefit: All returns can be handled via mobile device, validated against an RMA, and put away to a returns processing area.  You can determine if return requires a replacement item. If you use serial or lot tracking this will be automated as well.

ROI: Save money on faster RMA Procedures, Validation at the receiving area and proper merchandise storage.

DCWarehouse Credit Card Module. (optional module)

Benefit: Within DCWarehouse you have the capability to perform credit card authorization and processing.  The DCWarehouse© Sales Order Entry and Invoicing screens have been integrated with VeriSign Payflow Pro.  This Credit Card functionality flows within the DCWarehouse streamlined process, making it simple to accept credit card and/or ACH Payments. 

ROI: Saves both time and money with improved cash flows.  No need for expensive third party credit card programs.

DCWarehouse Credit Card Module Encryption.

Benefit: Within DCWarehouse Automation you have the ability to encrypt the credit card information within the SQL database.  

ROI: Security with customer credit card numbers when stored in the database.

DCWarehouse Credit Card Module.

Benefit: Within DCWarehouse Automation you have the ability to create and store multiple credit cards and ACH accounts per customer.

ROI: Saves time and money with improved cash flow. 

DCWarehouse Purchase Order Receiving.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile Users to receive purchased items by item or purchase order, and direct receivers on put-away. 

ROI: Save money and time with improved accuracy and fewer steps through the warehouse.

DCWarehouse Purchase Order Blind Receiving Option.

Benefit: This option allows you to hide the total amount of items to be received on the RF/Handheld screen.  RF/Handheld users will actually need to count/scan all the items. 

ROI: Save money with improved inventory accuracy. 

DCWarehouse PO On-The-Fly.

Benefit: RF/Mobile Users can create a Purchase Order on the Fly though their handheld device.  (Example: You receive an extra item on a Purchase Order due to user error, or a purchase order was completely forgotten.)   

ROI: Save money in time savings and improved inventory visibility.

DCWarehouse Transfer Orders Receiving

Benefit: MAS 500 transfer orders will be created according to MAS 500’s normal functionality whether it is through replenishment or a straight transfer.  A view is created with all required fields to process the receipt of transfer orders using the mobile device. 

ROI: Save in the inventory movement and transfer process and improved inventory controls.

DCWarehouse Directed Put-Away to Closest Empty Bin.

Benefit: When an end user is receiving product via RF/Mobile Device a simple function key will direct them to the nearest empty bin. 

ROI: Save money on time spent traveling through the warehouse.

DCWarehouse Vendor Returns Via Handheld Devices.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile users to return products to vendors in the case they are damaged or overstocked. 

ROI: Money savings in lowering carrying costs.

DCWarehouse Container Tracking.

Benefit: Importers and Distributors can automatically track purchased items via transport container, and receive items via mobile/RF devices per container as they hit the receiving dock 

ROI: Monetary savings with purchase tracking, improved communications with customers regarding their orders, and seamlessly tracking containers to improve your inventory control.

DCWarehouse Manufacturing * Integration. * Requires Sage MAS 500 Advanced Manufacturing Module

Benefit: Completely automate the material issue and labor entry process for work order driven business. 

ROI: Save money on improved controls with real time labor and material issues. 

DCWarehouse Manufacturing Back flushes Feature.

Benefit: This adds the ability to back flush items quickly and accurately, including bin, lot and/or serialized items.

ROI: Save money on improved production and inventory controls.  Saves time in manual data entry.

DCWarehouse MF Start/Stop functionality.

Benefit: Allow RF/Mobile users the ability to process their manufacturing transactions using the Start Job/Stop Job functionality to record job start and completion.

ROI: Improved labor and time entry on the production floor.

DCWarehouse MF Back flush by Work Center.

Benefit: This adds the ability to back flush items quickly and accurately, including bin, lot and/or serialized items by work center. 

This will also allow the user to move materials to their production or staging area for multiple work orders at one time.

ROI: Save money on improved production and inventory controls.  Saves time in manual data entry.

DCWarehouse EDI Integration.

Benefit: DCWarehouse completely integrates with eBridgeâ EDI Solution.  This results in a true end to end solution for clients requiring EDI capabilities with suppliers and customers.  ASN’s generate automatically when shipping items from the packaging manager solution.

ROI: Saves on manual entry of sales orders, purchase orders and ASN’s.  Completely automates the buy and sell processes for distributors. 

DCWarehouse EDI Integration.

Benefit: DCWarehouse is designed in a manner that creates files that can be read by any industry standard EDI Solution.

ROI: Saves on manual or duplicate data entry.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Productivity Inquiry and Analysis.

Benefit: All data/times are captured, which allow warehouse managers/operations to view what pickers/packers/shippers have actually accomplished through a given time period.

ROI: Improved controls/analysis of productivity.  Save money by identifying training opportunities to improve productivity.

DCWarehouse Automation Inventory Space Utilization.

Benefit: Allows system to recommend open bins with enough space for storage and put away.

ROI: Money saved in space utilization and better controls in inventory storage.

DCWarehouse Automation Advanced Space Utilization Analysis/Reporting

Benefit: Analysis/Reports that show all warehouses and items/qtys within each bin.

ROI: Save money in space utilization, inventory control and time.

DCWarehouse Inquiry – Purchase Order Lines - Containers.

Benefit: The Purchase Order Lines inquiry will show the user the container attached to each line, estimated container receipt date, amount received and open on the container.

ROI: Monetary savings with improved purchase order and inventory tracking.

DCWarehouse Sales Order Entry – Package Inquiry.

Benefit: Allows user to bring up a sales order that has been shipped, and drill into the package and tracking information for that order.

ROI: Improved efficiency and customer service.

DCWarehouse Stock Status Inquiry.

Benefit: PC Users can easily view the stock status for an item with easy to use DCWarehouse Stock Status Inquiry.  Users can view the items, warehouse, bins, zones, serial numbers, lots, and quantity on hand.

ROI: Improved analysis of inventory.

DCWarehouse RF/Mobile Item Stock Status Inquiry.

Benefit: Allows RF/Mobile users with appropriate security to view the item stock status for any item on any of the RF/Mobile screens.  This will prevent the user from having to access a terminal to view the stock status for any item.

ROI: Saves user time and increases productivity.   Improved analysis of Inventory.

DCWarehouse Reporting Through Crystalâ.

Benefit: DCWarehouse has many Warehouse Reports to assist and analyze production, (space utilization, real time inventory valuation, etc.). Plus the ability to customize all reports, including manifest documentation (bills’ of lading, packing slips and labels.)

ROI: By using one fully integrated system, all reports reflect accurate data.  Save money by allowing accounting, inventory, and all departments the same accurate picture. 

DCWarehouse Bin Replenishment Report.

Benefit: With the Bin Replenishment report you will be able to sort by source or destination bin. You can select to run the report for a specific warehouse, items, bins, etc. This report will list all the bins that need replenishment and amount.

ROI: Save time and money, improve efficiency when restocking inventory.