Warehouse workflows for receiving picking and shipping with traceability
Warehouse execution with measurable states exception handling and real-time order visibility.
Warehouse operations that keep inventory and orders in sync
Warehouse execution breaks when receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping live in separate tools and the “truth” is reconstructed after the fact. Sanka is designed to make warehouse work visible and auditable so inventory accuracy improves and fulfillment becomes predictable.
Receive against purchase orders, record discrepancies, and update on-hand inventory with clear ownership.
Track pick and pack states so fulfillment status is real-time, not guessed from spreadsheets.
Keep shipment status and tracking tied to the order record so customer-facing teams see accurate updates.
Make warehouse work measurable
- Receive into a warehouse/location and record short shipments, damages, and substitutions
- Putaway to defined locations so “where is it?” is answerable
- Pick and pack with explicit status states and exception handling
- Ship with tracking and delivery signals that flow back to order and billing workflows
| Fulfillment gap | What it causes | What to standardize |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving not tied to PO | Inventory errors and AP disputes | Receipt records with discrepancies and approvals |
| Untracked picking | Late shipments and rework | Pick/pack workflow states and ownership |
| Manual shipping updates | Poor customer experience | Shipment status + tracking on the order record |
| Location ambiguity | Lost time and mis-picks | Location structure and putaway discipline |
Connect warehouse execution to OMS and inventory
Warehouse is an execution layer. It needs to stay aligned with orders and inventory at all times.
- Allocate inventory to orders and surface backorders early
- Support partial shipments and split fulfillment across locations
- Keep inventory movement as explicit transactions so reconciliation is fast
Designed for warehouse reality
Teams need flexibility, but they also need consistent data. These patterns show up most often.
Record substitutions, partials, and damages explicitly so inventory and customer updates stay consistent.
Treat returns as transactions with inspection outcomes so restock decisions are auditable.
Reduce manual entry with scannable location and item identifiers for core warehouse steps.
Governance without slowing down the floor
Warehouse speed matters, but accuracy matters more. Use clear permissions and audit trails to protect integrity.
Control who can receive, adjust, override picks, and approve exceptions.
Track every operational event with timestamps and owners for faster root-cause analysis.
Surface discrepancies and bottlenecks early so leaders can unblock fulfillment.