A general overview of using Epicor® to fulfill a not-in stock order
It includes handheld picking and buys to order capabilities. It also discusses the impact on inventory for the various transactions
How Distribution flows in Epicor® for a Distributor or Manufacturer who also distributes products.
An example is sales order to cash receipt with the assumption that the item ordered is not in stock and will be ‘cross-docked’. This means it will be bought for this order and immediately upon receipt will be allocated and set aside for shipment rather than be put away into inventory and need to be pulled again to fulfill.
1) Enter a sales order. (Quick order entry)
2) Allocate part in Fulfillment Workbench (Ad Hoc used)
3) Create cross-docking
4) Enter PO in PO entry
5) Receive PO in Receipt Entry
6) Fulfillment workbench to show ready for picking
7) Picking part for sales order using a handheld Device
8) Ship Customer order thru customer shipment entry
9) Invoice Customer in AR Invoice Entry
10) Enter payment from a customer in Cash Receipt Entry
