Mobile Receiving and Quality Inspection in SyteLine
Mobile receiving in SyteLine streamlines the dock-to-stock process by enabling receiving clerks to process purchase order receipts, perform quality inspections, and assign putaway locations directly from handheld devices at the dock door. Instead of recording receipts on paper and entering them into SyteLine hours later, mobile receiving provides real-time inventory updates the moment goods are unloaded. Integrated quality inspection workflows ensure that incoming materials meet specifications before entering available inventory.
Mobile PO Receiving Workflow Configuration
The mobile receiving workflow begins when the clerk scans the purchase order number barcode from the packing slip or ASN (Advance Ship Notice). The app retrieves the PO line details from the SLPoItems IDO, displaying expected items, quantities, and any special receiving instructions. The clerk scans each item barcode as it is unloaded, enters the received quantity, and captures lot numbers for lot-tracked items or serial numbers for serialized items. The app validates received quantities against PO tolerances (over-receipt and under-receipt limits configured on the PO line). On confirmation, the app calls SLPoItems.ReceivePostSp to post the receipt transaction.
- PO scan: scan PO barcode from packing list; app loads PO lines from SLPoItems IDO with expected quantities and items
- Item validation: scan item barcode; app matches to PO line and confirms item number, UM, and description
- Quantity capture: enter received quantity; app validates against PO line over/under receipt tolerance percentages
- Lot/serial capture: prompt for lot number entry or serial number scan based on item tracking configuration
- Receipt posting: SLPoItems.ReceivePostSp(PoNum, PoLine, Item, Qty, Lot, Whse, Loc) posts and updates inventory
Integrated Quality Inspection at Receiving
Configure quality inspection requirements by vendor, item, or item group in SyteLine's Quality Configuration. When receiving an item flagged for inspection, the mobile app automatically routes the received quantity to a quality hold location and presents the inspection checklist on the device. Inspectors perform visual checks, dimensional measurements, and material certifications directly on the handheld device. The app captures pass/fail results, measurement values, and defect photos. Based on inspection results, the app either releases the material to available inventory or initiates a return-to-vendor (RTV) workflow through the SLPoReturns IDO.
- Inspection triggers: configure SyteLine Quality Module > Item Inspection Setup for new vendors, non-conforming history, or all receipts
- Quality hold location: route inspectable items to a dedicated QC hold location (e.g., WHSE-QC-HOLD) during receiving
- Inspection checklist: app displays configured checkpoints with measurement fields, target values, and tolerance ranges
- Photo documentation: capture defect photos using device camera; images attach to inspection record via file upload API
- Disposition: Pass releases to putaway location; Fail triggers RTV via SLPoReturns.CreateReturnSp with defect reason
Putaway Direction and Location Assignment
After receiving and passing inspection, the mobile app directs the receiving clerk to the optimal putaway location. SyteLine's putaway logic considers item storage zone assignments, location capacity, existing inventory at candidate locations, and ABC velocity classification to suggest the best available location. The clerk scans the putaway location barcode to confirm the physical placement matches the system-directed location. If the suggested location is full or inaccessible, the clerk can scan an alternate location, and the app validates the override against location restrictions (item class, weight limit, temperature zone). The putaway transaction posts an inventory transfer from the receiving dock to the storage location.
- System-directed putaway: app suggests optimal location based on item zone, capacity, and velocity classification
- Location scan confirmation: clerk scans the putaway location barcode to confirm physical placement matches direction
- Override handling: if suggested location is unavailable, clerk scans alternate location; app validates zone compatibility
- Capacity check: app verifies the putaway quantity fits within the location's maximum weight and volume limits
- Transfer posting: putaway posts via SLInventoryTransfer.TransferSp from receiving dock location to storage location
Netray AI agents design end-to-end mobile receiving and inspection workflows for your SyteLine environment, from dock door scanning to putaway optimization. Accelerate your dock-to-stock cycle time.
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