Receiving and Putaway
Fast, Accurate Receiving and Putaway That Powers Inventory Confidence
Accurate inventory starts at the door. Descartes Peoplevox helps your team receive stock faster, scan every item with confidence, and store it with precision—eliminating errors that lead to overselling, stockouts, or wasted space.
Scan Every Delivery. Get It Right the First Time.
Every delay or error at Goods-In spreads through your entire operation. Peoplevox makes receiving structured, fast, and accurate—with Android-based scanning workflows that eliminate manual entry.
Features That Prevent Inventory Errors:
PO or Non-PO Receiving
Scan deliveries against purchase orders (POs) or flexibly receive ad-hoc deliveries and samples.
Barcode Validation
Scan every item or box on arrival. Auto-increment quantities or receive in bulk using carton-level barcodes.
Unit of Measure Support
Receive by item or box. Barcodes at carton level automatically record quantities.
Print-on-Receipt
Print item or container barcodes directly from the receiving workflow when suppliers don’t provide them.
Container (License Plate) Support
Receive and track entire pallets or boxes under a unique ID. Move stock faster throughout the warehouse.
Staging Area Receiving
Scan inventory into QR-coded Goods-In zones before putaway. Full traceability from dock door to shelf.
Smart Putaway That Matches How You Store
Putaway shouldn’t rely on memory or sticky notes. Peoplevox intelligently guides your team to the best storage location—whether that’s a pick face, bulk zone, or high rack.
Flexible, Guided Storage That Saves Time:
Directed Putaway
Suggest storage locations based on configurable rules like product type, bin usage, or historic velocity.
Advanced Putaway (Configurable Rules Editor)
Create your own custom logic—without writing a line of code.
Dynamic Bin Locations
Store any SKU in any bin. Peoplevox supports mixed SKU bins, same SKU in multiple bins, and multi-use zones.
Optimized Walk Paths
Bin recommendations are based on the most efficient travel routes through your warehouse.
Move & Consolidate on the Fly
Use the “Move” function to combine partial bins, fix misplacements, or reconfigure zones instantly.
Real-Time Inventory. Zero Guesswork.
Every scan in Peoplevox instantly updates your inventory records across the warehouse, connected ecommerce platforms, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. No lags. No overselling. Just accurate inventory data wherever it matters.
FAQ
How does barcode scanning help at receiving?
It ensures every item is counted and verified against the PO or delivery—capturing quantity, condition, and even packaging type, without paperwork.
Can I receive goods without a PO?
Yes. Ideal for unplanned deliveries, returns, or supplier samples. Just scan and assign as needed.
What is Directed Putaway?
The system tells your staff where to store stock using smart logic based on bin usage, layout, or custom rules.
Can I define my own putaway logic?
Yes. Use Putaway 2.0’s no-code rules editor to match how your team works and how your warehouse is organized.
Do I need desktop software?
No. All receiving, movement, and putaway tasks are performed on Android devices using the Peoplevox app.
