Synthis Warehousing Example

Process Narrative
 




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Table of Contents

   1.0   Business Management System 
1.1   West Region
1.2   Seattle, WA
1.3   Newberg, OR
1.4   Elk Grove, CA
1.5   Central Region
1.6   Fort Worth, TX
1.7   South East Region
1.8   Port Wentworth, GA
1.9   Russelville, SC
1.10   North East Region
1.11   Chicago, IL
1.12   Conway, NC
1.13   Newport, RI
   2.0   Inbound Receiving Process 
2.1   ERP Database
2.2   Download ASN
2.3   Create Shipment Record
2.4   WMS Database
2.5   Schedule Appointment
2.6   Guard Check-In
2.7   Correct Appointment?
2.8   Assign Yard Location
2.9   Assign Dock Door
2.10   Print Receiving Documents
2.11   Receiving Documents
2.12   Receiving Office Printer
2.13   Unload Trailer
2.14   Inspect Pallet
2.15   Pass Inspection?
2.16   Quality Assurance Process
2.17   Assign Putaway Location
2.18   Putaway to Reserve
2.19   Putaway to Active
2.20   Shipment Record
2.21   Upload Receipts
2.22   ERP Database
   3.0   Inbound Receiving Process - Fort Worth 
3.1   ERP Database
3.2   Create Shipment Record
3.3   Guard Check-In
3.4   Dock Door Available?
3.5   Assign Yard Location
3.6   Assign Dock Door
3.7   Print Receiving Documents
3.8   Receiving Documents
3.9   Receiving Office Printer
3.10   Inspect Pallet
3.11   Unload Trailer
3.12   Pass Inspection?
3.13   Assign Putaway Location
3.14   Putaway to Reserve
3.15   Putaway to Active
3.16   WMS Database
3.17   Quality Assurance Process
3.18   Download ASN
3.19   Shipment Record
3.20   Upload Receipts
3.21   ERP Database
   4.0   Quality Assurance Process 
4.1   Begin Inspection
4.2   Identify Pallet
4.3   Record LPN
4.4   Verify SKU
4.5   Correct SKU?
4.6   Record Actual SKU
4.7   WMS Database
4.8   Verify Quantity
4.9   Correct Quantity?
4.10   Record Actual Quantity
4.11   WMS Database
4.12   Determine Disposition
4.13   Acceptable?
4.14   Return to Vendor
4.15   Locate Pallet
4.16   Print Inspection Report
4.17   Inspection Report
4.18   Receiving Office Printer
4.19   Inspection Complete
4.20   Disposition Document


1.0  
Business Management System  Process Narrative

Business Management System
Business Management System

1.1   West Region 

1.2   Seattle, WA 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Seattle mill expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Seattle operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Seattle containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Seattle operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Jim Montana General Manager - Seattle Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.3   Newberg, OR 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Newberg facility expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Newberg operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Newberg containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Newberg operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Heather Stafford General Manager - Newberg Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.4   Elk Grove, CA 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Elk Grove facility expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Elk Grove operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Elk Grove containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Elk Grove operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Tom Jenkins Plant Supervisor - Elk Grove Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.5   Central Region 

1.6   Fort Worth, TX 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Fort Worth mill expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Fort Worth operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Fort Worth containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Fort Worth operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Joe Thompson General Manager - Fort Worth Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process - Fort Worth No advanced scheduling. Shipments arrive and drivers are assigned to a dock door on a first-come, first-serve basis. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.7   South East Region 

1.8   Port Wentworth, GA 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Port Wentworth mill expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Port Wentworth operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Port Wentworth containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Port Wentworth operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Mary Sanders General Manager - Port Wentworth Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.9   Russelville, SC 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Russelville facility expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Russelville operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Russelville containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Russelville operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
John Jacobs General Manager - Russelville Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.10   North East Region 

1.11   Chicago, IL 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Chicago facility expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Chicago operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Chicago containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Chicago operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Peter Simpson Plant Manager - Chicago Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods. Process Map


1.12   Conway, NC 

As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, our Conway facility expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. The Conway operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers, both domestic and international, with superior quality and service.

The Conway containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety. The Conway operations continue our heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. Just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Owner

Name Description Type
Chris Kestrel General Manager - Conway Person

Process Maps

Name Description Type
Inbound Receiving Process Process for receiving product and raw materials into inventory using the paperless receiving method. Process Map
Quality Assurance Process Process for inspecting inbound product and handling of incorrect or damaged goods