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User Guide for mInventory 2006

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Configuring mInventory
Establish connection with the server before you can use mInventory.

Title and Copyright
Copyright and Terms of Use page for mInventory.
Preface
Understand audience, know related documents and products and conventions followed in this document.
About mInventory
Work safely, productively, and efficiently, eliminating paperwork using mInventory, a mobile inventory and warehouse management solution from Innovapptive. mInventory leverages SAP Inventory Management (IM) and Warehouse Management (WM) modules.
Configuring mInventory
Establish connection with the server before you can use mInventory.
- Connect to server
  When you open the application for the first time, you are directed to a connection settings screen. Enter the connection parameters and connect to the server.
- Choose Language
  Configure the mInventory to display the menu items (labels and messages) in the language of your choice.
- Set Text Size
  Use the Text Size slider button to modify the font size of the mInventory application text for readability.
Login to mInventory
Once you connect to the server, you can login to the mInventory with your credentials or by using App Passcode or Fingerprints.
Understanding and Working with mInventory
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic functionality of the mInventory application.
Check Inventory and Warehouse Stocks
As a logistics personnel, you can check the inventory and warehouse stock levels using the Stock Overview module.
Record Movement of Goods into Warehouse
A goods receipt is the physical inbound movement of goods or materials from an external vendor or from production into a storage location/warehouse.
Record Movement of Goods from Warehouse
A goods issue is an outbound movement of goods in the form of material withdrawal or shipment from a storage location or warehouse.
Count inventory/warehouse items at regular intervals (Cycle Counting)
Use the Cycle Counting module to count the items in Handling Unit, Inventory and Warehouse on a cyclic schedule, to ensure accuracy of inventory.
Record stock transfers
When you receive a request for stock transfer within the organization, you can use the Transfer Posting module to manage stock transfers.
Execute Consignment Audits
Consignment Audit is the process of cycle counting against the physical inventory documents for Bill of Materials, Batch Managed Items, and Materials.
Confirm Services Availed from Internal or External Vendors
Use the Services Confirmation module to confirm the services that are availed from an internal or external vendor.
Manage Inbound and Outbound goods and related tasks
Use the Inbound & Outbound Processes module to manage the inbound and outbound tasks including picking and packing the material, shipping from warehouse to the destination and sending the material to the put away.
Manage goods movement and stock management using Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
Use the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module to effectively manage material flow and high volume processing requirements in warehouses/distribution centers.
Manage offshore logistics using Remote Logistics Management module
Designed primarily for the oil and gas industry, the Remote Logistics Management (RLM) module supports the offshore logistics processes.
Assign/update storage bin for materials
Use the Storage Bin Update (IM) module to assign/update storage bin for materials. You can assign multiple materials to a storage bin.
Create storage bins and bin labels
Use the Bin Creation module to create bins and print the bin labels. When you add a Bin Number in Online mode, the application validates if the Storage Bin exists in SAP. Once the bin is created, you can print the labels.
Generate and Print Barcode Labels
Use the Label Printing module to generate and print barcode labels for Outbound Delivery-Handling Unit, Purchase Order/Stock Transport Order, Bin and Return Delivery.
Update Loading and Shipment status
Use the Loading module to manage your Shipment loading tasks. You can search the shipment documents, enter the loading start date and time and post the data to server.
Reprint material documents and labels on the go
Use the Print On Demand module to print the material documents and labels. This functionality is same as MB90 transaction in SAP.
View material documents
Use the Material Document Display module to view the material documents. This functionality is same as MB03 transaction in SAP.
Create Shipment and Assign Deliveries
When you receive requirements using a purchase, stock transport order or sales order, you verify the availability of stock or material, create deliveries and group them based on factors like transportation planning, picking address, delivery address, and cost. You then create a Shipment and assign these deliveries.
View analytics for Goods Receiving—Purchase Orders
Analytics provide better insight, quick identification, and easy navigation to the recorded data.
Application UI Across Platforms and Form Factors
This section showcases the UI across different form factors and platforms for this application.

Configuring mInventory

Establish connection with the server before you can use mInventory.

Once you connect to the server, do the following configurations:

Connect to server
Choose Language

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