- Manual inventory is done to set the baseline in AMS. The same is true for in micro markets
- This is the most important step.
- At any time if inventory is off, a rebaseline is mandatory for the column
- Picklists are created and then sent to be fulfilled
- Physical fulfillment and the system (automatically via AMS) inventory are completed
- Where SNG differs from micro markets, is in the reconciliation of inventory counts/Quantity on Hand
- SNG reports what is in the picklist
- SNG reports deviation from the picklist and not the AMS current inventory
- SNG adds the completed picklist quantity to the QOH in AMS correctly, if and only if the baseline inventory was correct
- Inventory is complete and accurate in AMS at this time
- Example 1
- Manual inventory is done correctly the first time.
- QOH in AMS is 8 and par level is 10
- Driver, from the pick list, adds the pick list quantity (in this case 2)
- Inventory in AMS is now 10
- Example 2
- Manual inventory is done correctly the first time.
- QOH in AMS is 8 and par level is 10
- Driver arrives and finds 6 in the column due to no new sales (E.g., theft).
- This would have occurred between the time the pick list was generated and market service
- Driver, from the pick list, adds the pick list quantity (in this case they only brought 2)
- Inventory in AMS is now 10 – which is incorrect
- At this point, the inventory, for this column only, must be rebaselined to 8
When in doubt, rebaseline the inventory for the column
PLEASE NOTE: Inventory adjustments for SNG markets cannot be done directly in AMS and must be done through the INV site. Detailed directions on this process can be found at Avanti - Managing Inventory at the Market