What does received by warehouse mean?

Warehouse receiving is the initial stage of replenishing inventory in a warehouse. Efficient warehousing receiving translates to timely order delivery to customers. It includes receiving shipments, unloading goods, and storing them within the warehouse or fulfillment center for distribution.

What does a warehouse receiver do?

A warehouse receiver manages the intake of items in a warehouse or store backroom. There, the shipments are inspected, sorted, and either stored in the warehouse or stocked on shelves. They also maintain accurate records and match invoices to verify that orders are correct.

What is the warehouse inventory cycle?

The warehouse inventory cycle is the process of periodically counting inventory within a warehouse for accuracy and proper stock management.

How do warehouses keep track of inventory?

The traditional barcode system assigns each item a label with details such as its description, location, and price. These labels are scanned using barcode scanners, for quick tracking of items. As they move in and out of the warehouse, inventory levels are automatically updated.

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Bolt-on workflow apps
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Warehouse Logistics

Transform four-wall inventory, asset tracking, & storage workflows

VScan

Scan & extract data from labels & documents 60x faster

Building Logistics

Modernize last-yard parcel receiving & internal tracking

Store Logistics

Digitize store-level inventory, fulfillment, & returns

Developers

Build your way

Vision SDK

Embed on-device vision scanning into your own app & platforms

Shipping Label

Extract data from 300+ carriers globally

Bill of Lading (BOL) API

Digitize & extract data from printed BOL’s in seconds

On-Prem Vision System

Fixed cameras with un-fixed potential for hands-free precision scanning

Logistics API Suite

30+ purpose-built logistics APIs to create custom apps & integrations

Solutions

Computer Vision Scanning

Transform any device into scanner

Scan to Record

Scan any logistics doc to create entry in system of record

Scan to Print

Create forwarding labels in a second

Scan to Retrieve

Barcode based item identification and AR overlay

Scan to Count

Computer vision-based cycle counting

Scan for Price (Shelf) Labels

For audits, updates, or e-comm sync

Scan for POD Extraction

OSDs, signatures, & handwritten text

Scan Multiple Barcodes

Even damaged, overlapping barcodes

Buildings & Campuses

Scan, receive & manage packages

Tracking

Real-time inbound & outbound parcel visibility

Receiving

Streamline recipient assignment & special handling

Storage

Smart storage to optimize space

Notification

Automated alerts & branded communication

Routing

Efficient scheduling & real-time tracking

Recipient Delivery

Capture proof of delivery & final chain of custody

Integrations

Directory, purchase orders, & lockers

Shipping

Make shipping intelligent

Warehousing & Distribution

Scan, receive & manage inventory

Dock to Stock

Receiving, storing & inventory allocation

Cross Docking

Direct transfer with minimal storage

Pick & Pack

Layout picking & smart packaging

Dispatch & Transfers

Create & track shipments

Returns

Process returns with quality & policy verification

Proof of Delivery & Billing

Capture images & documents for damages & delivery

Retail & Commerce

Receive inventory & fulfill orders

Inventory Receiving

Streamline inbound orders with verification, put-away, & digital receipts

Pick, Pack, Ship

SLA bound order picking, packing & shipping via connected carriers

Store Pickup (BOPIS)

BOPIS label generation with proof of delivery capturing

Store Returns (BORIS)

Process store returns with product verification & policy matching

Recalls & Transfers

Manage inventory with recall & transfers flows across multiple locations

Price Audits

For audits, updates, or e-comm sync

Inventory Audit

Ensure inventory accuracy & log discrepancy reasons

Developers & Platforms

Get AI scanning & logistics APIs

Vision AI Scanning

Convert any smart device
into a powerful scanner

Scan to Record

Scan any logistics doc to create entry in system of record

Scan to Print

Create forwarding labels in a second

Scan to Retrieve

Barcode based item identification and AR overlay

Scan to Count

Computer vision-based cycle counting

Scan for Price (Shelf) Labels

or audits, updates, or e-comm sync

Scan for POD Extraction

OSDs, signatures, & handwritten text

Scan Multiple Barcodes

Even damaged, overlapping barcodes

Workflows by Industry

Industry segments

Warehouse & Distribution

Dock to Stock

Streamline receiving and inventory flow

Cross Docking

Direct transfer with minimal storage

Pick & Pack

Layout picking & smart packaging

Dispatch & Transfers

Create & track shipments

Returns

Simplify verified product returns

Proof of Delivery & Billing

Capture delivery proof and billing data

Buildings & Campuses

Tracking

Gain real-time parcel visibility

Receiving

Simplify recipient handling and assignment

Storage

Smart storage to optimize space

Notification

Automate branded delivery alerts

Routing

Efficient scheduling & real-time tracking

Recipient Delivery

Verify final delivery and custody

Integrations

Directory, purchase orders, & lockers

Shipping

Make shipping intelligent

Retail & Commerce

Inventory Receiving

Automate inbound verification and receipts

Pick, Pack, Ship

Connect picking, packing, and carrier shipping

Store Pickup (BOPIS)

Enable easy pickup with delivery proof

Store Returns (BORIS)

Streamline in-store return verification

Recalls & Transfers

Manage recalls and transfers seamlessly

Price Audits

For audits, updates, or e-comm sync

Inventory Audit

Ensure inventory accuracy and trace issues

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How it works

PackageX On-Prem Vision delivers the same AI superpowers as our cloud platform - OCR, barcode scanning, document classification, and dimensioning - fully deployed in your private environment.

Think of it like giving your cameras superpowers so you can supercharge your logistics operations.

Developer features

Customization and model control

Optimize your operations with customizations and models trained on your own data.

Deployment and environment control

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Developer first experience

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Apps, SDKs, and APIs to digitize your workflows

Better receiving starts with better data.

PackageX LogiScan™ uniquely combines OCR, barcode, and vision scanning technology to automate multi-step inventory receiving workflows for your warehouse.

Label Scanning

Replace manual shipping and returns label processes with AI-powered data extraction.

BOL Scanning

Extract data from bill of lading documents with superior accuracy.

Inventory label scanning

Easily scan, track, and manage your inventory with OCR scanning capabilities.

Vision scanning

Reduce mistakes by automating box, pallet, and item counting, dimensioning, and damage detection.