WMS - Replenishment Glossary

Bulk Storage

(upstream) reserve/backup storage areas for replenishing pickface locations. It hold larger quantities of items and are not directly accessible for picking.

Pick Face storage

(downstream) primary storage and picking areas. Location for loose picking

Floor Spot

Floor spots refer to specific locations on the warehouse floor where items are temporarily stored or staged before replenishment of Pick Face.

These spots are often used for overflow storage or for items awaiting further processing (e.g., quality checks).

Replenishment Level

It is the quantity set when an item’s inventory drops below the minimum level, triggers replenishment

System Replenishment

automated process where the restocking based on predefined rules or algorithms.

A scheduled job will run every night and will create replenishment record the night after.

Forced Replenishment

occurs when external factors (such as customer orders or production requirements) drive restocking, regardless of predefined thresholds. It responds to immediate needs driven by external factors.