Where it usually breaks
And how to keep it from happening.
- A route plan is not proof of delivery.
- Refused quantity cannot also count as accepted.
- A return cannot exceed the original unreturned scope.
Separate pick, route release, dispatch, delivery outcome and return authority.
Warehouse Operator picks only against approved order lines and hard reservations. A short pick leaves the rest available for another attempt.
Warehouse Manager checks the assigned operator, coordinator, source warehouse, transport evidence and stop sequence before approving release.
Warehouse Operator records positive ready quantity bounded by the order and reservation. Dispatch is a physical event, separate from later delivery results.
Warehouse Operator records the visit and allocates accepted, refused, failed or damaged quantities to its delivery lines. A later visit keeps the earlier attempt intact.
Warehouse Manager reviews the original net unreturned scope and reason before authorizing a customer return. Physical disposition and credit remain separate decisions.
And how to keep it from happening.
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