IntelliTrack Glossary

Application Directory

The target path where a program executable file resides, consisting of the drive letter and folder. You must supply an application directory when installing an application.

Authentication Type

The method that IntelliTrack WMS and DMS applications use to validate your PC's user status with your SQL Server login name and password (SQL or Windows NT). When installing the workstation application, you must know your SQL Server authentication type.

Bar Code Label Printing

In IntelliTrack applications, the ability to interface with bar code label printing software and print bar code labels that contain IntelliTrack application data to a standard or bar code printer.

Bar Code Labels

In IntelliTrack applications, bar code labels use bar code symbology to capture asset or inventory information. (see symbology)

Batch Terminal
Communications

The connection between the PC and Batch handheld for purposes of transferring data or IntelliTrack program settings.

Carrier

An organization that delivers goods to your facility.

Carrier Method

The carrier delivery method for delivering goods (i.e., next day air, ground, etc.).

Carrier's Tracking Number Format

The symbology for a carrier's tracking number. In the IntelliTrack Package Track application, it is used as a means to identify a delivery carrier and link the received package to this carrier.

Category

The types of items stocked in your warehouse facility; listing item categories allows you to sort or catalog items. A category could be related to your finished goods product line, or in-stock inventory type (i.e., printed material, raw materials, finished goods).

Compact Workstation
Utility

A utility that is provided with IntelliTrack WMS and DMS applications, including WMS, ISRP, Check In-Out, Fixed Assets, Inventory, and Stockroom. It reconditions the IntelliTrack database; thus, improving system performance. It is a good idea to run this utility at regular intervals, based on usage.

Cradle

A device that establishes a direct link between your desktop computer and your handheld/CE batch portable device.

Cubic Space

Space availability in a particular location. The cubic size of the item may be created for the item's units of measurement (i.e., each, box, and case) and stored in the item's record. If a location has insufficient space to accommodate the material, the system directs the user to select another location. The user can also override and store the item in the location. This feature is available in IntelliTrack WMS and ISRP.

Custom Data Label

User-defined data in a bar code.

Custom Report

User-defined report loaded into an IntelliTrack application.

Customer

A person or entity that buys goods or services from your operation.

Cycle Count

Regularly scheduled inventory count that cycles through your inventory. Based on user-specified item cycles.

Cycle Period

The amount of time between a cycle count for an item.

Data Synchronization

The data transfer process between a handheld/CE batch portable device and a desktop computer.

Database

The collection of data in your IntelliTrack application.

Desktop Computer

The desktop computer represents your personal computer or laptop computer.

Device Number

A unique number used to identify your CE batch portable\handheld device for IntelliTrack registration purposes.

Directed Pick and
Put Away

Directs the user to the desired location when picking inventory or putting away inventory. Used with the WMS RF portable data collection terminal.

Expiration Date

The product expiration date. In IntelliTrack applications, it is a feature that may be used to assign an expiration date to an inventoried item, which is commonly used with perishable inventory items.

FIFO (First In First Out) Picking

Used in conjunction with product expiration date. IntelliTrack WMS lists the locations of items being shipped in the order of expiration date, and prompts the user to pick items in expiration date order. This is a feature of WMS RF.

For example, to put away a box of perishable items into location 1A11 with an expiration date or received date of March 16 and another box of the same perishable items into location 1B11 on April 20, location 1A11 is listed first when selecting a location to pick from when picking an order with this item.

Forward Pick Location

Generally, a "forward" location in the warehouse to which items can be moved from bulk storage for order picking. Designated "forward pick locations" are important if you are implementing replenishment or location sequencing. This is a feature of WMS RF.

Handheld Device

A handheld electronic organizer that holds information from your personal computer or laptop. Many IntelliTrack products interface with a handheld device through a separate Batch application.

Handheld Device Number

A unique number used to identify your handheld device; used for product registration purposes.

Handheld Identifier

In Package Track, you must assign a unique handheld ID number so that package records are not duplicated when they are transferred back to the workstation application.

Hold (or Quarantine) Designation for a Location

When a location is given a "hold" designation, it cannot be used to store or move items. This is a feature used in WMS applications; note that quarantine designations are not recognized by the WMS RF server.

Host Picking

Part of the WMS Import-Export Utility. Communicates picking order activity back to a host system.

Host Receiving

Part of the WMS Import-Export Utility. Communicates receiving order activity back to a host system.

Import-Export Utility

A utility that is provided with WMS, which allows for data import into its database tables and data export from them. The import and export data is stored in text files (files with a .txt extension).

Initial Item Quantity

The initial amount of an inventoried item, when it is entered into inventory.

IntelliTrack Application Architecture

IntelliTrack applications are built on the three-tier architecture recommended by Microsoft for client/server environments. Three separate areas integrate to form your IntelliTrack software product: the workstation application, the server, and the database; thus forming a scalable client/server that can handle a large number of users against a large database. IntelliTrack applications minimize network traffic by shifting transactions to the back end through a middle tier that provides accessibility to upgrades.

Inventoried Quantity

The item amount from a physical inventory count. Useful for comparing on hand quantity with the physical count results when auditing inventory. The inventoried quantity must be updated to the on hand quantity to be used by the system. This is a WMS application feature.

Kit

A "kit" represents a preset group of items, of varying quantities. When a kit is picked from inventory, the kit item number is selected as part of a pick order.

License Number (or code)

A number that enables the IntelliTrack product to function in its full version.

Location

Location Sequencing

A WMS RF feature; allows for efficient order picking and put away. Locations are associated with a sequence number, which directs the user, with an RF portable, to a predefined location when picking and/or putting away order items. (WMS sorts line items into the sequence defined and presents the line item in sequential order.)

Lookups

Lists that store information. A few examples of lookup lists include carriers, item categories, departments, units of measure, sites. When lookup entries are added to a lookup list, they are available for drop-down list selection in IntelliTrack application forms.

Lot

An inventory grouping that is identified by a number, alphanumeric character, etc.

Mailroom

In the IntelliTrack Package Track application, a mailroom is where incoming and outgoing mail is handled for your organization.

Multiple Units of Measure

Uses a base unit of measure (i.e., each) and then higher increments of the base unit such as carton, bundle, or case for the items in stock.

New Pick Quantity

The amount of the item currently being picked against a picking order. (Used in IntelliTrack WMS applications.)

New Received Quantity

The amount of the item currently being received against a receiving order. (Used in IntelliTrack WMS applications.)

On Hand Quantity

The amount of the item available in stock. (Used in WMS applications.)

Order Number

The numeric identifier for an order.

Order Status (for receiving and picking orders)

The system status of the order (open or closed). An open order has not been fully processed by the system. A closed order has been fully processed by the system. The order status setting may be toggled between open and closed (Used in IntelliTrack WMS applications.)

Package ID

A unique number assigned to the package by Package Track. It is used to identify the package within the Package Track application.

Package Type

Used to describe a package in the Package Track application. Examples of package types include: letter, small box, large box, and parcel, first class, priority, next day air, etc.

Pallet

A temporary storage area that is usually portable; used for moving or storing inventory. Used with the IntelliTrack WMS applications.

Paperless Picking and Receiving

Receive new orders into inventory or pick existing orders electronically, without the use of a printed document. This is a feature in WMS applications.

PC

Personal Computer

Physical Inventory

An inventory count of all items by location; usually performed with a portable data collection terminal. Used with IntelliTrack WMS and DMS inventory applications.

Pick Sequence

The location travel sequence when picking items. Used with IntelliTrack RF applications.

Picker

The WMS system user who is picking the order. When picking batched orders, a picker may be assigned to the Wave.

Picking Order

Outbound orders. Inventory is picked to fulfill the order. Found in IntelliTrack WMS applications.

Portable Data Collection Terminal (PDT)

A portable device used to collect inventory data and perform inventory functions. Interfaces with the WMS and DMS workstation applications through a separate Batch Portable or RF Server application.

Primary Location (for picking and put away)

A location established as the prime location for an item. Useful in location sequencing for picking, put away, and replenishment. (Used in WMS and DMS applications.)

Prior Pick Quantity

Amount of the item quantity previously picked against the picking order. (Used in WMS applications.)

Prior Received Quantity

Amount of the item quantity previously received against the receiving order. (Used in WMS applications.)

Product Serial Number

A unique number that is assigned to your IntelliTrack product purchase. It is found on the product package (for software applications) or the product mailing envelope (for additional product licenses or support agreements).

Put Away Sequence

Directs your travel sequence when putting away received items.

Query

The "query" feature in IntelliTrack applications enables you to search the database for specific data (such as items in a location) and then view the retrieved data at the Query form.

Receiving Orders

Inbound orders. When you receive an order, inventory is added to the system.

Recipient

In the IntelliTrack Package Track application, a recipient represents the final package destination. A recipient may be a single person, or a department within your organization.

Replenishment

Used with the portable data collection terminal for replenishing inventory. Directs you to move material from a bulk location to a forward pick location.

Reports

RF Server

The RF server application interfaces between the WMS database and a RF portable. It is available in a standard and a professional version.

RF Terminal

A RF enabled wireless portable data terminal that uses the WMS RF or DMS RF server application.

Scanner

An electronic device that is used to read and transmit the information found in a bar code. A scanner device can integrate with or be added onto your handheld device.

Serial Number feature

A feature in IntelliTrack applications. When activated, you may enter one serial number per item. This feature enables the tracking of inventory using serial numbers.

Serial Number (of your IntelliTrack product)

A unique number that identifies your purchased IntelliTrack product.

Ship To ID

The WMS system identifier for the Customer shipping information.

Shipping

The transporting of goods. It is considered the final step in the picking process. (see picking order)

Site

A warehouse or storage facility.

Site Locations

In WMS applications and the following DMS applications: Check In-Out, Fixed Assets, Stockroom and Inventory, locations reside within a "Site" and are added to a site at the Locations form. When you create locations for a site, the warehouse space is divided into specific areas.

SQL Server

An application that runs the WMS or DMS database.

Standard Report

A report included in your IntelliTrack application.

Symbology

The language used to record information in bar code form.

The Sync URL dll allows the batch portable device to communicate with the workstation application database.

Synchronize

A term for data transfer between your desktop computer and the handheld device.

Tracking Number

The carrier's tracking number for the received package. This number can be scanned into the Package Track application. It also may be imported into the Shipping table in the WMS workstation application.

Tracking Number Format Symbology

The use of symbols to record a carrier's tracking number format into the IntelliTrack Package Track system. This symbol format allows the user to scan this number into the system with a scanner, and have it identified with a specific carrier.

Unit of Measure (UOM)

Item measurement defined by a base unit and higher increments of the base unit.

For example:  "Each" =1 unit, "Case" = 10 units (based on the each unit), "Carton" = 100 units (based on the Each unit).

User (also User ID)

A person who uses the IntelliTrack application. By creating users, you are able to set login and password security, as well as track application usage.

Vendor

One who supplies or sells goods.

Warehouse

A building where goods and merchandise are stored.

Wave

Picking orders that are grouped together. Also referred to as "batched orders." Wave selection criteria such as date range, customer, and carrier allow you to assemble picking orders into distinct groups.

Wave Picking

The wave picking process is based upon efficiently grouping orders into batches for picking and then assigning pickers for each wave group.

Work Machine

Refers to the desktop computer. Also referred to as the PC (personal computer).

Workstation Application

The IntelliTrack application that is installed and used on the desktop computer. You are able to manage your system information and transactions from the workstation application.