Introduction

Logistics in FactoryLogix® deals with material handling—from receiving, inspection, and labeling with unique identifiers (UIDs) to dispatch to the production floor and the replenishment of needed parts. 

This guide describes the features of the Logistics (desktop) client application and how to use them. NPI logistics features and functionality are also described in this guide since both applications contain logistics features.

There are several benefits to using FactoryLogix logistics functions in conjunction with the system's other tools:

• Reduced costs through better material management in the factory

• Immediate visibility of materials locations

• First-In, First-Out (FIFO) material reservation strategies to ensure that the oldest materials are consumed first

• Deeper product traceability—now down to a specific material instance’s receipt history, such as Incoming Quality Control (IQC) results and compliance certificates