Inventory Management System Discussed by Qc Software Founder Rich Hite

QC Software ( is the leading provider of Tier 1warehouse and staged for put-away.
warehouse control systems to the warehousing andPut-Away: The put-away functionality built into QC IMS
distribution industries.   Since 1996, QC Software,allows for random or directed put-away of goods
utilizing state of the art technology combined withwithin the warehouse. The put-away function also
extensive research, development, and rigorous testing,provides for the capability to move items between
has developed the QC Enterprise suite of products. locations.
Designed to be modular in nature, easily configurable,Picking: The picking function adjusts inventory levels
and platform independent, this highly scalable solutionbased on pick transactions from a PDT or other
satisfies the needs of any size warehouse. picking system such as Pick to Light.   Working in
According to Rich Hite, founder of QC Software,concert with QC OMS, transactions are processed
“The QC IMS (Inventory Management System)within QC IMS providing full traceability of inventory
uses state of the art technology to enhance themovements within the system. 
accuracy and efficiency of warehouse operations andReplenishment: QC IMS controls the replenishment
data integrity.   QC IMS manages all of your itembetween bulk storage locations and pick locations.  
numbers, warehouse locations.   The majorThe replenishment engine continuously monitors
inventory events which QC IMS encompasses includeinventory levels of active pick locations and
bar code label printing, receiving, put-away, cycleautomatically generates replenishment tasks based on
counting, picking, and replenishment. “a minimum quantity threshold set for each item.  
 Barcode Label Printing:  The Label Manager withinReplenishment tasks may also be generated manually
QC IMS enables users to produce labels for locations,in anticipation of increased activity for an item.
items, and shipping.   Labels may be printed manuallyCycle Counting: The cycle count functionality built into
or on-demand and applied utilizing various methodsQC IMS allows for multiple methods of counting to
including automated, in-line print and apply technology.ensure inventory accuracy.   Counts may be taken
  based on Location, Item, Last Cycle Count Date, or
 Receiving: QC IMS provides full functionality forVelocity.   Full reconciliation and discrepancy reports
receiving goods into the warehouse utilizing Portableare provided as well as the capability to track all cycle
Data Terminals (PDT).   The receiving functioncount history.  
allows product to be expeditiously received into theQC Software, Inc.