1. Purpose of Commits
Commits in Blue Yonder OMS represent inventory allocation decisions. They serve to:
- Reserve inventory for specific customer orders
- Guarantee fulfillment from a particular location
- Prevent overselling by tracking allocated inventory
- Support order promising with accurate availability information
Example: When a customer orders a red sweater, the OMS creates a commit to reserve this item at the best fulfillment location.
2. Data Exchange in Commits
The data exchanged during commits includes:
- Item identifiers (SKU, UPC, etc.)
- Quantity information
- Location details (source and destination)
- Reservation timeframes
- Order reference information
- Status data (soft vs. hard commit)
- Inventory availability status
Example commit data exchange:
{
"commitId": "CMT-12345",
"orderId": "ORD-98765",
"itemId": "SKU-RED-SWEATER-M",
"quantity": 1,
"sourceLocationId": "DC-NORTHEAST",
"commitStatus": "HARD_COMMIT",
"creationTimestamp": "2025-05-19T10:30:00Z",
"expirationTimestamp": "2025-05-21T10:30:00Z"
}
3. Interactions with Commits
Commits interact with several OMS components:
- Inventory Management: Commits reduce available-to-promise (ATP) inventory
- Order Orchestration: Orchestration engine uses commits to determine fulfillment options
- Sourcing: Commits created after sourcing decisions determine fulfillment locations
- Fulfillment Execution: Warehouse systems identify what needs to be picked
- Order Promising: Commits affect delivery date calculations
When customer orders change (e.g., quantity increase or cancel), commits are modified, released, or newly created as needed.
4. Procurement Purchase Order
A Procurement Purchase Order (PO) in Blue Yonder:
- Official document sent to suppliers requesting products
- Details quantity, price, and delivery dates
- Used for replenishing DC or store inventory
- Legally binding when accepted
Example PO:
Purchase Order #: PO-20250520-001 Vendor: Acme Clothing Suppliers Ship To: Northeast Distribution Center Items: - SKU-12345 | Men's Black T-Shirt | Qty: 200 | Unit Price: $8.50 - SKU-67890 | Women's White Blouse | Qty: 150 | Unit Price: $12.75 Requested Delivery: June 5, 2025 Payment Terms: Net 30
5. Dropship
Dropship is a fulfillment method where:
- The retailer doesn't physically handle merchandise
- Orders are forwarded directly to suppliers/manufacturers
- Supplier ships products directly to the customer
- Retailer manages customer relationship and payment
- Package appears to come from the retailer (white labeling)
Example: Furniture ordered online ships directly from manufacturer to customer's home.
6. Dropship Vendor
A dropship vendor in Blue Yonder OMS:
- Fulfills customer orders directly
- Receives order details electronically
- Configured for direct-to-consumer shipping
- Integrates via API or EDI
- Has attributes like shipping methods, lead times, packaging
OMS maintains vendor profiles for routing decisions based on performance and capabilities.
7. Procurement Transfer Order
A Procurement Transfer Order (TO) is:
- Internal request to move inventory between company-owned locations
- Used for store replenishment, DC balancing, regional coordination
- Contains origin and destination info
- May include transportation and handling details
Example Transfer Order:
Transfer Order #: TO-20250520-003 From: Northeast Distribution Center To: Manhattan Flagship Store Items: - SKU-34567 | Designer Handbag | Qty: 5 - SKU-78901 | Premium Sunglasses | Qty: 12 Requested Delivery: May 25, 2025 Transportation Method: Company Fleet Special Instructions: Store preparing for Memorial Day promotion
8. Make-To-Order and Monogram Order
Make-To-Order (MTO):
- Production begins after order receipt
- Custom specifications or configurations
- Longer lead times
- Requires specialized OMS workflows
Monogram Order:
- Personalization by adding initials, names, or text
- Captured with special attributes
- Includes extra fees and processing time
Example: Leather wallet with initials "JDW" embossed.
9. Value-Added Services in BY OMS
Value-Added Services (VAS) include:
- Gift wrapping and packaging
- Personalization (monogramming, engraving)
- Bundling and kitting
- Gift messaging
- Installation
- Extended warranties
- Special packaging (eco-friendly, premium)
Implemented through service attributes, instructions, fees, and workflows.
10. Costs in Blue Yonder OMS
Costs tracked include:
- Product unit and landed costs
- Shipping and handling
- Fulfillment operation costs
- Return processing
- Store labor
- Dropship vendor markup
- VAS costs
- Transfer costs
- Inventory holding
- Markdowns and obsolescence
Used to determine most profitable fulfillment options.
11. Product Manager Tasks
Key responsibilities of a Product Manager in Blue Yonder OMS:
- Define product requirements and features
- Coordinate between business, IT, and vendors
- Ensure integration readiness
- Test and validate workflows
- Monitor release and deployment
- Collect feedback and drive continuous improvement
- Train internal users and stakeholders
- Manage documentation
12. UAT and When It's Done
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) is done when:
- Development and system testing phases are complete
- All critical features are implemented
- Test environment mimics production closely
- Business users can verify real-world scenarios
- Acceptance criteria are met without critical defects
UAT ends with formal sign-off and readiness to deploy.
13. Product Manager Documentation
Product managers document:
- Requirements and specifications
- Business process flows
- Configuration guides
- Test cases and results
- Release notes
- User manuals
- Change logs and defect reports
This documentation supports development, training, and support.
14. MVP in Blue Yonder Context
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) refers to:
- Basic OMS functionality for initial launch
- Includes essential order capture, inventory, fulfillment
- Supports critical business workflows with minimal complexity
- Allows early user feedback and iterative enhancement
MVP balances rapid deployment with business value.
15. Work Order
A Work Order in OMS is:
- A task or job instruction for warehouse or manufacturing
- Details items to pick, pack, or assemble
- Includes schedules and priority levels
- Monitored for status and completion
16. New Product Implementation Actions
- Configure product master data (SKUs, attributes)
- Set up sourcing and fulfillment rules
- Define commits and inventory parameters
- Coordinate with procurement and vendors
- Update pricing and cost info
- Train users and update documentation
- Plan and execute UAT
17 & 18. UAT Responsibilities
Product Manager: Plan and coordinate UAT activities, prepare test scenarios, manage defect resolution.
Business Users: Execute test cases, verify outcomes, provide feedback and approval.
Clear communication and thorough testing ensure smooth production rollout.
19. Cross-Docking
Cross-docking is a fulfillment process where:
- Goods are received and directly shipped without long-term storage
- Reduces handling and storage costs
- Speeds up order fulfillment
- OMS manages timing and routing carefully
20. Dropship vs. Procurement Purchase Order
Dropship: Supplier ships directly to customer, retailer doesn’t handle inventory physically.
Procurement Purchase Order: Retailer buys and stocks inventory before sale.
Key difference: Dropship bypasses retailer’s inventory, POs build retailer’s inventory.
21. Replenishment Order
Replenishment order:
- Automatically generated order to restock inventory
- Sent from DC to stores or between DCs
- Based on demand forecasting and thresholds
- Ensures product availability and minimizes stockouts
22. Value-Added Service for Logo Printing
Logo printing as VAS includes:
- Customization of products before shipping
- Additional steps in fulfillment workflow
- May affect lead times and costs
- OMS tracks instructions and special SKUs if needed
23. DC-Only Shipping Configuration
DC-only shipping means:
- Orders shipped only from distribution centers, not stores
- Often used to centralize fulfillment
- OMS configuration controls sourcing preferences
- Improves inventory accuracy and shipping efficiency
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