Overview

Introduction

License Plating extends Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with the ability to manage inventory through License Plates (LPs) — unique identifiers assigned to logistic units such as pallets, boxes, containers, or mixed inventory loads.

License Plating is particularly valuable in warehouses that manage:

• Palletized inventory
• Large-volume inbound receipts
• Internal warehouse movements
• Production supply and consumption
• Cross-docking operations
• High-throughput shipping processes
• Traceability-focused industries

By introducing a License Plate-driven inventory structure, organizations gain greater control over how inventory is physically handled and tracked throughout the warehouse lifecycle.

Key Usage Scenario’s

• Create, assign, and manage physical License Plates and their associated items/lots
• Physical Inventory Counting by Lot/License Plate (with Physical Inventory Orders).
• Improved way of moving License Plates between locations/bins and moving items between License Plates by the new feature “Move License Plate”.
• Ability to generate and manage SSCC numbers for License Plates for both shipping and internal purposes.
• Print customized labels depending on License Plate type, including GS1-compliant SSCC labels for shipping.

Key Concepts and Definitions

• License Plate: Refers to how inventory items are tracked throughout the warehouse environment. It is a method for grouping and managing inventory in the form of a License Plate.
• License Plate Type: Defines the different categories or classifications of License Plates used to group and manage inventory. Each License Plate Type, such as pallet, container, or crate, specifies how items are stored and tracked within the warehouse, ensuring that inventory is organized according to the specific handling or storage requirements for each type of grouping.
• License Plate Overview: Provides a comprehensive view of all License Plates and their associated inventory in the warehouse. It allows users to filter and inspect detailed information such as item numbers, quantities, locations, and tracking data, enabling efficient management and monitoring of the movement and status of inventory across different License Plates.
• Tracked Location: A warehouse location configured to maintain License Plate tracking. In tracked locations inventory movements are controlled through License Plates, LP history is maintained, Inventory can be traced at License Plate level, warehouse operations use LP-based transactions.
• Non-Tracked Location: A warehouse location where inventory is managed without License Plate control. License Plates can be transferred to and from non-tracked locations when operationally required, providing flexibility for storage, staging, or production areas that do not need full LP tracking.
• License Plate Movement: A warehouse transaction that moves inventory by moving the License Plate itself rather than processing individual inventory entries separately. This significantly reduces transaction volume and improves warehouse efficiency.