- Every inbound receipt is scanned and captured with status at the point of receiving
- Cella directs each part to its location and flags anything routed to overflow so it stays tracked, not lost
- An OEM broadcast or line pull signal triggers a replenishment request with priority and point of use
- The material handler receives a guided mobile pick task with location, lot and handling rules
- Scans validate the label, lot and compliance before the delivery is confirmed line-side
- Cella pushes actionable overflow cleanup tasks during downtime and tracks every move for continuous improvement
Warehouse management built for the pace of automotive
When you ship to a sequenced OEM line, a missing part means the line stops within hours.
Cella gives just-in-time and broadcast suppliers real time visibility and control over receiving, put-away and replenishment, so the right part reaches the line every time and a disorganized warehouse never becomes the reason you shut an OEM down.
Overflow is the black hole for accurate inventory
When inbound outpaces put-away, parts get floor-stacked wherever there’s space. Your material handler’s siloed decisions become your WMS. The system logs them as received but received doesn’t mean findable. That gap between having material and being able to use it is where downtime, frustration and eroded trust in the system begin.
Stop overflow before it starts
Every receipt is scanned and directed to a location based on your rules. When volume spikes and material has to go to overflow, Cella records exactly where it landed, so it stays tracked, not lost to tribal knowledge. Overflow is captured by the system at receiving, not reconstructed from memory later.
Recover fast when the trucks stack up
Cella turns overflow into a guided, system-directed task. During slack time, Cella directs a handler into overflow. They scan a serial number and Cella tells them exactly where it goes, with no need to know the part, the business system or the process. Cleaning up overflow becomes a scan-verified routine any handler can run.
Keep the OEM line fed
Cella routes replenishment requests in real time and guides handlers through scan-verified delivery, so the line stays supplied without radios, andon lights or shouting across the plant.
Absorb OEM changes without adding headcount
When an OEM shifts a shipping window, labor schedule or sequencing rule, manual replenishment absorbs it by padding safety stock or adding people, eroding margin. With real time, rule-driven replenishment, you adjust the pull signal cadence or reallocate a route. The system flexes instead of the workforce, so you scale to OEM demand without adding headcount.
Protect the reputation that keeps you in business
Shut down a just-in-time OEM and you’re on new business hold. When an OEM asks what WMS you run during a new business review, real time inventory control gives you a confident answer.
Automotive Replenishment in Action
A connected workflow that keeps production, the warehouse and the dock moving in real time.
Ready for the automation your OEMs expect
OEMs are pushing suppliers toward automation, and automated systems can’t improvise around missing material the way a person can. If one part is missing from an automated line, the whole sequence falls apart. Cella creates the accurate, real time inventory foundation that AGVs and AMRs depend on, so you can adopt automation with confidence.
Line Replenishment | FAQs
Is Cella a replacement for our ERP?
No. Cella works alongside your ERP, whether that’s Plex, SAP, NetSuite or a homegrown system, so it remains your source of truth while Cella digitizes execution, visibility and control on the floor.
How does Cella specifically handle overflow?
Cella directs put-away by scan at receiving and records the exact location of anything sent to overflow. During volume spikes, it generates actionable cleanup tasks that guide handlers to scan and re-home material, so overflow is managed by the system, not by memory.
Can Cella keep up with broadcast and just-in-time cadence?
Yes. Cella routes requests in real time, triggering replenishment from production signals through integration with your production schedule, so material moves in sync with demand, even when you’re shipping multiple times a day to a sequenced line.
Does Cella support multi-plant operations?
Yes. Cella scales from a single facility to a global enterprise with consistent workflows and reporting. It’s used by everyone from a $15M single-site operation to a global Tier-1 supplier with 20+ plants.
Will Cella support our move to AGVs and AMRs?
Yes. Automated material movement is only as reliable as the inventory data behind it. Cella provides the real-time accuracy that automation requires, so you can adopt AGVs and AMRs on a foundation of accurate, real-time inventory.
Keep the line fed.
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