Inventory

Putaway Rules

Putaway rules determine where incoming goods are stored. Go to Inventory > Configuration > Putaway Rules.

Creating a Putaway Rule

1. Click Create.
2. Product - Restrict to a product (optional).
3. Product Category - Restrict to a category (optional).
4. From Location - Source location (typically WH/Input).
5. Destination Location - Where to store it.
6. Sequence - Lower sequence checked first. The first matching rule wins.
7. Storage Category - Optional capacity constraint.

Replenishment Strategies

When the replenishment engine runs, it uses the product's route to determine source:

• Buy - Create a purchase order (RFQ).
• Manufacture - Create a manufacturing order.
• Internal Transfer - Transfer from another warehouse or location.
• Cross-Dock - Directly transfer incoming goods to outgoing.

Storage Categories

Go to Inventory > Configuration > Storage Categories. Define capacity per location:

• Max weight, max volume, max pallets.
• Allowed product categories.
• Putaway strategy: FIFO, LIFO, FEFO (First Expiry/First Out), Closest.

The Inventory Module

The Inventory module manages stock across warehouses. It integrates with Sales (delivery orders), Purchases (receipts), Manufacturing (raw materials & finished goods), and Accounting (valuation).

Core Concepts

Menu Structure

• Operations - Receipts, Delivery Orders, Internal Transfers, Manufacturing Orders.
• Master Data - Products, Reordering Rules, Inventory Adjustments.
• Traceability - Lots/Serial Numbers, Product Moves.
• Configuration - Settings, Warehouses, Locations, Routes, Product Categories.
• Reporting - Inventory Analysis, Inventory Valuation, Stock Forecast.

Stock Movements

Reservation

When a delivery order is created, Quickenerp reserves stock:

• Go to Inventory > Operations > Delivery Orders.
• Open a draft delivery.
• Click Check Availability to reserve stock.
• If insufficient stock, the button shows "Mark as Todo" and reservation fails.
• Partially reserved lines show some quantity reserved.

Backorders

When validating a delivery with insufficient stock:

• Quickenerp asks: "Create backorder for the unavailable products?"
• Create Backorder - New delivery is created for missing items.
• Cancel Remaining - Deliver what's available, cancel the rest.
• No Backorder - Deliver what's available, remaining stays on the original order.

Transfers

An internal transfer is validated the same way. Move products from one internal location to another. Useful for:

• Reorganizing stock between aisles.
• Moving to a quality inspection location.
• Consolidating stock.

Scrapping Products

Go to Inventory > Operations > Scrap. Remove damaged or obsolete stock. Select product, quantity, and source location. Validate to scrap. The stock moves to the Scrap location and is removed from valuation.