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Inventory

This course covers the full Inventory module in Quickenerp. Learn how to set up warehouses, manage stock operations (receipts, deliveries, internal transfers), track products with lots/serials, configure replenishment rules, run physical counts, and understand inventory valuation methods.

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Last Update 07/21/2026
Completion Time 5 days 8 hours
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Inventory & Manufacturing
Valuation Methods & Accounting Integration
Valuation Methods & Accounting Integration

Inventory Valuation

Configure on the Product Category. Go to Inventory > Configuration > Product Categories, select a category, edit the Inventory Valuation section.

Valuation Methods

Method Description
Standard PriceFixed cost assigned to the product. No automatic recalculation. Variance is tracked.
Average Cost (AVCO)Weighted average of all purchases. Updated on each receipt.
FIFO (First In First Out)Oldest stock cost is used first. Each unit has its own cost layer.

Accounting Valuation

Setting Behaviour
Manual / PeriodicNo automatic journal entries. Run inventory adjustments to post valuation.
AutomatedEvery stock move creates accounting entries automatically. Requires a dedicated Inventory Valuation account.

Inventory Valuation Report

Go to Inventory > Reporting > Inventory Valuation. See the current value of each product at each location. Columns: Quantity, Unit Cost, Total Value. Also shows layered cost history.

Stock Moves as Accounting Entries

With Automated Valuation, each stock move generates:

  • Receipt: Debit Inventory, Credit Stock Input (or directly Credit Vendor if not separate).
  • Delivery: Debit Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Credit Inventory.
  • Scrap: Debit Inventory Loss, Credit Inventory.

Review entries via: Product → Accounting → Journal Entries.

Inventory Overview
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Setting Up Warehouses & Locations
Setting Up Warehouses & Locations
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Warehouses

Go to Inventory > Configuration > Warehouses. A default warehouse (WH) is created automatically.

Creating a Warehouse

  1. Click Create.
  2. Warehouse Name - e.g. "Main Warehouse", "East Coast DC", "Returns Center".
  3. Short Name - Abbreviation (e.g. MAIN, EAST, RET). Used in location names.
  4. Address - Physical address of the warehouse.
  5. Company - In multi-company setups.
  6. Routes - Default supply routes for this warehouse.
  7. Save. The warehouse automatically creates a location hierarchy: WH/Stock, WH/Input, WH/Output, WH/Scrap.

Location Types

Type Purpose
Physical (Internal)Actual storage locations. Stock is tracked here.
ViewParent locations that group children. No stock directly at view locations.
Vendor LocationVirtual location representing goods not yet received.
Customer LocationVirtual location for delivered goods.
ProductionVirtual location for goods in manufacturing.
Inventory LossVirtual location for inventory adjustments and scrap.

Location Hierarchy Example

  • WH (Warehouse, View)
    • WH/Stock (Physical - main stock area)
      • WH/Stock/Aisle-A (View)
        • WH/Stock/Aisle-A/Shelf-01 (Physical)
        • WH/Stock/Aisle-A/Shelf-02 (Physical)
      • WH/Stock/Aisle-B (View)
    • WH/Input (Physical - goods awaiting put-away)
    • WH/Output (Physical - goods ready for dispatch)
    • WH/Scrap (Physical - damaged/waste goods)

Multi-Warehouse Setup

Multiple warehouses share the same product catalog but track stock independently. Use routes to transfer stock between warehouses. Enable in Settings → "Multi-Warehouse".

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Introduction to Inventory
Introduction to Inventory
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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

Concept Model Description
Warehousestock.warehouseA physical location where stock is stored. Can have sub-locations (zones, aisles, bins).
Locationstock.locationA specific place within a warehouse (e.g. Row A, Shelf 3). Locations form a hierarchical tree.
Productproduct.productItems tracked in inventory. Type must be Storable for full tracking.
Stock Movestock.moveA movement of products from one location to another. The atomic unit of inventory.
Pickingstock.pickingA group of stock moves. Types: Receipt, Delivery, Internal Transfer, Manufacturing Order.
Reordering Rulestock.warehouse.orderpointMin/max stock trigger. Auto-creates replenishment when stock falls below minimum.
Routestock.routeDefines the supply chain path: Buy, Manufacture, Dropship, Cross-Dock, etc.
Lot/Serialstock.lotTraceability: Lot numbers for batches, Serial numbers for individual units.

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.
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Physical Counts & Inventory Adjustments
Physical Counts & Inventory Adjustments
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Inventory Counts

Go to Inventory > Operations > Inventory Adjustments.

Creating an Inventory Count

  1. Click Create.
  2. Location - Select the area to count.
  3. Inventory Date - When the count happens.
  4. Click Start Inventory - This locks the stock and pre-fills current quantities.
  5. Product lines appear with their current quantity.
  6. Enter the actual counted quantity in the Counted Quantity column.
  7. Leave Scrapped Quantity if some units are damaged.
  8. Click Apply All to post the adjustment.

Cyclic Counts

For ongoing cycle counting, enable in Settings → "Cycle Counting". Create a count per product or location on a regular schedule. Quickenerp groups all cycle counts for review & validation.

ABC Analysis

Categorize products by value:

  • A - High-value, count more frequently (e.g. monthly).
  • B - Mid-value, count quarterly.
  • C - Low-value, count annually.

Set ABC category on the product form to automate cycle count frequency.

Inventory Adjustment Reporting

After applying an adjustment, the difference is recorded:

  • Positive variance - Stock increases, value is added.
  • Negative variance - Stock decreases, value is removed (inventory loss).

Go to Inventory > Reporting > Inventory Analysis to see adjustment history.

This documentation is updated continuously. Some features described here may be renamed, deprecated, or still being finalized.