Inventory
PART IV: Inventory Operations, Automation, and System Integrations
Session 9: Transfer Orders and Location Management
Course Code: INV-09
Goal: Master inventory logistics by efficiently creating transfer orders and managing multiple warehouses, fleet, and project locations.
Session Overview
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (via Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level:Intermediate to Advanced (Ideal for warehouse managers, fleet managers, and operations supervisors)
Resources Provided:
- Transfer Order Process Guide
- Location Group and Location Setup Template
- Receipt Management Best Practices Sheet
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Create, manage, and track inventory transfer orders between locations.
- Set up and organize Location Groups and individual Locations.
- Apply best practices for receiving and transfer controls at various locations.
Session Agenda
INV9.1 Creating and Managing Inventory Transfer Orders
- Initiating a Transfer Order:
- From main warehouse โ Field trucks or project sites.
- Key fields:
- Sending Location
- Receiving Location
- Parts and Quantities
- Approving and completing transfer workflows.
INV9.2 Setting Up Location Groups and Locations (Warehouse, Fleet, Project)
- Creating Location Groups:
- Warehouses (regional/main)
- Fleets (technician trucks)
- Project Sites (temporary job sites)
- Assigning ownership and inventory rules by location.
INV9.3 Best Practices for Allowing/Denying Receipts at Locations
- Setting location rules:
- Locations that can/cannot receive stock.
- Using Location Permissions to:
- Prevent incorrect transfers.
- Maintain chain of custody.
- Ensuring mobile app receipt confirmations align with location policies.
Hands-On Previewย (Optional if time allows)
- Create a sample Transfer Order.
- Setup a new Project Site as a receiving location.
- Complete a transfer and receipt cycle.
Post-Session Action Items
- Audit current location setups and update groups.
- Review active transfer orders for outstanding receipts.
- Standardize transfer request and approval procedures.
Note:ย When scheduling, make sure to include this session code: INV-09