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How to Manage Warehouses and Locations in Invent ERP?

Warehouses serve as the main storage facilities that hold and manage your inventory at a high level. Locations are the smaller, organized sections within a warehouse that let you precisely track, pick, and control stock movement. Using warehouses and locations in Invent ERP gives you precise inventory control, faster picking, and fewer stock errors which leads to saving time and reducing costs while improving order accuracy.

Step-by-Step Process​

Step 1: Navigate to All Apps​

From the Main Menu, look at the top right corner then click on All Apps.

Step 1 - Adding a Location

Step 2: Select Inventory​

Step 2 - Adding a Location

Step 3: Select Warehouses​

Step 3 - Adding a Warehouse

Step 4: Add a Warehouse​

When you arrive to the Warehouse page. In the top right corner press add.

Step 4 - Adding a Warehouse

Step 5: Enter a Warehouse Name and Code​

Enter a Warehouse Name and a Code/Short Name for your Warehouse. Then Create.

Step 5 - Adding a Warehouse

Step 6: Navigate to Locations​

Step 6 - Adding a Location

Step 7: Add a Location​

When you arrive to the Location page. In the top right corner press add.

Step 7 - Adding a Location

Step 8: Enter a Location Name​

Step 8 - Adding a Location

Step 9: Select Master Location​

Select the Warehouse where this Location will belong to. When that is done press on Create.

Step 9 - Adding a Location

Step 10: Location Creation​

In the Locations page, you can see the Location you created successfully.

Step 10 - Adding a Location

Notes & Tips​

  • Always verify the location is under the appropriate warehouse to avoid misplacing or losing stock.
  • Use clear and consistent naming for warehouses and locations so items are easy to find and for better organization of your inventory.

FAQ​

Q: What is the difference between warehouses and locations? The warehouse is the overall storage facility for your products. Locations are the specific sections inside the warehouse used to organize and track inventory.

Q: Can I add a location for two different warehouses? No locations are tied to a single warehouse. Each warehouse has its own set of locations for clearer organization.