1. SCM with Multi-warehouse
  2. Who it's for
  3. Parts operations
Who it's for

Parts operations

A parts team can organize stock items by SKU and base unit, then connect each movement to a request. The team can keep the request, transfer decision and stock effect together even when different people own preparation and review. Use lot records when a tracked part has a release state or expiry that matters to selection.

How SCM with Multi-warehouse is set up for you

Request context

Inventory Coordinator records the item, requested units, required date and locations on a parent stock request.

Independent decision

Inventory Reviewer checks the request revision and records a reason before approved work continues.

Site trace

The linked transfer carries origin and destination site names, while movements identify the actual item and storage location.

Outcome evidence

Operation receipts and attachments retain the decision trail for an Auditor to inspect.

A parts team can organize stock items by SKU and base unit, then connect each movement to a request. The team can keep the request, transfer decision and stock effect together even when different people own preparation and review. Use lot records when a tracked part has a release state or expiry that matters to selection.

Start with a lot-tracked stock item whose lot code, expiry and release state are known. Have the coordinator prepare a request for that item at a named location and attach the part requirement. The reviewer checks the current request revision and the lot state before approving any claim against the stock.

Link an active reservation to the exact item, location and lot. When the part is used, compare its consumed state with the posted movement and the operation receipt. If a correction is needed, keep the original posted row and add a compensating row that points back to it. This preserves the quantity history for the Auditor.

Decide who maintains organization and location codes, who prepares requests, and who reconciles uncertain operations. A changed item or quantity should return through the same review discipline. Use [implementation guidance](/scm-with-multi-warehouse/implementation) to set up the first operating cycle.

Features to start with

Roles on the team

Inventory Coordinator
Prepare assigned operational records and execute eligible reviewed actions.
Inventory Reviewer
Review eligible revisions independently and reconcile operational evidence.

Set up SCM with Multi-warehouse your way.

Start free, then use Proto to change fields, steps and approvals before your team goes live.

How to get started