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CAAS ERP’s Inventory Management system provides real-time visibility and control over your stock across all locations, warehouses, and sales channels.

Key Capabilities

Real-Time Tracking

Monitor stock levels, movements, and valuations across all locations in real-time

Multi-Location Support

Manage inventory across multiple warehouses, stores, and distribution centers

Automated Reordering

Set reorder points and let the system automatically generate purchase orders

Lot & Serial Tracking

Track items by lot number, serial number, or batch for complete traceability

Core Features

Stock Management

Manage your inventory with comprehensive tools for tracking and controlling stock:
  • Multi-warehouse management - Track inventory across unlimited locations
  • Stock transfers - Move inventory between locations with full audit trails
  • Adjustments - Record stock adjustments with reason codes and approvals
  • Cycle counting - Perform regular counts without full physical inventories

Inventory Valuation

The system supports multiple valuation methods including FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average cost.
Track inventory value using industry-standard costing methods:
  • FIFO (First In, First Out)
  • LIFO (Last In, First Out)
  • Weighted Average Cost
  • Standard Cost
  • Actual Cost

Item Master Data

Maintain comprehensive product information:
interface InventoryItem {
  itemCode: string;
  description: string;
  category: string;
  unitOfMeasure: string;
  reorderPoint: number;
  reorderQuantity: number;
  leadTime: number;
  warehouse: string;
  binLocation: string;
  serialTracked: boolean;
  lotTracked: boolean;
}

Getting Started

1

Set up warehouses and locations

Define your physical locations, warehouses, and bin locations in the system.Navigate to InventoryWarehouse Setup to configure your locations.
2

Import or create item masters

Add your products to the system with all relevant details including SKUs, descriptions, and costing information.Use bulk import for large catalogs or add items individually through InventoryItems.
3

Set reorder parameters

Configure reorder points, reorder quantities, and preferred suppliers for automated replenishment.Set these parameters on each item’s inventory tab.
4

Perform initial stock count

Enter your current on-hand quantities to establish baseline inventory levels.Use InventoryPhysical CountNew Count to record initial quantities.

Integration Points

Inventory Management integrates seamlessly with Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, and Manufacturing modules.
The Inventory Management system connects with other CAAS ERP modules:
  • Purchase Orders - Automatically receive inventory from POs
  • Sales Orders - Reserve and allocate stock for customer orders
  • Manufacturing - Issue raw materials and receive finished goods
  • E-commerce - Sync stock levels with online sales channels
  • Warehouse Management - Advanced picking, packing, and shipping

Reporting and Analytics

Gain insights into your inventory performance:

Stock Status Reports

View current on-hand, available, and committed quantities by item and location

Inventory Valuation

See total inventory value by location, category, or costing method

Movement History

Track all inventory transactions with full audit trails

ABC Analysis

Classify inventory by value and importance for optimized management

Next Steps

Stock Tracking

Learn about real-time stock tracking and traceability

Inventory Optimization

Discover tools for optimizing inventory levels and reducing costs

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