Warehouse Management
The Warehouse module allows you to manage your storage locations, assign inventory bins, and define operational details such as status and contact information. This is especially useful for organizing inventory across multiple store types (e.g., Dry Store, Freezer, Main Store).
You can view all existing warehouses, create new ones, and edit or delete them as needed.
Creating a New Warehouse
Click on the New Warehouse button to open the warehouse creation form. You will need to enter at least a name and location. Optional fields can be filled in later.
Field Overview
You must fill in required fields, marked with a red asterisk (*).
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the warehouse (e.g., Main Store, Freezer). This field is required. |
| Status | Indicates if the warehouse is Active or Inactive. Active warehouses are available for stock operations. |
| Location | Defines the physical or organizational location the warehouse belongs to (e.g., HQ). |
| Primary Warehouse | Toggle to mark this warehouse as the primary one used for centralized operations. Only one warehouse should be primary. |
| Primary Phone | Main contact number for the warehouse (optional). |
| Secondary Phone | An alternate contact number (optional). |
| Fax No | Fax number for communication (optional). |
| Bins | List of storage bins available within the warehouse. Each bin includes: Bin Name, Bin Number, Description |
Editing a Warehouse
To edit a warehouse, click on its name from the list. In the edit view, you can:
- Update contact information
- Modify bins
- Change status
- Toggle primary warehouse assignment
Use the Save button to apply changes or Cancel to discard edits.
Deleting a Warehouse
Click the Delete button within the edit view to permanently remove the warehouse.
⚠️ Only unused warehouses (without active transactions) can be deleted.
What are Bins?
Bins are subdivisions within a warehouse that help organize stock placement. Bins are identified by:
- Name (e.g., L1, L2)
- Number (numeric order)
- Description (e.g., cold storage, overflow area)
Bins are editable directly in the warehouse form and can be reordered or removed as needed.