Introduction
Warehouse article locations in ProdSys provide a convenient way to manage the storage locations of all articles across various warehouses. This feature also allows users to edit the default location, as well as set the minimum and maximum quantities for each article at each warehouse. Moreover, ProdSys enables cascading updates for article locations and their respective stock levels, ensuring efficient inventory management.
Purpose of Warehouse Article Locations
The warehouse article location feature is designed to help businesses efficiently manage where their articles are stored and control the minimum and maximum stock levels for each item. This is crucial for avoiding overstocking or stock shortages, and for ensuring that items are stored in the correct locations.
How to Access the Warehouse Article Locations Page
To access and manage warehouse article locations in ProdSys:
Login: Start by logging into your ProdSys account.
Navigate to Warehouse Article Locations: From the main menu, go to System > Settings > Warehouse Article Locations. This will bring you to the page where you can view and edit article storage details.
Key Features of the Warehouse Article Locations Page
Article Information: The list displays all the articles with their article number, description, category, and group, helping you quickly identify and manage inventory items.
Location: You can view and edit the default location of each article across different warehouses. Simply click on the location field to modify it.
Min/Max Quantity: For each article, you can set the minimum and maximum stock quantity. This ensures that your inventory levels remain within the desired range.
Cascading Updates: Using the mass update function, you can cascade changes to the location and stock quantities across multiple articles. This is particularly useful when you need to update the settings for several items simultaneously.
How to Edit Default Locations and Stock Quantities
Select the Article: Click on the article whose location or stock quantity you want to edit.
Update Location: Modify the default location for the selected article by entering the new warehouse location.
Set Min/Max Quantity: Adjust the minimum and maximum stock quantities as needed. These values help manage stock levels and trigger reordering when stock falls below the minimum quantity.
Cascading Updates: To apply changes across multiple articles, use the cascading update function. This allows you to update the locations and stock levels for all selected articles in one step.
How to Cascade Update Article locations
Select the Warehouse: Select the warehouse in the Upper left corner.
Filter the Articles: Filter out the selection of Articles you want by using the filter over each column in the table.
Open the Mass update dialog: Click the Mass update button in the upper right.
Cascade Update Location: Select Data Field Location. Select the New location, Select Save.
Set Min/Max Quantity: Select Data Field Min or Max. Type the new qty, Select Save.
Best Practices for Managing Warehouse Article Locations
Regularly Update Stock Levels: Ensure that the minimum and maximum stock levels for each article are reviewed and updated regularly to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
Consistent Location Management: Keep your article locations consistent to make it easier to manage inventory across multiple warehouses.
Use Cascading Updates: Take advantage of the cascading update feature to efficiently update multiple articles and streamline the process.
Conclusion
Managing warehouse article locations in ProdSys provides businesses with an efficient way to control where their stock is stored and maintain optimal inventory levels. By regularly updating default locations and using the minimum and maximum quantity settings, businesses can ensure smooth inventory operations. The cascading update feature further enhances efficiency, making it easy to apply changes across many articles at once.