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          Inventory, as used in Steelhead, includes all of the supplies and materials on hand meant for the manufacturing of products.

          Inventory in Steelhead does not include Parts or Part Numbers. Inventory typically includes items like paint, powder, and tape that are applied to parts and consumed during production.

          Inventory Types

          Inventory Types are your categories of inventory. Each inventory type includes one or more Inventory Items.

          For example, if you are a paint shop, an inventory type would be "paint." Then, the inventory items within the paint type might include colors like red, blue, and green.

          Inventory Type Units

          Inventory types have units. You can choose the most appropriate unit when you create the inventory type. It is recommended to use the same units that you use when purchasing or consuming the inventory.

          For example, if you buy or use powder by the ounce, choose "OZ" as your unit.

          Inventory Items

          Inventory Items are the items you have in your inventory. Each inventory item is part of a larger group called Inventory Types.

          For example, if you are a paint shop, an inventory type would be "paint." Then, the inventory items within the paint type might include colors like red, blue, and green.

          Inventory Schemas

          You can add custom information to inventory items, such as vendor or bin location, by adding schemas.

          • On the Inventory Types page, click the "Configure Input Schema" gear icon.
          • Click "Edit Schema." Add a new form element.
          • Specify the Object Name, Display Name, Description, Input Type, and Default Value.
          • If you want this information to be required, check the "Required" box.
          • This information will now appear on Inventory Item pages.

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          Inventory Transfer Types

          There are eight possible types of inventory transfers.

          • AUDIT: The location and amount of available inventory has been confirmed or adjusted upon completion of an inspection.
          • CHANGED_ITEM: The inventory item ID has been changed .
          • CHANGE_OWNER: The owner of the inventory item has been changed
          • CREATE: Inventory batches have been added.
          • DEPLETE: Inventory has been depleted (usually on a Work Order).
          • MOVE: Inventory has been moved from one Location to another.
          • SCRAP: Inventory has been discarded due to unusability.
          • TOUCH: The inventory batch location and existence has been verified, but a thorough audit of the amount has not been conducted.
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