Handling Stock Between Multiple Locations: Tips and Best Practices

• Warehouse Transfers: This function allows you to transfer stock from one location to another with ease. It’s as simple as selecting the source and destination warehouses, scanning the items, and hitting “transfer.”
  
  Suppose your Brisbane warehouse has 50 steel beams, and you need 20 in Sydney. With WorkGuru’s warehouse transfer feature, you can easily move the beams, and the system automatically updates the stock at both locations. This way, you know the right amount gets to Sydney without any mistakes.

• Barcode Scanning: WorkGuru’s system is fully compatible with barcode scanning, which makes tracking stock movements quick and accurate. While other competitors might struggle in this area, WorkGuru’s barcode integration keeps your stock data reliable and up-to-date.
  In this case, picture this: a fabrication company with several warehouses uses barcodes for every item. When stock is received, moved, or used, it’s scanned, and the information is instantly updated in WorkGuru. This helps avoid mistakes from manual entry, keeps stock levels accurate and helps quickly find items in different locations.

Now, let’s talk about stock control best practices. Keeping your stock records accurate across multiple locations requires discipline and a solid system:

1. Separate Stock Takes: Each location needs its own stock take. You can’t do one stock take that covers all locations. This might sound like extra work, but it’s crucial for maintaining accuracy.
2. Log Stock Transfers: Whenever you move stock between locations, log the transfer in WorkGuru. If you don’t, you’ll end up with discrepancies—like trying to use stock at a location where it doesn’t exist.
3. Transfer Quantity and Value: Remember, transferring stock between warehouses isn’t just about moving physical items. It’s also about moving the associated value. WorkGuru handles this seamlessly, ensuring that your financial records stay accurate.
4. Implement Change Management: Stock management isn’t just about the tools—it’s also about how you use them. Implementing a new system like WorkGuru requires change management. Ensure your team is trained and committed to following the processes, or your stock records are incorrect.

So, how exactly does WorkGuru make multi-location stock management easier? Here’s where it gets interesting:

• Real-Time Stock Levels: With WorkGuru, you get a real-time display of stock levels across all your locations. This means you can make informed decisions on the fly, whether pulling stock from the Brisbane warehouse or grabbing something from a van in the field. This is a key feature for real-time stock management.
• Full Transaction History: WorkGuru keeps a complete transactional history for every product across every location. This isn’t just about knowing what you have on hand—it’s about understanding the flow of your materials, which is key to optimising your multi-location stock management.
• Use Stock Without Transfers: One of WorkGuru’s standout features is the ability to use stock from different warehouses in real-time without transferring it.