Adding Inventory in OMS
Managing accurate stock levels is vital for any retail or eCommerce business. Whether you're onboarding new products, adjusting for stock corrections, or receiving extra inventory outside the regular PO flow, the Add Inventory feature in BetterCommerce OMS helps you maintain control.
What Does "Add Inventory" Mean?
Adding inventory refers to the manual process of increasing stock levels for a product at a specific delivery center and bin. This is typically used when:
- You receive inventory not linked to a PO
- You're performing initial inventory setup
- You're correcting stock levels due to audits or warehouse activities
When to Use Add Inventory
- After stock takes or cycle counts
- For promotional stock or manual restocks
- When receiving free samples or returns restocked into inventory
- During initial warehouse setup
Tips for Accurate Inventory Addition
- Always validate bin locations before adding stock
- Use consistent inventory types for better reporting
- Limit access to manual inventory adjustment tools to avoid errors
- Run an inventory report post-addition to verify totals
Summary
Adding inventory manually in OMS allows you to maintain up-to-date stock visibility, especially for scenarios outside standard PO flows. Done right, it ensures accuracy, accountability, and a healthy supply chain.
Keep stock levels in sync—add inventory confidently in OMS.