In running a business, there are many business people who have more than one branch, both warehouses and shops, with the same type of stock. The spread of this branch allows the transfer of stock from one warehouse to another. Stock transfers themselves are divided into 2, Internal Stock Transfers and External Stock Transfers. Internal Transfer can be defined as the process of moving goods from Bin Location Inventory (place for storing goods) to Bin Location Quarantine Damage (place for special handling of goods) in the same warehouse location. Meanwhile, External Transfer is the process of moving goods from the original warehouse to the destination warehouse in one or different types of Bin Locations.

This stock transfer is carried out under several conditions, such as damaged goods, goods that are in the quarantine category or need special handling, or transfers with the aim of fulfilling stock at the destination warehouse. Whatever the conditions, stock transfers, both internal and external, cannot be done haphazardly. Transfers must still be carried out based on SOPs and integrated systems so that they can run properly. Here are some things that need to be considered in the process of moving goods

1. Total stock availability

When we receive a stock transfer request, of course we don’t just process it quickly. It is necessary to check first, whether the availability of stock from the warehouse that made the request is really low and cannot meet the needs of customer requests. This check aims to avoid stock buildup in the warehouse that is proposing the transfer. Excessive stockpiling will increase the risk of damage to goods, thereby potentially increasing losses.

2. Type of item shipped

In addition to checking stock availability, also check the types of goods to be sent. This includes the staging out process or inspection process regarding the quantity and quality of goods before being released from the warehouse. This check is carried out to avoid working twice, in the sense that if the goods sent are different from the goods received, the stock will be returned and needs to be sent again. This of course will take more time and costs.

3. Recording stock together

The movement of stock from the initial warehouse to the destination warehouse is of course closely related to the inventory system, especially the recording of stock in each warehouse. Make sure that the recording of stock in each warehouse is done correctly, to avoid stock discrepancies.

Moving stock will be easier to do if you use a Warehouse Management System that is automatically integrated. WMS will more quickly carry out the process of checking stock transfers. Gudang2go can help you optimally move stock from and to various warehouses. What are you waiting for, let’s register your business immediately!