Operations guide · Stock & locations
Location-to-Location Transfer
A location-to-location transfer moves stock from one warehouse location to another. The purpose may be layout, replenishment, consolidation or correction. “Eyeball moves” made without scanning are a leading cause of count differences and wrong picks.
Types of transfer
| Type | When | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Planned (system task) | Replenishment, slotting, consolidation | Low — traceable |
| Ad-hoc (user) | Urgent correction, freeing space | High — needs authorisation |
| Cross-warehouse / plant | Another facility | ERP document impact |
Task-driven flow
- Scan the source location and the item / LPN
- Confirm the quantity (is the unit right?)
- Scan the destination location
- Stock is deducted at the source and added at the destination
- A rule for cancelling or abandoning the task
Counting a move as “done” without a double scan (source + destination) creates phantom stock.
Stock locks and half-finished transfers
Once a transfer starts, the source quantity may be reserved or “in transit”. A second user should not try to pick the same pallet. It must be clear how a half-finished task is closed if the device shuts down.
Splitting pallets and cases
Moving a full pallet is different from breaking out cases. A split may require a new LPN / barcode. Details: pallet–case–location; moves driven by replenishment: putaway & replenishment.
Checklist
- Who is authorised to make ad-hoc transfers?
- Can held / quality stock be moved?
- What happens if stock on an open pick task is moved?
- Is every internal transfer posted to the ERP?