Bestandsführung (EN)

Inventory Management in the Warehouse

Inventory management encompasses the systematic administration, documentation, and monitoring of all goods in a warehouse. By using modern warehouse management systems, you can record, manage, and optimize inventory in real-time. Precise inventory management enables efficient planning of reorders, minimizes the risk of stock shortages, and forms the basis for accurate inventory counts and cost control in the warehouse.

Data Flow in Inventory Management

flowchart TD     A[Incoming Goods] --> B[Goods Receipt Posting]     B --> C[Storage Space Assignment]     C --> D[Inventory Database]     E[Outgoing Goods] --> F[Goods Issue Posting]     F --> D     D --> G[Inventory Monitoring]     G --> H[Reorder Requirement]     H --> I[Order Generation]     I --> J[Supplier]     J --> A     D --> K[Inventory Count]     K --> D 

In Context

• Typically used together with Warehouse Management System, Inventory Count, and Replenishment Planning
• Related to: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management
• Example use: In an e-warehouse, all article inventories are recorded digitally and automatically updated with every movement