Stock In and Stock Out

Stock In and Stock Out

Vera tracks all stock movements as either input (receiving) or output (consumption) transactions.

Stock In (Receiving Stock)

Screenshot: The Stock In form showing the Date, Supplier, Batch Number, Packs, Items, Location, and Sub-location fields.

To record stock received from a supplier:

1. Navigate to the SKU detail page
2. Open the Stock In section
3. Fill in the transaction details:
   • Date - When the stock was received
   • Supplier - Which supplier delivered it
   • Batch Number - Supplier’s batch or lot reference
   • Packs - Number of packs received
   • Items - Automatically calculated (Packs x Pack Quantity)
   • Location - Which warehouse or store location
   • Sub-locations (A-E) - Bin, shelf, aisle, or other position identifiers
4. Save the transaction

Additional tracking fields are available for:

• Best Before End (BBE) date
• Use By date
• Manufactured date
• Serial number
• Shipment reference and expected date

Stock Out (Consuming Stock)

To record stock consumption:

1. Navigate to the SKU detail page
2. Open the Stock Out section
3. The grid shows available stock by location with:
   • Location name
   • Free Balance (available for allocation)
   • Allocated Balance (committed to jobs)
   • Total Stock on hand
4. Expand a row to see individual batches and sub-locations
5. Click Select on the batch you want to use
6. Enter the quantity in the popup
7. Link the output to a specific job if applicable

Stock Activity History

All transactions are recorded in the activity history for the SKU, providing a complete audit trail of stock movements.