In this video, we explain the concept of in-transit inventory and its impact on model inventory. We demonstrate how items in-transit affect availability and allocation for orders. Watch to learn why in-transit items are not sellable and how they differ from on-hand inventory.
In-transit is an important inventory status to understand when scanning items out for delivery. In-transit inventory appears under On-Hand Model Inventory, but is tracked with its own distinct status.
An item is marked in-transit while it's being transported from the warehouse to the customer's location. The key distinction is:
In-transit items scanned for delivery do not show as available inventory and cannot be sold.
Example Walkthrough
Step 1: Starting Inventory
A GE dishwasher starts with the following inventory numbers:
On Hand: 4
On Order: 0
Allocated: 0
Available: 4
Step 2: Adding the Item to an Order
When this model is added to an order with an estimated delivery date, the inventory updates as follows:
Available: 3 (down from 4)
Allocated: 1 (for the new order)
Step 3: Scanning the Item Out for Delivery
Once the item is scanned out for delivery:
In Pocket Scan, the item will show as In Transit.
In Model Inventory, the numbers update to:
On Hand: 3
In Transit: 1
Available: 3
Key Takeaway
Once an item is scanned out for delivery and marked as in-transit, it no longer appears as sellable inventory. This ensures that items already on their way to a customer aren't mistakenly sold or allocated to another order.