Inventory

If your shop maintains inventory on hand or relies on outside purchases from suppliers, part management is very important to overall profitability. The Inventory module extends the parts management capabilities of R.O. Writer by enabling you to enter, edit, and procure parts. Inventory can include stocked, non-stocked, or consigned parts.

These powerful tools create a disciplined approach to parts management that can help your shop be more productive, help reduce the amount of unnecessary inventory you stock, which could result in increased profits.

Watch the video below to learn about managing your inventory. (This video was recorded using R.O. Writer 1.31.)

Toolbar and File Menu

The toolbar and File menu provides access to the main functions of the Inventory module.

The Inventory toolbar.

The following table describes the toolbar buttons.
Name	Description
Inventory	Click to add or edit inventory records. When you click the Inventory button, a dropdown list appears with two entry settings. View/Add/Edit opens in search mode, which means you can search for the part first. Inventory Entry opens in entry mode, which means you can start entering part information without searching.
Browse	Click to browse all inventory records in a list.
Post Receipts	Click to receive parts.
Adjustments	Click to adjust the part record. For example, you can enter a reason for adjusting the on-hand quantity.
P.O. Mgmt	Click to open Purchase Order Management.
Transfers	Click to transfer parts.
Core Returns	Click to return cores.
Parts Returns	Click to return parts (that are not cores).
Global Pricing	Click to do a global price increase.
Reports	Click to access the Inventory Reports.

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