Incoming Stock
The Incoming Stock feature in OrderEazi provides a clear overview of all stock items that are expected to arrive in your warehouses. This feature helps you plan ahead, manage customer expectations, an
The Incoming Stock section in OrderEazi provides a clear overview of all stock items that are expected to arrive in your warehouses. This feature helps you plan ahead, manage customer expectations, and track purchase orders efficiently.
When you open the Incoming Stock tab, youβll see a table with the following fields:
π Table Fields Explained
π 1. SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
A unique identifier for each product.
Used to differentiate between items, even if they have similar names.
π 2. Description
A human-readable name of the product.
Provides clarity on what the SKU represents.
π’ 3. Warehouse
The warehouse where the incoming stock is expected.
Helps ensure the right product goes to the correct storage site.
π¦ 4. Incoming Qty
The total quantity of stock ordered from a supplier that is still on its way.
Represents what is expected to arrive, based on purchase orders.
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5. Incoming Date
The expected arrival date of the stock into your warehouse.
This may be provided by the supplier or logistics partner.
Helps you plan customer deliveries and sales availability.
π 6. Incoming PO (Purchase Order)
The purchase order number linked to the incoming stock.
Provides traceability back to the supplier order.
Clicking the PO may give you more details about the order.
π 7. Actual Qty
The actual physical quantity of stock received once the shipment arrives and is checked into the warehouse.
May differ from Incoming Qty due to supplier shortages, damages, or over-deliveries.
π― 8. Reserved Qty
The portion of the stock that is already committed to customer orders or internal reservations.
This quantity cannot be sold to other customers.
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9. Available Qty
The free stock from the incoming shipment that will be available for new orders.
Calculated as: Available Qty = Actual Qty (or Incoming Qty, if not yet received) β Reserved Qty
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Why is Incoming Stock Important?
Sales Planning: Sales teams can see when stock will be available for customers.
Customer Service: Helps provide accurate delivery timelines.
Stock Control: Prevents overselling by factoring in reserved stock.
Supply Chain Visibility: Links directly to supplier POs for full traceability.
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