Playbooks and Enablement
Transfer Playbook
A practical, field-tested guide for running multi-location transfers with approvals, stock checks, and clean reconciliation.
Playbook overview
For the full workflow, visit Stock Transfers and Approvals.
Step 1: Plan the transfer
Start with the destination and the business reason. Is this transfer for replenishment, project staging, or consolidation? Clear intent helps define the right quantities and the best locations.
Use historical movement data to predict demand and avoid over-moving stock that may be needed locally.
Intent
Define purpose
Demand
Review history
Plan
Set quantities
Step 2: Execute with precision
Create one transfer request with all items. Use per-item destinations when items land in different bins or warehouses. This reduces confusion at receiving and ensures each item arrives where it is needed.
Keep transfer notes short and practical so receiving teams can validate quickly.
For a full view of the transfer workflow, visit Stock Transfers and Approvals.
Step 3: Approve and reconcile
Approvers should validate stock levels, confirm destinations, and approve or reject in one action when possible. This keeps the flow moving and prevents stalled transfers.
After approval, reconcile any variances immediately. If the receiving team reports a mismatch, adjust the transfer record and log the reason.
For deeper approval governance, see Inventory Controls and Approval Workflow.
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Over-shipping from the origin
Check available stock before approval and use stock-aware controls to prevent over-allocation.
Unclear destinations
Assign per-item destinations to avoid confusion at receiving.
Slow approvals
Batch approvals with approve all and reject all actions, backed by clear summaries.
Missing audit history
Keep every transfer detail in a single record with timestamps and user history.
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