🌟 Introduction

Imagine you are the operations manager of a bustling pastry manufactory and you're exploring ways to streamline your inventory processes. Welcome to Tracktile's deep dive into Inventory Management, designed just for you. This guide will walk you through the essential stages and Floor features to help you optimize your operations.

📦 Stages and Containers Overview

Upon logging into Tracktile, navigate to the Floor page. Here, you'll find predefined stages and containers optimized for your operations. Below are the stages and their corresponding containers sat up for pastry manufactory by our team:

• Receiving Stage
  • Items are received and sorted into:
    • Raw Material Storage (Warehouse, Stack)
    • Refrigerated Storage (Fridge, Grid)
• Preparation and Mixing Area
  • Where production begins, involving:
    • Bulk Dry Ingredients (Shelving, Grid)
    • Liquid Ingredient Tanks (Holding Tank, Stack)
• Production Area
  • The core production happens here, utilizing:
    • Assembly Line (Storage, Stack)
• Storage Stage
  • Post-production storage area, featuring:
    • Finished Goods Warehouse (Warehouse, Stack)
    • Aging Room (Storage, Stack)
• Packaging and Shipping Stage
  • Final products are prepared and dispatched from:
    • Packaging Line (Storage, Grid)
    • Shipping Dock (Storage, Stack)

📥 Receive Items from Suppliers

Once your catalog is filled with all necessary products, ingredients, chemicals, packaging, and packaged goods, you're set to replenish your inventory through supplier deliveries. Here's the procedure:

For a detailed guide on receiving items from suppliers, refer to the Receiving Items from a Supplier documentation.

For a visual, step-by-step tutorial, watch our Video Tutorial on how to receive items. This will guide you through the entire process, ensuring you manage your inventory efficiently.

📦 Item Movement After Receiving

After you've successfully received your supplies, they are listed as Items On Hand. So, now it's time to move them to their respective stages and containers.

Moving Inventory in Tracktile

• Ingredients
  • Move to the Preparation and Mixing Area, ensuring perishables are stored correctly.
• Packaging Supplies
  • Relocate to the Packaging and Shipping Stage for efficiency during dispatch.

🎉 Congratulations!

Now you can receive items from suppliers and store them in the appropriate places, setting the stage for efficient and effective pastry manufacturing.

🛠️ Upcoming Feature - Flow Builder

We're excited to announce that a Flow Builder feature is in the works. While we currently assist you in building stages and setting up containers, the future will bring you the freedom to customize your inventory flow with an intuitive interface.

📣 Stay tuned and check your email for regular updates from us!