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Initiating Transfers Between Warehouses

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Written by Faith Maldoner
Updated this week

FieldEx makes it simple to move stock between locations while keeping your inventory accurate in real-time. Whether you’re restocking a branch, balancing stock levels, or reallocating parts for a project, you can manage it all in just a few taps.

This article covers:

  • The two transfer methods: by Spare Part and by Bin

  • When to use each method

Method 1: Transfer by Spare Part


Path: Inventory > Transfer > Transfer by Spare Part

  1. Select Transfer by Spare Part

  2. Choose the Spare Part Name (e.g., Oil Filter)

  3. Select the From Bin—the current storage location

  4. Enter the Quantity to Transfer (available shown)

  5. Select the To Bin—this can be:

    • A different warehouse or storage bin

    • A technician’s user bin

    • A job order bin (for direct issue)

  6. Optionally fill in Reference Number and Note for tracking

  7. Click Transfer to complete

Method 2: Transfer by Bin


Path: Inventory > Transfer > Transfer by Bin

  1. Select Transfer by Bin

  2. Choose the From Bin (e.g., Warehouse-Rack-A1)

  3. Select the To Bin (e.g., BIN-JLEE for Jane’s van)

  4. For each spare part listed, enter the Quantity to Transfer

  5. Optional: Add a Reference Number and Note for context

  6. Click Transfer to execute the movement

Understanding Transfer Logic


Transfers in FieldEx follow a simple but powerful logic:

  • Parts are always moved from one bin to another

  • Each bin belongs to a location, user, or job

  • All transfers are logged, including quantity, source, destination, and comments

Common use cases:

  • Warehouse to Technician: Restock a van before a job wave

  • Warehouse to Job: Pre-stage parts at a jobsite depot

  • Technician to Technician: Hand off shared parts when covering shifts

  • Warehouse to Warehouse: Rebalance inventory across regional depots

Tip: Always confirm stock is available in the From Bin before starting a transfer. The system will block transfers that exceed available quantity.

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