The Inventory Module is a crucial part of the system that allows administrators to manage stock-related activities efficiently. It helps track stock categories, items, purchases, transfers, requisitions, and adjustments within the institution. This module ensures proper inventory control, prevents shortages, and maintains a well-organized stock management system.
This module is accessible by navigating to Inventory
in the sidebar and requires the inventory:config
for configurations and
inventory:admin-access
permission for the admin access.
Key Features of the Inventory Module
1. Stock Category
- Groups inventory items into logical categories for efficient tracking.
- Enables classification by item type (e.g., Stationery, Electronics, Furniture).
2. Stock Item
- Manages individual items within each category.
- Records essential details like name, description, quantity, and unit price.
3. Stock Requisition
- Facilitates user requests for inventory items.
- Manages the approval and rejection of requisitions.
4. Stock Purchase
- Records and tracks stock procurement activities.
- Documents supplier information and purchase history for transparency.
5. Stock Transfer
- Handles stock movement between locations or departments.
- Monitors inventory distribution to prevent duplicate entries.
6. Stock Adjustment
- Enables administrators to update stock levels for damages, loss, or excess stock.