Enabling and Accessing the Inventory App
To get started:
Go to Apps → Install "Inventory"
After installation, the Inventory module appears in the sidebar. This becomes your main hub for all stock management, warehousing, product movement, and reporting activities.
Understanding Stock Moves and Product Locations
Every product movement in Odoo is recorded as a stock move — whether it's incoming, outgoing, or internal. Stock locations help organize these moves within your warehouses.
- 🟢 Receipts: Incoming shipments from suppliers
- 🔴 Deliveries: Outgoing orders to customers
- 🔄 Internal Transfers: Moves between zones or warehouses
- 🔧 Scrap/Adjustments: For loss, damage, or physical count corrections
Traceability: Every product shows its movement history, current location, and quantity on hand.
Managing Multiple Warehouses and Locations
Odoo supports multi-warehouse setups with internal zones like:
- Receiving
- Stock
- Packing
- Shipping
You can manage:
- 📦 Separate inventory per warehouse or location
- 🚚 Transfers between branches or storage units
- 📋 Custom putaway and removal strategies
Pro Tip: Use barcode scanners to move products quickly and avoid manual errors.
Setting Up Reordering and Replenishment Rules
Odoo 17 helps you avoid stockouts with smart automation:
- 🔁 Reordering Rules: Trigger automatic purchase or production when stock drops below minimum
- 📈 Demand Forecasting: Plan restocking based on historical sales or lead time
- 💡 Procurement Rules: Choose to Buy, Manufacture, or Dropship based on product route
You can configure these rules per product and adjust them anytime based on seasonal demand or supplier changes.
Internal Transfers and Batch Operations
Managing high-volume warehouses? Odoo supports:
- 📥 Batch receiving and delivery
- 📦 Pick-Pack-Ship workflows
- 🚚 Delivery wave scheduling
- 📄 Custom printed documents: packing slips, barcodes, and labels
All operations can be done via desktop or mobile barcode devices — improving speed and accuracy.
Stock Valuation and Reporting
Inventory isn't just about quantity — it's about value. Odoo helps you track:
- 💲 Real-time inventory valuation (Standard, FIFO, or AVCO)
- 📊 Product movement reports by warehouse, date, or lot
- 📉 Forecasted stock and lead time analysis
- 📦 Inventory aging and negative stock alerts
Valuation integrates directly with your Accounting module for seamless financial reporting.
Conclusion
Odoo 17 turns your warehouse into a well-oiled machine. Whether you're running a single store or a multi-warehouse logistics chain, you'll gain full control over your stock, traceability, and replenishment — in real-time and from anywhere.
Need help with warehouse configuration or inventory automation? Our team can optimize your Odoo setup.
