Choose the tracking level
Each article uses the stock management method that fits its activity:- by total quantity to track one balance per location;
- by batches to distinguish production and supply batches;
- by perishable batches to add expiry dates; and
- by unique parts to track each unit separately.
Available functions
- view stock by article, site, location and lot;
- distinguish physical, available, reserved and expected stock;
- move a quantity between two locations;
- correct a difference with an inbound movement, outbound movement or new quantity;
- perform a full or partial inventory count;
- review movement history and traceability; and
- value stock using the available cost data.
Stock management lifecycle
1
Configure the article
Choose its unit and stock management method, plus its expiry and safety-stock rules when applicable.
2
Organize locations
Create the required physical and non-quality locations for each site.
3
Record flows
Use operational records for planned movements and stock corrections for exceptional differences.
4
Check stock
Regularly compare the quantities in Bonx with the quantities counted on site.
5
Analyze differences
Review movement history and traceability before entering a correction.
Value stock
Understand the data used to calculate its value.
Track traceability
Find the origin and destination of lots.