🔁 Transfer Item

The Transfer function allows you to move products between two stores or departments while preserving traceability. It's a core part of maintaining accurate distributed stock records in organizations with multiple storage points.

🔄 How Transfers Work

When you initiate a transfer:

• The source store's stock is reduced
• The destination store's stock is increased
• A transfer record is created with full audit trail

🧰 Example Workflow: Moving Gloves to ER Store

1. Click the Transfer button
2. Select the item (e.g., Sterile Gloves)
3. Choose the destination store: ER Store
4. Enter quantity: 100
5. Click Transfer to complete

This updates both store inventories and logs the movement for future review.

🏪 Why Use Transfers?

• Redistribute overstocked items
• Support demand surges in specific units (e.g., ICU)
• Centralize high-value items and issue only as needed

🗃️ Where to Track Transfers

After transferring, the record appears in the Store-to-Store Transfers page, where you can:

• Filter by date or status (Pending, Shipped, Received)
• Print transfer slips
• Reconcile deliveries

🔐 Permissions

• Only users with can_transfer permissions will see this button
• Admins and inventory officers can typically perform transfers
• Transfer logs are visible to destination store staff

🧠 Best Practices

• Always double-check source and destination before submitting
• Use clear notes or reasons during the transfer for future reference
• Encourage receiving departments to confirm received quantities
• Print or export weekly transfer reports for compliance

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