Inventory Settings

Configure stock management and inventory behavior for your repair shop.

Accessing Inventory Settings

1. Navigate to Admin > Settings
2. Click on Inventory tab

Available Settings

Allow Backorder

When enabled:

• Parts can be added to repair orders even if stock is 0 or insufficient
• Backorder quantity is tracked separately
• Orders can proceed without waiting for stock

When disabled:

• Parts can only be added if sufficient stock is available
• System prevents adding more than available quantity

When to Enable Backorder

• You can order parts quickly from suppliers
• You don't want to delay repair orders
• You track backorders and fulfill them later

When to Disable Backorder

• You want strict stock control
• Parts must be physically available before adding to orders
• You want to prevent overselling

Low Stock Threshold

Set the default quantity level that triggers low stock warnings.

Example: If set to 5, parts with quantity ≤ 5 will be flagged as low stock.

This default applies to new parts. Each part can have its own threshold.

How Stock Works

Automatic Stock Deduction

When you add a part to a repair order:

1. System checks available stock
2. Stock is automatically deducted
3. Stock log entry is created

Stock Return

When you remove a part from an order:

1. Stock is automatically returned
2. Stock log entry is created

Viewing Stock Logs

Each part has a stock history showing all movements:

• Initial stock
• Deductions for orders
• Returns from cancelled orders
• Manual adjustments

Saving Changes

1. Configure settings as needed
2. Click Save Settings
3. Changes apply to new operations immediately