About Inventory Types

Updated by Cheryl Wallace

Inventory types are broad classifications, or families, of assets used to define the behavior of part numbers. This page is used to view, rename, or add the inventory type list.

If required, the inventory type on a part number can be changed within limitations.

The four basic inventory types are:

  • Serialized - Unique assets, sometimes having serial numbers, where every issue and return is tracked individually.  Each part number will have multiple primary IDs assigned under Serialized Item. Examples include power tools, vehicles, manlifts or come-a-longs.
  • Consumable - Assets expected to be used up and are not expected to be returned. Consumable items are usually issued in quantity.  One primary ID is assigned per part number.  Examples include safety tape, gloves, cans of lubricant or o rings.
  • Bulk - Smaller, less expensive assets that are expected to be returned but will not be tracked individually.  One primary ID is assigned per part number. Examples include hand tools, signage or caulking guns.
  • Non Stock - Assets not physically in stock that need to be supplied and recorded, usually for billing purposes.  One primary ID is assigned per part number. Examples include miles, set up, or miscellaneous fees.
What is defined as serialized or bulk inventory can vary between organizations. Larger organizations can use a cost dollar value cut-off between bulk and serialized. Bottom line: If it needs to be tracked uniquely, it must be serialized.

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Additional inventory types can be created based on four basic classifications in order to suit the organization. 

Before making any changes to or adding any inventory types, contact ToolHound Support.

Fields on this tab include:

Inventory Type

Enter a unique Inventory Type. Up to 60 characters.

Serialized

Check to indicate this is a serialized inventory type

Consumable

Check to indicate this is a consumable inventory type

Bulk

Check to indicate this is a bulk inventory type

Non Stock

Check to indicate this is a non stock inventory type

Active

All inventory types are active by default. To prevent the use of an inventory type, remove this flag.

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