Find Product Inventory
Retailers need real-time insights into their product inventory, to ensure informed decision-making and efficient inventory management. The Find Product Inventory page within HotWax Commerce serves as a centralized hub for managing specific inventory details of products. It offers a comprehensive view of various reservations and availability statuses, including reserved, committed, and available ATP (Available to Promise). Retailers can get visibility into reservations, queues, and excluded facilities, and the Find Product Inventory page empowers users to optimize their inventory allocation and fulfillment processes. Users can see all the columns in which inventory is reserved and the available-to-promise at the end. The following details are available for the inventory on the page:
| Queue Type | Description |
|---|---|
Brokering queue | Queue that holds orders awaiting brokering. |
Unfillable hold queue | Queue that holds orders that cannot be fulfilled at the moment. |
Pre-order queue | Queue that holds pre-orders awaiting fulfillment. |
Backorder queue | Queue that holds backorders awaiting fulfillment. |
Excluded facilities ATP | Shows inventory of facilities excluded from online selling. |
Excluded ATP | Shows inventory excluded from online selling. |
Threshold | Limit set by a merchandiser to avoid overselling online. |
Online ATP | Inventory available for promise on online channels. |
Available to Promise (ATP) | Inventory available for promise to customers, representing actual availability. |
Step-by-Step Usage Instructions:
Log in to HotWax Commerce by entering your credentials on the login page.
Within the hamburger menu, find and select the
Warehouseoption. This will open a submenu with various warehouse-related functionalities.From the Warehouse submenu, choose the
Inventoryoption. This action will direct you to theFind product Inventorypage
Search Products
Users can search for products based on various identifiers such as Product ID, Product name, SKU, Parent Product, or Keyword to get an instant overview of the inventory status of the searched product, facilitating informed decision-making and resource allocation for the retailers. The Search Products feature on the Find Product Inventory page provides users with quick access to information regarding a specific product inventory. It streamlines the process of checking ATP (Available-to-Promise) computation for specific products.
Search Products by Facility
Retailers operating multiple warehouses or stores need facility-specific inventory visibility to efficiently manage and monitor product availability at each fulfillment location. The Facility filter provides users with visibility of products available at a particular facility, enabling users to make decisions regarding restocking, fulfillment, and redistribution. The Facility filter enhances workflow by enabling users to swiftly identify stock levels, assess inventory distribution, and optimize their supply chain operations.
Step-by-Step Usage Instructions:
Navigate to the
Find Product Inventorypage within HotWax Commerce. Look for theFacilityfilter option located at the top of the page.Click on the dropdown menu associated with the Facility filter. A list of available facilities or locations will appear.
Once you've selected a facility from the dropdown menu, the page will display a list of products associated with the chosen facility. Review product availability, quantities, and details related to inventory management at this location.
Use the search filter option to find specific products within the selected facility. Enter the product identifier of the product to access its inventory breakdown at the chosen facility.
For example: If you'd like to search for the available product inventory of the SKU "WJ08-XS-Gray" in the Times Square facility, search for the SKU in the search bar and select 'Times Square' from the facility filter.
Search Products by Inventory Channel
In a multi-channel retail environment, efficient inventory management across various sales channels is crucial for success. The Inventory Channel Filter in HotWax Commerce provides users with the ability to view available products and their inventory on specific inventory channels. This feature enables retailers to view separate Available-to-Promise (ATP) inventories for each channel, minimizing risks and ensuring streamlined operations.
For example, if a retailer chooses the Amazon sales channel and searches for SKU "WJ08-XS-Gray" in the search bar they will get the breakdown of the product ATP that is available to sell online on Amazon.
Step-by-Step Usage Instructions:
Navigate to the
Find Product Inventorypage within HotWax Commerce where inventory details are displayed. Look for the Inventory Channel Filter, which is typically located at the top of the page.If you want to view inventory details for a specific inventory channel, click on the dropdown menu to select the desired channel from the available options.
If you need to find a specific product's inventory breakdown for the selected channel, use the search functionality provided within the interface. Enter the identifier of the product you're interested in, and the system will display its inventory details for the chosen channel.
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