STAR Transfer Distribution
Having multiple store locations and sales channels has inherent advantages, but also introduces some unique challenges. If an item isn't
selling well in one location, you can move that item to a better location or offer it for sale on your Internet site or via an auction
site such as eBay. But identifying, moving, and tracking those transfers can quickly become an overwhelming task. Retail STAR offers
several ways to automate the movement of goods and track their whereabouts.
The Transfer and Distribution Worksheet is an extremely simple, yet powerful tool for distributing and moving inventory between locations
in a multi-store environment. The on-screen worksheet allows you to distribute a product from a purchase order or receiver, or to create
a transfer between locations quickly. This capability allows you to receive a purchase order centrally, and then distribute its contents quickly
to your various locations without rekeying all of the information. To move items between locations, you can type in the quantities or simply
drag the quantities from one location to the next using your mouse.
To save even more time, you can also choose to create automatic distribution "templates" that assign a certain percentage of stock by
location for a given product "type." Then, when you select the template to use, the system automatically transfers or distributes the
inventory accordingly. This distribution can then be modified as needed. You can also create your own transfers by choosing the sending
and receiving locations and entering quantities manually. The worksheet visually displays which products are being sent from the sending
stores and which stores are receiving the merchandise. The sending stores are displayed in red and the receiving stores are displayed in green. Transfers
are easily recognizable this way through the use of visual color mapping. This allows you to quickly see the planned movement of inventory
as you create it.
The automatic distribution screen also allows you to create distributions equally weighted by store. As an example, if you have a quantity
of ten items on hand and five store locations, the system will transfer two of the product to each store. It also gives you the option of
creating automatic consolidated transfers for those goods you want to bring back to a single location. If you have a warehouse location or
outlet store, this allows you to quickly move out-of-season merchandise from your primary locations back to the warehouse or outlet for an
annual sales event or quick liquidation.
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