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Batch Processing – A method of processing mobile device data in which
uploads and downloads of data are performed only when the device is connected
and ”synced” to the PC. Transactions performed on the devices are stored until
the transfer takes place. Batch Processing is the method employed by
InventoryControl for processing of mobile device data.
Check-In - Check-in inventory means you are returning inventory that has been
"checked-out", or assigned, to customer back into your on-hand inventory.
Check-Out - InventoryControl gives you that ability to c heck-out, or assign,
inventory to a customer for a specified (or open-ended) amount of time. This
removes the inventory from your on-hand amounts until it is checked back in.
Date Code – This is a field used to track inventory. Date code is used if the item
has an expiration or production date that is important for recalls or tracking.
FIFO - An abbreviation for first-in, first-out, FIFO is a method employed in
accounting for the identification and valuation of the inventory of a business. This
is the inventory method the s ystem uses when adjusting or removing inventory.
FIFO assumes that the first goods purchased are the first sold. As a
consequence, the items that remain in the inventory at the end of the year are
assumed to be those purchased last.
Filter – Limits or parameters you can set up when creating a mobile database so
that only selected information is included in that database.
Handheld Device – See Mobile Device
Inventoried Item – An item that you have in stock that you want inventoried, or
tracked. These are the items you setup in InventoryControl on which you can
perform transactions such as Add, Remove, Receive, etc. and for which you can
run reports.
Inventory - Inventory is the amount or quantity you have of a particular item.
Item - Items are created by you and represent the actual material or good that
you will have in your inventory. For example, you might create an Item entry for
Mouse - Wireless. Then you can add inventory, or quantity, to that item. If you
are using the Enterprise or Professional version of InventoryControl, you can also
create items that are non-inventory. This is useful if you need to create an item
for marketing pamphlets, counter displays or anything you need to have, but
don't necessarily want to include in your inventory amounts.
Location - Locations are contained with a Site and represent the place where
inventory is kept. A location is typically shorthand for a physical place such as a
shelf in your warehouse. Commonly used conventions include Location codes
like this: