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Inventory & Van Stock

Track parts and materials across warehouses, vans, and technicians. Barcode scanning and real-time visibility.

The Problem

When technicians don't have the right parts in their vans, they make extra trips and miss SLAs.

What Inventory & Van Stock Does

Van Stock Locations

Create virtual stock locations for each van. Track parts assigned to vehicles in real-time.

Mobile Stock Updates

Technicians update stock levels from phones. Scan barcodes to log parts used instantly.

Replenishment Planning

Set minimum stock levels per van. System suggests replenishment transfers.

Parts Traceability

Track every part from purchase to installation. Know which van has which parts.

Key Features

Van Locations

Dedicated stock locations for each vehicle

Barcode Scanning

Scan parts in and out with mobile devices

Usage Analytics

Track which parts are used most frequently

Transfer Orders

Create stock transfers from warehouse to van

Low Stock Alerts

Automatic alerts when stock falls below minimum

Stock Reports

Reports showing van stock levels and history

Best For

  • Field service companies with 3+ vans
  • HVAC, plumbing, electrical businesses
  • Maintenance teams that stock parts in vehicles
  • Companies with expensive parts needing control
  • Businesses struggling with parts loss

Business Benefits

30%
Reduction in parts-related return trips
25%
Lower parts costs
40%
Faster job completion
100%
Traceability for warranty claims
50%
Less time on manual stock counts
Real-time
Visibility into parts availability

Odoo Integration

Inventory & Van Stock extends Odoo Community's native inventory system:

Inventory Integration

Van locations are standard Odoo stock locations.

Maintenance Integration

Parts used are automatically deducted from van stock.

Purchase Integration

Replenishment suggestions create purchase orders.

Accounting Integration

Stock value flows into Accounting.

Example Workflow

01

Van Stock Setup

Create stock locations for each van. Define minimum and maximum stock levels.

02

Initial Stocking

Transfer parts from warehouse to vans. Scan barcodes to confirm quantities.

03

Job Execution

Technician uses parts from van. Scans barcodes or manually logs parts used.

04

Stock Update

System automatically deducts parts from van location.

05

Replenishment Alert

When stock falls below minimum, system alerts manager.

06

Restock

Warehouse team prepares restock order. Technician receives and scans parts in.

Want Inventory & Van Stock in your Odoo system?

Stop losing parts and making extra trips. Get full control over your mobile inventory.

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