Move inventory between fulfillment locations in OmniOrders. Balance stock, meet demand, and create or track transfers across your entire warehouse network.
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title: Transfers Overview
description: Move inventory between fulfillment locations in OmniOrders. Balance stock, meet demand, and create or track transfers across your entire warehouse network.
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Transfers help you move inventory between different fulfillment locations. When one location runs low on stock while another has extra, you can create a transfer to rebalance inventory across your warehouse network.
This keeps your products available where customers need them most and helps you fulfill orders faster.
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:::tip[Quick Start]
Create your first transfer by clicking the **Create Transfer** button. You'll select a source location, destination location, and the products you want to move.
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## Why Use Transfers?
**Inventory Transfers let you move stock between your fulfillment locations to balance supply, cut shipping costs, and position inventory where demand is highest. Every transfer is tracked from creation through receiving with full quantity visibility — in transit and received — at each location.**
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title="Balance Stock Levels"
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Move products from overstocked locations to ones running low. Keep inventory where it's needed most.
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<IconCard
title="Reduce Shipping Costs"
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Ship orders from locations closer to customers. Save on shipping costs and deliver faster.
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title="Track Inventory Movement"
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See exactly which products are in transit between locations. Know when inventory will arrive.
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title="Prevent Stockouts"
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Move stock proactively before a location runs out. Keep all locations stocked and ready to ship.
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## The Transfers View
The Transfers page shows all your inventory movements between locations:
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### Main Table Columns
The transfers table displays:
- **Items** - The number of different products (SKUs) in the transfer
- **Qty Received** - How many units have been received at the destination
- **Qty In Transit** - How many units are still on the way
You can customize which columns appear by clicking the **Columns** button.
### Filter Your Transfers
Use the filter dropdown (funnel icon) to:
- View transfers by status
- Filter by date range
- Search by product or location
- Save frequently-used filters
The **All** badge shows you're viewing all transfers (no active filters).
### Actions Menu
Click the **Actions** button in the top right to:
- **Create Transfer** - Start a new transfer between locations
## How Transfers Work
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1. **Select Source Location**
Choose which fulfillment location has the inventory you want to move. This is where the products currently are.
2. **Select Destination Location**
Pick where you want to send the inventory. This location will receive the products.
3. **Add Products**
Select which SKUs to transfer and how many units of each. You can only transfer inventory that's available at the source location.
4. **Create Transfer**
Save the transfer to create it. The inventory status changes to "In Transit" and is removed from the source location's available stock.
5. **Receive Inventory**
When the products arrive at the destination, mark them as received. The inventory becomes available at the new location.
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## Transfer Status Tracking
Each transfer shows its current status:
- **In Transit** - Products are moving between locations
- **Partially Received** - Some items arrived, others still in transit
- **Completed** - All items received at destination
- **Cancelled** - Transfer was cancelled before completion
## Understanding Quantities
### Qty In Transit
Products that are:
- On their way to the destination
- Not available for sale yet
- Removed from source location inventory
- Will be added to destination when received
### Qty Received
Products that have:
- Arrived at the destination location
- Been marked as received
- Added to destination's available inventory
- Ready to fulfill orders
## Common Transfer Scenarios
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<IconCard title="Seasonal Rebalancing" icon="calendar-check">
Move extra inventory to locations with higher seasonal demand. Stock up beach locations in summer, for example.
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<IconCard title="New Location Setup" icon="map-pin">
Transfer initial stock to a newly opened fulfillment location. Get the new location operational quickly.
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<IconCard title="Consolidating Stock" icon="package">
Close or reduce inventory at one location by transferring everything to another. Centralize operations when needed.
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<IconCard title="Emergency Restocking" icon="bolt">
Quickly move products to a location that's about to run out. Prevent stockouts and keep orders flowing.
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## 💡 Best Practices
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Create transfers before locations run out. Factor in transit time so inventory arrives when needed.
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<IconCard title="Check Available Stock" icon="check-circle">
Verify the source location has enough inventory before creating a transfer. You can't transfer more than you have.
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<IconCard title="Track Transit Times" icon="clock">
Know how long transfers usually take between locations. Use this to plan future transfers better.
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<IconCard title="Receive Promptly" icon="package-check">
Mark items as received as soon as they arrive. This updates your inventory counts accurately.
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<IconCard title="Use Filters" icon="filter">
Save custom filters for transfers you check often. View by location pair, date range, or status quickly.
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<IconCard title="Monitor In Transit" icon="truck">
Keep an eye on products in transit. Follow up if transfers take longer than expected.
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## Troubleshooting
### Can't Create a Transfer
**Problem**: The create transfer option isn't working.
**Solutions**:
- Make sure you have at least two fulfillment locations set up
- Check that you have products with available inventory
- Verify your user role has permission to create transfers
### Inventory Not Updating
**Problem**: Created a transfer but inventory counts haven't changed.
**Solutions**:
- Transfers remove inventory from the source immediately upon creation
- Destination inventory updates only when you mark items as received
- Check the transfer status to see if it's still in transit
### Transfer Showing Wrong Quantities
**Problem**: The quantities in your transfer don't match what you expected.
**Solutions**:
- Verify you entered the correct quantities when creating the transfer
- Check if the transfer was partially received (some items arrived, others didn't)
- Look at the transfer details to see the original requested quantities
### Need to Cancel a Transfer
**Problem**: You need to cancel a transfer that's already created.
**Solutions**:
- Contact your system administrator about cancellation options
- If items haven't shipped yet, they may be able to cancel it
- If items are in transit, you may need to transfer them back after arrival
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**Related Documentation:**
- [Creating Transfers](/transfers/creating/) - Step-by-step guide to create transfers
- [Fulfillment Locations](/inventory/locations/) - Managing your warehouse locations
- [Stock Management](/inventory/stock/) - Understanding inventory levels
- [Inventory Overview](/inventory/overview/) - Complete inventory management guide
**Next Steps:**
Ready to move some inventory? Learn [how to create a transfer](/transfers/creating/) between your locations.