Inbound and outbound flows

Configuring inbound and outbound flows in Odoo is key to optimizing efficiency, traceability, and cost. Warehouse managers must balance speed and control, choosing between a streamlined process or added checkpoints.

Odoo offers one-step, two-step, and three-step flows, with more steps providing greater control but increasing operations. The best setup depends on quality checks, packaging, and warehouse size.

This guide helps businesses determine the most suitable configuration.

Quy trình một bước

Quy trình tồn kho một bước là lựa chọn đơn giản nhất, với ít bước xử lý và mức độ truy vết thấp nhất. Trong thiết lập này, sản phẩm di chuyển trực tiếp từ nhà cung cấp vào kho hoặc từ kho đến khách hàng, và Odoo chỉ theo dõi thời điểm hàng hóa vào hoặc ra khỏi kho. Quy trình này rất phù hợp với các doanh nghiệp có sản phẩm lưu chuyển nhanh, rủi ro thấp hoặc hoạt động cần tốc độ cao, mà không cần thêm các bước xác nhận.

  • Receiving: Products go directly into stock.

  • Shipping: Products ship directly from stock.

  • Best for: Small warehouses, low stock levels, and non-perishable items, where minimal processing is needed before products are stored or shipped.

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One-step receipt and delivery

Quy trình hai bước

Quy trình hai bước bổ sung một khu vực trung gian để xử lý hàng hóa trước khi đưa vào kho hoặc trước khi xuất đi. Hàng nhập có thể được mở hộp và kiểm tra trước khi lưu kho, trong khi hàng xuất được phân loại và gom lại trước khi giao. Cách thiết lập này giúp tăng hiệu quả vận hành, bộ phận lưu kho tập trung vào việc lấy và cất hàng, còn một bộ phận riêng đảm nhiệm việc mở hộp, đóng gói (nếu cần) và kiểm tra lần cuối để giảm sai sót trong quá trình xử lý đơn hàng.

  • Receiving: Products move to an input area before being transferred into stock.

    • Until transferred, received products are not automatically reserved for manufacturing, shipping, or other operations.

  • Shipping: Products move to an output before shipping to allow for sorting or consolidation.

  • Best for: Large warehouses, high stock levels, bulky items, and workflows that separate receiving from storage to improve organization and efficiency.

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Two-step receipt and delivery

Quy trình ba bước

A three-step flow builds on the two-step process by adding a quality check and packing area, enforcing stricter processes and improving oversight.

Quan trọng

While this setup enhances process control, separating picking and packing requires validation at each step. If the same person handles both, it may cause redundancy and slow operations.

Quality checks and packing do not require a three-step flow. Enable quality control points separately or activate the Packages feature in Odoo to incorporate these processes without adding extra transfer steps.

  • Receiving: Products follow a structured process: input area → quality control → stock.

  • Shipping: Products are picked, packed, and then shipped, ensuring proper handling and organization.

  • Best for: Very large warehouses with strict quality control requirements, dedicated picking and packing workflows, and a need for clear traceability across multiple handling stages. Suitable when multiple teams manage different steps before products are stocked or shipped.

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Add-ons

To optimize each flow, Odoo provides additional features that can enhance the process.

Lưu trữ

To organize and store products efficiently, use:

Putaway rules

Guide products to specific storage locations based on predefined rules

Storage categories

Set item or weight limits to prevent overstocking at the location and ensure proper organization

Consignment

Keep track of products owned by third parties

Giao hàng

Tailor the outgoing shipment process to fit the business needs. Picking methods and removal strategies control how products are reserved for orders, while cross-docking and dropshipping determine how they move. Configuring these options in Odoo ensures visibility into product movement and confirms that items reach customers efficiently.

Cross dock

Receive products and immediately transfer them to another warehouse without storing them

Dropshipping

Coordinate with vendors to deliver orders directly to customers, bypassing internal stock

Picking methods

Optimize picking operations using piece, batch, cluster, or wave picking techniques

Removal strategies

Use FIFO, LIFO, or FEFO strategies to automate the selection of products for delivery

Tuỳ chỉnh

Odoo's flexible framework enables businesses to tailor workflows to match specific operational needs.

Custom routes

Define tailored receiving or delivery workflows to meet specific business needs