Warehouse reference · Orders & picking
Inventory allocation
Allocation connects eligible inventory to demand under defined rules. It can consider ownership, status, dates, quantity, location, and customer restrictions. Available physical stock is not necessarily allocatable stock.
How it works in practice
Validate the order requirements, identify eligible stock, apply the allocation sequence, and record shortages or partial results. Define what happens when allocated inventory becomes unavailable.
A warehouse example
An order requires a minimum remaining shelf life. Stock exists, but none meets that requirement; the correct result may be a shortage rather than an ineligible allocation.
Illustrative scenario, not a claim about a client engagement.
What to watch for
Changing a rule to clear one order can affect many others. Review scope and test priority interactions before changing production allocation behavior.
A useful question
Can an operator explain why a particular pallet was selected or rejected?
Terminology and configuration differ by product. These notes explain general concepts and are not operating instructions for equipment, a compliance determination, or a replacement for your site’s approved procedures.
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