> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pipeline.software/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stock In and Stock Out

> Stock In and Stock Out - Pipeline knowledge base.

## Stock In and Stock Out

Pipeline tracks all stock movements as either input (receiving) or output (consumption) transactions.

### Stock In (Receiving Stock)

> **Screenshot:** The Stock In form showing the Date, Supplier, Batch Number, Packs, Items, Location, and Sub-location fields.

To record stock received from a supplier:

1. Navigate to the SKU detail page
2. Open the Stock In section
3. Fill in the transaction details:
   * **Date** - When the stock was received
   * **Supplier** - Which supplier delivered it
   * **Batch Number** - Supplier's batch or lot reference
   * **Packs** - Number of packs received
   * **Items** - Automatically calculated (Packs x Pack Quantity)
   * **Location** - Which warehouse or store location
   * **Sub-locations (A-E)** - Bin, shelf, aisle, or other position identifiers
4. Save the transaction

Additional tracking fields are available for:

* Best Before End (BBE) date
* Use By date
* Manufactured date
* Serial number
* Shipment reference and expected date

### Stock Out (Consuming Stock)

To record stock consumption:

1. Navigate to the SKU detail page
2. Open the Stock Out section
3. The grid shows available stock by location with:
   * Location name
   * Free Balance (available for allocation)
   * Allocated Balance (committed to jobs)
   * Total Stock on hand
4. Expand a row to see individual batches and sub-locations
5. Click **Select** on the batch you want to use
6. Enter the quantity in the popup
7. Link the output to a specific job if applicable

### Stock Activity History

All transactions are recorded in the activity history for the SKU, providing a complete audit trail of stock movements.