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Edit an Inventory Item

Update inventory information when details change, such as location, provider, or documentation.

Before You Start

  • You need access to the Inventory module
  • The inventory item must already exist

Note: To update stock quantities, use the Restock or Adjust functions instead of Edit. See Restock and Adjust Inventory.

Steps

Step 1: Find the inventory item

  1. Click Inventory in the left navigation bar
  2. Use the search bar to find the item by name, provider, manufacturer, location, or ID
  3. Or browse the cards/table to locate it

[Screenshot: Search bar and filter options in Inventory module]

Step 2: Open the detail view

  1. Click on the inventory item card
  2. The detail view opens showing all registered information

[Screenshot: Inventory detail view showing item information]

Step 3: Enter edit mode

  1. Click Edit
  2. The form becomes editable

Step 4: Update the fields

Modify any of the following as needed:

  • Name
  • ID
  • Manufacturer
  • Model
  • GTIN
  • Description
  • Location
  • Team
  • Provider
  • Multimedia files
  • Attachments

[Screenshot: Edit form with fields available for modification]

Step 5: Save changes

  1. Review your updates
  2. Click Submit to save the changes

The changes are recorded in the activity history with your user information and timestamp.

Tips

  • Add a comment explaining why you made the change for future reference
  • Update location immediately when items are moved to prevent confusion
  • Keep provider information current to streamline reordering
  • Add new documentation (updated manuals, certifications) as they become available