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
- Click Inventory in the left navigation bar
- Use the search bar to find the item by name, provider, manufacturer, location, or ID
- Or browse the cards/table to locate it
[Screenshot: Search bar and filter options in Inventory module]
Step 2: Open the detail view
- Click on the inventory item card
- The detail view opens showing all registered information
[Screenshot: Inventory detail view showing item information]
Step 3: Enter edit mode
- Click Edit
- 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
- Review your updates
- 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