How to Transfer Consumable Accessories

Reftab supports tracking consumable items within your business. A consumable is type of accessory within Reftab. The major difference between an accessory and a consumable is that consumables are never returning. For instance, printer ink, disposable testing equipment, apparel, will never be returned back to the system. In order to further locate where each and every consumable is, you are able to Transfer to a Location.

To learn how to create a consumable in Reftab you can check our guide here. Once you have created a consumable and set stock you will be able to assign this stock to each location. When creating consumables they are treated as “Global Consumables.” Generally speaking, these are unassigned consumables.

Transferring Consumables between Locations

In order to transfer consumables, first head into the specific consumable. From there you are given the option of either Adding a Transaction or Transfer to Location. Click the Transfer to Location Button.

You are then given the Transfer Consumables prompt.  First, select the location you are transferring to, then choose your quantity. You are given the option of Assigning this Transfer to employee. This employee is then given responsibility of ensuring the consumables reach the destination. 

This option helps improve accountability. If there are any discrepancies you are able to see who was responsible for each transfer in the Past Transactions.