--- title: "Inventory App Suite" slug: "inventory-app-suite" updated: 2024-11-27T14:37:43Z published: 2024-11-27T14:37:43Z canonical: "support.tulip.co/inventory-app-suite" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.tulip.co/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Inventory App Suite ::: (info) () [Download this app suite here.](https://library.tulip.co/suites/inventory-app-suite) ::: The Inventory app suite lets you to manage end to end inventory flow in your operations. By being able to manage your inventory flow you’ll be able to streamline your ordering process to optimize material flow. ## Prerequisites In this app suite there will be a variety of App Builder Tips to follow. ![APP Builder Tips.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/APP%20Builder%20Tips.png){height="" width="300"} Before you can configure the app suite, ensure you're familiar with the following skills: * [Basic app building](https://university.tulip.co/how-to-build-your-first-app) * [Tulip tables](https://university.tulip.co/working-with-data-and-tables) (including editing fields, using filters, and record placeholders) ## Deployment You will want to make sure that you have a proper understanding on how to deploy these applications to your desired [device](/r230/docs/display-devices)s and how to run them at a [station](/r230/docs/stations). It's important to understand the flow of your business. Having a diagram of your shop floor will give you a better understanding of where you want your apps to live as you go through the process. ## Connected Tables The Tables that you will use throughout this app suite will be used and connected throughout your various applications. This allows you to have an easier user experience as well as a network of tables that can be used with development of future applications. Learn more about how the tables will minimize redundancy and maximize compatibility through [using a common data model](/r230/docs/using-a-common-data-model). [Get familiar with the common tulip tables used throughout the cMES.](/r230/docs/common-tulip-tables) ## Downloading Click the link to the Inventory App Suite. This will take you to the library page where you can add the app to your instance. ![App Suite download example.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Suite%20download%20example.png){height="250" width="300"} Once the App Suite has been added you will find a folder in your instance titled Inventory. This will allow you to see all the apps that are in the Suite. ### Inventory Material Systems This App Suite is focused on improving the flow of material and maximizing stock within your assembly process. Giving you clearer visibility into where your materials are going for Improved Inventory Accuracy. ![Inventory App Suite.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Inventory%20App%20Suite.png){height="" width=""} ## Configure Apps :::(Info) (NOTE) While configuring applications, any changes made to tables need to be made across all applications for connectivity. ::: ### Material Request This app will allow you to streamline the creation of your material request form. #### Request Material On this step you will be able to request the material that you need by selecting them. ![Request Material .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Request%20Material%20.png){height="300" width=""} * App builder tips to follow focus around adding filters for a selected location and active statuses. You’ll need to configure the device you’re using to your barcode scanner. If need be you can remove certain fields to match your process. #### Confirm On this step you will get a view of your request before creating it ![Confirm .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Confirm%20.png){height="300" width=""} * Here you’ll want to make sure that you configure material request statuses and request ID. This will make sure the request goes where it actually needs to be. ### [Inventory Dashboard](https://tulip.co/library/apps/inventory-dashboard/) This Dashboard is meant to give you full scope of your operations. What is happening at each location within your process and where your material are moving your facility ![Inventory Dashboard.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Inventory%20Dashboard.png){height="300" width=""} * For this app you’ll want to modify statuses under ‘Operations’ to make sure your analytics match your needs. ### [Material Loading and Receiving](https://tulip.co/library/apps/material-loading-and-receiving/) The focus on this app is to help you with tracking and handling new materials that are received #### Home This screen is meant to help with directing you to different functions of the app. ![Home.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Home.png){height="300" width=""} #### Truck Arrival Keep track of the trucks that are delivering the material. Keeping a record of what you have actually received. ![Truck Arrival .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Truck%20Arrival%20.png){height="300" width=""} * When it comes to this step it will be important to use the “Create new gate” button before selecting a gate, this way you’ll have a gate to select. Make sure that your status matches the statuses that are involved in your process. #### Upload Image This step is to make sure that you capture the arrival of the materials. Keep visual evidence of the shipment as it comes in ![Upload Image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Upload%20Image.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure that your statues match your process #### FIFO Board On this step you will get a visual for all of your orders that have arrived. ![FIFO Board.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/FIFO%20Board.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure that your statues match your process #### Unload Confirmation Here you make sure to capture the fact that you unloaded the material. ![Unload Confirmation.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Unload%20Confirmation.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure that your statues match your process #### Add New Gate On this step you will be able to make new gates for receiving materials. ![Add New Gate.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Add%20New%20Gate.png){height="300" width=""} #### View History This step allows you access information about past arrivals and you can search for specific data that has been captured. ![View History \(Inv\).png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/View%20History%20%28Inv%29.png){height="300" width=""} ### Replenishment This application can streamline material replenishment and movements by reducing manual data entry and administrative overhead, allowing staff to focus on more value-added tasks. #### View Open Material Requests On this step you will get visibility into all pending material requests. See details on where to pick the materials and where they need to be delivered. ![View Open Material Requests.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/View%20Open%20Material%20Requests.png){height="300" width=""} * Add filters to the table to match the statues you would use in your operations #### Select Kanban Card Here you can scan the kanban cards for the materials in the designated area. Giving you visibility as to how much of your material is in stock. ![Select Kanban Card.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Select%20Kanban%20Card.png){height="300" width=""} * App builder tips to follow focus around adding filters for a selected location and active statuses. You’ll need to configure the device you’re using to your barcode scanner. If need be you can remove certain fields to match your process. #### Confirm Requesting Material After selecting the material request, this step will be for confirming the actual request itself. ![Confirm Requesting Material .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Confirm%20Requesting%20Material%20.png){height="300" width=""} * Here you’ll want to make sure that you configure material request statuses and request ID. This will make sure the request goes where it actually needs to be. ### [Inventory Management ](https://tulip.co/library/apps/inventory-management/) This app will manage and view your inventory items. Your data will be stored and displayed through tables, which can also be changed to match the changes that happen on the floor. #### Main Screen The main screen will be your navigation tool for navigating through various steps within this application. ![Main Screen.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Main%20Screen.png){height="300" width=""} * Here you’ll want to configure your data sources for “Status” with static values or aggregations. #### Remove QTY / Add QTY On these steps you will be able to add or remove the amount that you desire to your selected inventory items. ![Remove QTY.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Remove%20QTY.png){height="300" width=""} #### Edit Status Here you can edit the status of the items in your inventory. Identify the quantity of items you wish to change. ![Edit Status.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Edit%20Status.png){height="300" width=""} * Here you’ll want to configure your data sources for “New Status” with static values or aggregations. #### Create Inventory Item Create new inventory items by filling out the required fields and saving these new items to your current inventory. ![Create Invntory Item.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Create%20Invntory%20Item.png){height="300" width=""} * On this step you will need to configure all sources of data with either table aggregations or static values. Also important to configure the ID of the new items according to your process. #### View Kanban Cards Here you can view all kanban cards that have been made. You’ll have the ability to print the labels and create new cards. If some cards have matching properties you can create a duplicate of that card with changes. ![View Kanban Cards.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/View%20Kanban%20Cards.png){height="300" width=""} * Tips to follow here would be to configure your data sources for single select widgets with Static values or table aggregation. #### Edit Kanban Card Here you will make adjustments to your Kanban card. In this step you can either deactivate or activate the card. ![Edit Kanban Card.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Edit%20Kanban%20Card.png){height="300" width=""} #### Create Kanban Card For creating your card make sure to fill out all the required fields. ![Create Kanban Card.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Create%20Kanban%20Card.png){height="300" width=""} * Tips to follow here would be to configure your data sources for single select widgets with Static values or table aggregation. #### Print Label Create a label of your card ![Print Label .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Print%20Label%20.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure the ‘print label’ button is configured with your device to print the label. #### Material Request History See the History of all request Materials. Select orders to gain more information on its history ![Material Request History .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Material%20Request%20History%20.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure to configure your data source for “status” with table aggregations or static value ### [Material Warehouse](https://tulip.co/library/apps/material-warehouse/) This mobile app allows the users to transact materials to Tulip, greatly increasing inventory accuracy. Easy and straigthforward to use, helps digitalize newly arrived materials as soon as possible. **Home** ![Home \(Inv\).png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Home%20%28Inv%29.png){height="250" width=""} In the Home step, the user needs to choose a flow, depending on whether it's a completely new item to add to inventory or an existing item that requires relocation. **Scan Item** ![Scan Item .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Scan%20Item%20.png){height="250" width=""} In the Scan Item step you can scan an item either with a barcode or an optical scanner. **View Item Info** ![View Item Info.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/View%20Item%20Info.png){height="250" width=""} **Type Item Quantity** ![Type Item .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Type%20Item%20.png){height="250" width=""} After you scanned an item and viewed all its details, type in the quantity you want to store or move between locations. Note, that if you choose to move items, you can't type in more quantities, than stored in the original location. **Scan Location** ![Scan Location.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Scan%20Location.png){height="250" width=""} **Inventory** ![Inventory.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Inventory.png){height="250" width=""} In the next step scan the new location you want to store the items. After it's done, on the Inventory step you can see whether the storing or moving was successful. ### Material Mover This application allows you to have control over the movement of your materials throughout the plant. #### Kanban Request Here you will see all the kanban requests that have been made. You’ll be able to view detailed information once you select a request. ![Kanban Request.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Kanban%20Request.png){height="300" width=""} * On this step you will want to make sure that you configure your device trigger according to your barcode scanner. As well as add the filters to the for the request status to match your operations. #### Confirm On This step you will confirm the actual request ![Confirm \(Inv\).png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Confirm%20%28Inv%29.png){height="300" width=""} * Make sure to configure the material request status so it updates when completed. ### Readiness When going through the app suite it's important to make sure that you follow the App Builder Tips. These tips will be your guide to preparing your applications for deployment. It’ll be important to reference the prerequisites and make sure that you followed both the Required Steps and App Builder Tips within each step. ![View Work Orders: Management .png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/View%20Work%20Orders:%20Management%20%281%29.png){height="300" width=""} ## Further Reading * [Composable MES](https://support.tulip.co/docs/composable-mes-overview) * [Using a Common Data Model](https://support.tulip.co/docs/using-a-common-data-model) * [Quality Management App Suite](https://support.tulip.co/docs/quality-app-suite) * [Inventory Management App Suite](https://support.tulip.co/docs/inventory-app-suite) * [Production Management App Suite](https://support.tulip.co/docs/production-management-app-suite)