{"id":1062,"date":"2022-04-06T20:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/inventory-transfer\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T17:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T17:55:49","slug":"inventory-transfer","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/uk\/blog\/inventory-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse and Inventory Transfer 101: Definition &amp; How-to"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-single-toc single-toc\" data-controller=\"blog-toc-controller\" data-action=\"scroll@window-&gt;blog-toc-controller#scrollChanged:passive\" id=\"toc-component\"><div class=\"single-toc-overview\"><p>Table of Contents<\/p><div class=\"single-toc-read-time\"><p>** Minutes<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#h-what-is-an-inventory-transfer\">What is an inventory transfer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-to-transfer-inventory-in-5-steps\">How to transfer inventory in 5 steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-inventory-transfer-s-role-in-the-fulfillment-process\">Inventory transfer\u2019s role in the fulfilment process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-how-shipbob-s-fulfillment-network-can-help-save-you-the-work\">How ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment network can help save you the work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#h-improve-inventory-management-with-shipbob-s-wms\">Improve inventory management with ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Inventory transfer FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As online brands grow, it\u2019s not uncommon for inventory to be transferred from one location to another to meet demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>With multiple fulfilment locations and sales channels, there is a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-movement\/\">inventory movement<\/a> that occurs throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-supply-chain\/\">ecommerce supply chain<\/a> \u2014 especially if you run a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/multi-channel-fulfillment\/\">multichannel fulfilment<\/a> operation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>But juggling inventory transfers between storage facilities is sure to leave an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/\"><span>inventory management<\/span><\/a><span> team overwhelmed if not done properly. And though inventory transfers are useful for managing storage and demand, there are ways to avoid them for a more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-efficiency\/\">efficient supply chain<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>In this article, we dive into what inventory transfers consists of, when it makes sense to initiate a transfer, and how to conduct a smooth transfer to avoid fulfilment delays.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-inventory-transfer\">What is an inventory transfer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An inventory transfer refers to physically relocating inventory from one location to another, whether it\u2019s a rented warehouse, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/distribution-center\/\">distribution centre<\/a>, or a fulfilment centre operated by a 3PL partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Most retailers execute <\/span><span>inventory transfers<\/span><span> to improve on-hand inventory levels at locations that have high demand, so orders are optimised to reach customers faster and more affordably.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-transfer-inventory-in-5-steps\">How to transfer inventory in 5 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>It\u2019s not uncommon for ecommerce businesses to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/split-inventory-across-multiple-fulfillment-centers\/\"><span>split inventory across multiple fulfilment centres<\/span><\/a> to have a broader, geographical reach<span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with two warehouse locations, you\u2019re most likely going to have to manage inventory transfers. Fortunately, it\u2019s a simple process that can be done in five steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-plan-your-inventory-transfer\">1. Plan your inventory transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The first step is to understand when it makes the most sense to conduct an inventory transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span> Here are some reasons:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-levels\/\"><span>inventory levels<\/span><\/a><span> are low or out of stock in a particular location&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>A hike in demand is expected at a particular location<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inventory needs to be moved to sell on a specific channel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A temporary or permanent warehouse closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span>From there, take some time on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-planning\/\"><span>inventory planning<\/span><\/a><span> to identify the items and quantities that need to be dispatched, <a href=\"https:\/\/slidemodel.com\/essential-guide-making-timelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create the timeline<\/a> for the transfer, and build an inventory transfer list.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Compile these details into an inventory transfer request, and have it approved by the inventory manager at the source warehouse if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-inventory-transfer-request\">2. Inventory transfer request<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Once the transfer proposal is approved, you need to submit a formal transfer request to the inventory manager at the destination warehouse. If you a rent a warehouse, you are most likely the one in charge of deciding what inventory is stored where. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>But in most cases, if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/multi-warehouse-management\/\">managing multiple warehouses<\/a>, you mostly likely partner with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/3pl\/\">3PL<\/a>. A 3PL will already have a transfer request process for you to follow, so be sure to check in with them first to ensure you have all the necessary paperwork and information needed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>No matter what, you want to make sure there\u2019s enough storage at the other location to meet your request.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Depending on the type of transfer, details to include for a successful inventory transfer might include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>Source warehouse information <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>The destination warehouse<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Item names and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/how-to-find-sku-number\/\">SKU numbers<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Unit of measure (UOM)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Quantities that need to be transferred<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Stock request number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-execute-transfer\">3. Execute transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The moment the transfer request receives the green light, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehousing\/\">warehousing<\/a> team at the sending location will check if the items are available. Then, the items are picked, and their serial numbers <\/span><span>are scanned using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-scanner\/\">inventory scanner<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>By this stage, the inventory units have been removed from the sending warehouse\u2019s inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Next, the order is packed and shipped to the destination via internal transportation, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-shipping\/carriers\/\">shipping carrier<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/introduction-freight-shipping\/\">freight shipping<\/a> partner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/ecommerce-order-tracking\/\">Order tracking<\/a> is also enabled to ensure that the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/goods-in-transit\/\"><span>goods in transit<\/span><\/a><span> reach the destination on time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-receive-and-store-product\">4. Receive and store product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-receiving\/\">warehouse receiving<\/a> at the destination fulfilment centre, the staff will need to cross-check if the delivered goods match the particulars detailed in the delivery slip. This is typical for any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-receiving\/\">warehouse receiving<\/a> process, whether it\u2019s inventory sent from a supplier or an internal inventory transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The transfer is complete when each item is scanned, a receipt is issued, and the items are properly stowed away.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>The warehouse team will store the physical inventory in the bin, shelf, and rack, based on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-operations\/inventory-storage\/\">inventory storage system<\/a> that suits your business needs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>If your inventory management system is connected to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-management\/warehouse-management-system-wms\/\">warehouse management system,<\/a> you should able to see when inventory is stored and ready to be fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-always-double-check\">5. Always double check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To conduct a successful inventory transfer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/inventory-visibility\/\">inventory visibility<\/a> is key. Make sure you get confirmation on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span>Did the right warehouse location receive items? <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Was the right quantity transferred? <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span>Were any of the SKUs damaged on receipt?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span> The best way to check whether the inventory transfer was successful is by tracking the movement and using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/software\/\"><span>inventory management software<\/span><\/a><span> to automate this process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><span>\u201cI used to have to pull inventory numbers from three places everyday and move all the disparate data into a spreadsheet. ShipBob has an analytics tab in their dashboard with all of this information, which is great for end-of-month reconciliations. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span>It\u2019s really nice to not have to operate three 3PLs. For inventory planning, I love the SKU velocity report, daily average products sold, and knowing how much inventory we have left and how long it will last. The enhanced visibility is great.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Wes Brown, Head of Operations at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/black-claw\/\">Black Claw LLC<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inventory-transfer-s-role-in-the-fulfillment-process\">Inventory transfer\u2019s role in the fulfilment process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span>When an order is placed, having enough inventory at the location closest to the customer is the best-case scenario. This ensures orders are shipped through the fastest, most affordable route. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having multiple warehouse locations and the ability to transfer inventory enables an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/supply-chain-agility\/\">agile supply chain<\/a>. You can sell on multiple channels and expand into more markets across the world while also meeting customer expectations around fast, affordable shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a business should never rely solely on inventory transfers because the transfer itself can delay the fulfilment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you want to make sure you have visibility into inventory flow across your network, including access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/real-time\/\">real-time inventory management<\/a> analytics, so you can track important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-kpis\/\">inventory KPIs<\/a> and distribute inventory accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if past historical order data shows that certain items are popular in a specific market or sales channel, you would make sure there is enough stock availability to meet that demand in the right location in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Establishing a strategic distribution strategy reduces the risk of fulfilment delays, optimises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/logistics-costs\/\">logistics costs,<\/a> and ensures orders are fulfilled and shipped efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-shipbob-s-fulfillment-network-can-help-save-you-the-work\">How ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment network can help save you the work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing inventory across multiple locations and sales channels can be time-consuming and complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ShipBob makes the process easy by providing you with full visibility into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/inventory-levels\/\">inventory levels<\/a> throughout your supply chain. ShipBob\u2019s omnichannel fulfilment solution allows you to sell across channels and launch into new markets across the world with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>For inventory transfers, all you have to do is follow our simple process found <a href=\"https:\/\/support.shipbob.com\/s\/articles\/3968815-inventory-transfers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>ShipBob\u2019s web-based fulfilment platform offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/inventory-management\/real-time\/\"><span>real-time inventory<\/span><\/a><span> tracking throughout every stage, so you know what\u2019s incoming, what\u2019s on-hand, and what\u2019s currently being transferred.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=1280px\" alt=\"inventory status\" width=\"1713\" height=\"436\" data-responsive-img srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=700px 650w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=860px 768w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=1180px 1080w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=1400px 1280w, https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image.png?w=1600px 1440w\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ShipBob capabilities&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DTC fulfilment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/b2b-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B2B ecommerce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/ecommerce-fulfillment\/kitting-assembly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitting and assembly<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/warehouse-operations\/warehouse-order-picking\/\">Warehouse picking<\/a>\u00a0and packing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inventory management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/returns-management-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Returns management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To better manage your inventory, partner with an omnichannel fulfilment provider like ShipBob. Click the button below to request more information today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote\/\"><strong>Request Fulfilment Pricing<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-inventory-management-with-shipbob-s-wms\">Improve inventory management with ShipBob&#8217;s WMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For brands looking to store inventory and fulfil orders within their own warehouses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/product\/wms\/\">ShipBob&#8217;s warehouse management system (WMS)<\/a> can provide better visibility and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/blog\/warehouse-organization\/\">warehouse organisation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Ecommerce merchants can now leverage ShipBob&#8217;s WMS (the same one that powers ShipBob&#8217;s global fulfilment network) to streamline in-house inventory management and fulfilment. With real-time, location-specific inventory visibility, intelligent cycle counts, and built-in checks and balances, your team can improve inventory accuracy without sacrificing operational efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For brands looking to scale internationally, ShipBob even offers a hybrid solution where merchants can employ ShipBob\u2019s WMS technology in their own warehouses while simultaneously leveraging ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment services in any of ShipBob\u2019s fulfilment centres across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia to improve cross-border shipping, reduce costs, and speed up deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipbob.com\/quote-plus\/\">Get ShipBob WMS Pricing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-shipbob-blocks-section-container section section-container  max-width-blog\"><div class=\"container section-info section-info-align-none \"><h6 class=\"section-title \"><\/h6><h2 class=\"section-content h2\">Inventory transfer FAQs<\/h2><p class=\"section-copy\">Here are answers to the top questions about wholesale inventory transfers.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"container flex-container direction-col justify-none align-none flex-wrap\"><\/div><div class=\"cta-container u-hidden\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary \" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn what a warehouse and inventory transfer entails, when it makes sense, and how a 3PL like ShipBob makes the transfer process easy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":194,"featured_media":1063,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"blogcategories":[5,8,9,14,15],"class_list":["post-1062","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogcategories-distribution","blogcategories-inventory","blogcategories-logistics","blogcategories-supply-chain","blogcategories-warehouse-management"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Warehouse &amp; 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