📋 Description
Stock transfer classification system that categorizes inventory movements by type (sales, purchases, internal). Essential for reporting and analytics across Van Thiel's complex warehouse operations.
🎯 Business Challenge
Van Thiel needed to analyze inventory movements by category:
- Separate reporting for sales vs. purchase transfers
- Internal transfer tracking for multi-location operations
- Performance metrics per transfer type
- Automated classification based on operation
💡 Solution Approach
Marcel and Matthias implemented transfer type logic:
- Automatic Classification: Transfer type determined by picking type
- View Integration: Type visible on picking and move line views
- Pre-init Hook: Safely initializes data for existing transfers
- Analytics Ready: Type field available for reporting
🔧 Technical Implementation
Model extensions for stock picking and move lines:
- Depends on
sale_stockandpurchase_stock - Selection field for transfer type classification
- Computed logic determines type from context
- Pre-init hook handles data migration safely
📊 Results & Impact
Warehouse managers gained clear visibility into movement types. Reporting improved with automatic classification. Performance analysis became more accurate.