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How to Adjust Inventory for Wastage, Expired Item by Category

This article outlines the process to adjust inventory for expired or researched items in PDI C-Store Essentials.

Updated over a month ago
  • Inventory adjustments allow you to increase or decrease stock levels for specific categories when dealing with expired products or research-related changes

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Go to C-Store Essentials Web Account

  • You can access C-Store Essentials by clicking here or going to https://secure.cstorepro.com

  • Click the “Forgot Password” button if you need help resetting your password

2. Navigate to the Inventory Adjustments Page

  • On the left side of the screen, click on Inventory

  • Then, select Inventory Adjustments

3. Access the Retail Up/Down Adjustment Tool

  • Click on the Retail Up/Down icon at the top right of the screen

4. Enter Adjustment Details

  • Select the Date for the adjustment

  • Choose the Category of the item being adjusted

  • Enter the Adjustment Amount:

    • To increase inventory, enter a positive amount

    • To reduce inventory (e.g., for expired items), enter a negative amount

  • Click Save to apply the adjustment


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the inventory adjustment feature?

  • This feature allows you to correct inventory discrepancies, remove expired items, or adjust stock levels due to research findings.

What happens if I enter a negative adjustment?

  • A negative amount reduces the inventory count for that category, commonly used for expired or damaged items.

Can I undo an inventory adjustment?

  • No, once an adjustment is saved, it cannot be undone.

  • However, you can enter a new adjustment to correct errors.

Does this process affect pricing?

  • No, inventory adjustments only update stock levels.

  • They do not impact item pricing or margins.

Will these adjustments reflect in reports?

  • Yes, inventory adjustments will be logged and can be viewed in reports for auditing purposes.


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