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How to Adjust Inventory for Wastage, Expired Item by Category
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 2 weeks 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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