Cabinets
Cabinets are a major part of FTS because they control where inventory is stored, tracked, and managed. The Cabinet module is where items are assigned to a location.
Also known as: Virtual Cabinets, Toolbox Cabinets, Cabinet Locations
What is a Cabinet?
A cabinet can be either physical or virtual:
- Physical Cabinet: A real storage unit such as a Lista toolbox or vending machine.
- Virtual Cabinet: A location that functions like a cabinet in the system but does not physically exist as a traditional toolbox.
- Examples: a coolant shed, warehouse racking, or an open storage area.
- Even though there isn’t a physical cabinet, FTS can still track inventory at that location using cabinet features.
- Important: All Virtual Cabinets should use the cabinet type Traditional – No Lock.
What You Can Do in the Cabinet Module
- Create or Edit Cabinets: Add new cabinets or update existing ones.
- Search and Review Inventory: Look inside a specific cabinet to see the items stored there.
- Change Bin Locations: Reassign items to different locations inside a cabinet.
- Adjust Min/Max: Update stocking levels for items.
- Enter On-Hand Quantities: Record the current quantity of items in a cabinet.
Why Cabinets Matter
- Cabinets are the foundation of location-based inventory tracking in FTS.
- They provide visibility into where items are stored and ensure stock levels are managed correctly.
- Virtual cabinets extend the same features to non-traditional storage areas, giving you flexibility in how you track inventory.
Examples
- Physical Cabinets: Lista toolbox, tool crib cabinet, vending drawer system.
- Virtual Cabinets: Coolant shed, warehouse racking, outdoor storage containers.