{"id":34402,"date":"2025-11-28T08:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T08:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/?p=34402"},"modified":"2025-12-11T04:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T04:32:38","slug":"how-to-configure-the-pos-inventory-settings-in-odoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/product\/point-of-sale\/how-to-configure-the-pos-inventory-settings-in-odoo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure the POS Inventory Settings in Odoo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tracks product movements for accurate stock levels. Manages real-time stock availability to prevent stock outs. Supports<strong> Allow Ship <\/strong>Later for delayed deliveries. Integrates inventory with POS for seamless sales. Enhances customer satisfaction with accurate stock and timely fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access the Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the Point of Sale module.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Configurations<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>specific terminal<\/strong> to configure in the Point of Sale field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting-Terminal.png\" alt=\"Odoo POS Inventory Setting Terminal\" class=\"wp-image-34411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting-Terminal.png 612w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting-Terminal-300x34.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuring Operation Type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifies how product movements are tracked during sales at the Point of Sale. Select the appropriate <strong>Operation Type<\/strong> for your sales flow (e.g., Selling Floor: POS Orders). When a product is sold, it is removed from its assigned storage location in the inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuring Allow Ship Later<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enables the ability to sell products now and deliver them later. Enable the checkbox for <strong>\u201cAllow Ship Later\u201d<\/strong> to show the <strong>Door Delivery<\/strong> option in the POS Terminal. The following fields will become visible for configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warehouse:<\/strong> Select the inventory location from which products will be shipped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Route &amp; Shipping Policy:<\/strong> Define the logistics flow for order fulfillment (e.g., shipping method) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the shipping policy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>As soon as possible:<\/strong> Ships products as soon as they are available (recommended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When all products are ready:<\/strong> Delays shipment until all products in the order are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuring Inventory Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Inventory Management<\/strong> section, choose between <strong>At Session Closing<\/strong> or <strong>In Real Time<\/strong> based on your store\u2019s needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>At Session Closing:<\/strong> Inventory is updated only when the POS session is closed. Ideal for high-volume environments where speed is crucial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Real Time (Accurate but Slower):<\/strong> Inventory is updated immediately as each order is processed, providing more accurate stock levels due to continuous updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuring Barcodes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Barcode Settings<\/strong> section, select your preferred nomenclature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Default Nomenclature:<\/strong> For basic use (recommended).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Default GS1 Nomenclature:<\/strong> For industry-standard barcode formats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows quick product lookup, customer verification, and easy application of discounts using barcodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saving inventory Configuration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Review all inventory-related settings to ensure accuracy. Once verified, click <strong>Save<\/strong> to confirm and store your changes in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting.png\" alt=\"Odoo POS Inventory Setting\" class=\"wp-image-34409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting.png 941w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/odoo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/11\/Tenthplanet-Odoo-POS-Inventory-Setting-768x291.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tracks product movements for accurate stock levels. 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