Activity ๐
๐ย In Ply, 'activity' refers to all the actions performed with materials in any given stock location. Here's how these activities are recorded:
- Material Requests: When materials are requested for a job or task.
- Transfers: Movement of materials, including:
- From warehouse to trucks.
- Between trucks.
- From trucks back to the warehouse.
- Usage on Jobs: When materials are utilized for a specific job, the system records the deduction from the stock.
- Stock Additions: Any time new materials are added to a location, whether it's a warehouse or a truck.
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Both manual entries and barcode scans are captured as activities, providing a comprehensive history of stock movements and usage.
Report Features Overview ๐
- Location Comparison ๐: Easily compare material usage across all your locations.
- Low Stock Alerts ๐: Receive notifications when materials are running low and need a refill.This report shows your stock levels across all locations. Filter by Min QTY and Zero QTY to quickly see items that are out of stock or critical.
- Dead-Shelf Stock ๐: Filter out materials that havenโt been used in 30, 60, or 90 days.
- Movement Reporting ๐: Track why materials are being moved between locations and jobs.
- Inventory Count Sheet ๐: Keep an eye on material usage and frequency.
- PO/Invoice Reporting ๐ณ: View all invoices processed in Ply.
- Supplier Reporting ๐ ๏ธ: Gain insights into supplier data and performance.
- Variance Reporting ๐: Detect any variations in your inventory, such as duplicates or materials not yet associated with a location. This is especially useful during onboarding as you sync and organize your catalog in Ply.
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Exporting Reports ๐ฅ
You can now export your reports as PDF or Excel files to make the most out of them!

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