Change Supply Method To Reserve Products From Stock

In Odoo, when a sales order product is configured to create a Purchase Order (PO) if the stock is unavailable, the system typically does not reserve the product until the PO is completed. However, there are scenarios where inventory adjustments or other stock inputs may fulfill the required quantity, and the product can be taken from available stock instead of waiting for the PO.

The Change Supply Method to Stock feature allows users to dynamically switch the supply method from Make to Order to Make to Stock, ensuring that the product is reserved from available stock if it becomes available. This is especially useful when stock levels are adjusted or new stock becomes available unexpectedly.

This feature is executed via a server action in Odoo, allowing users to change the supply method directly on the sales order. When the server action is triggered, the system updates the procurement method to Make to Stock, clears the dependency on the original procurement (i.e., PO), and enables the product to be reserved from stock.

Key Benefits:

1. Flexible Supply Method: Allows businesses to switch the supply method to take products from stock instead of waiting for a Purchase Order to be fulfilled.
2. Improved Inventory Management: Enables the system to use available stock if an inventory adjustment or replenishment occurs, avoiding unnecessary delays.
3. Streamlined Operations: Reduces reliance on Purchase Orders when stock becomes available, ensuring quicker delivery and fulfillment.
4. Automated Server Action: The server action automates the process, making it easy for users to switch the supply method with minimal effort.

Example Use Case:

A retailer has configured a product to create a Purchase Order if stock is unavailable. However, after an inventory adjustment, additional stock becomes available in the warehouse. Using the Change Supply Method to Stock feature, the user can trigger a server action that switches the procurement method to Make to Stock, allowing the product to be reserved from the current inventory, bypassing the need to wait for the PO completion.

Conclusion:

The Change Supply Method to Stock feature provides businesses with a flexible and efficient way to handle sales orders. By allowing users to switch the procurement method when stock becomes available, it ensures that products are reserved from existing inventory, improving delivery times and optimizing stock usage.