Lost & Damaged Inventory
Track items that have been lost, stolen, or damaged to keep your inventory records accurate and maintain a clear audit trail of inventory losses.
Lost & Damaged Dashboard
The Lost / Damaged page (under Tracking in the sidebar) displays four summary cards at the top:
- Total Lost/Damaged: Total number of recorded loss events
- Lost Items: Items recorded as lost or stolen
- Damaged Items: Items recorded as damaged
- Total Loss Value: Combined financial value of all losses
Recording a Loss
- Go to "Lost / Damaged" under the Tracking section in the sidebar
- Click "Add Record" to create a new entry
- Select the product affected
- Enter the date the loss was discovered
- Select a reason (e.g., Lost, Stolen, Damaged, Expired)
- Enter the loss value
- Save the record
What Happens When You Record a Loss
- Inventory Update: Stock levels are reduced automatically to reflect the lost or damaged items
- Financial Tracking: The loss value is recorded for accurate bookkeeping and reporting
- Analytics: Losses appear in the Analytics dashboard under the Losses tab, helping you identify patterns
Viewing Loss History
The table shows all recorded losses with the product name, date, reason, loss value, and action buttons. Use the search and date range filter to find specific records.