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How to Transfer Inventory Using ShipHero Mobile

This guide explains how to perform inventory transfers using the ShipHero Mobile application. It covers methods for transferring loose items and LPN-based containers within a single warehouse.

These transfer options are for inventory movements within a single physical warehouse. To move stock between different buildings, please see our guide on How to Transfer Inventory from one Warehouse to Another in ShipHero.

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LPN BETA NOTICE

LPN functionality is currently limited to the wholesale interface. Other LPN features are currently in Beta. To enable the full suite of LPN options for your account, please contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM) or email Support@shiphero.com.

Please note that as this feature is actively being developed, processes may change and you may encounter occasional bugs. If you experience any issues or have suggestions, please reach out to our support team—your feedback is greatly appreciated as we continue to refine the ShipHero platform!

Transfers Using Transfer Entire Location

The Transfer Entire Location option is used for two primary scenarios:

  1. Moving all contents (loose items and LPNs) from one location to another.
  2. Moving a specific LPN from its current location to a new one.

Step-by-Step

  1. Open the main menu on the mobile app and tap Inventory.
  2. Select Transfer entire location.
  3. Scan or search the source location in the From field. *If moving a specific LPN, scan the LPN barcode instead of the warehouse location.
  4. Scan or select the destination location in the To field.
  5. Tap Confirm in the top right corner.

Results

Scenario 1: All inventory is reassigned to the new location. The source location is now empty.

Scenario 2: The specific LPN is moved to the new location.

Menu Option Full Location Transfer LPN Transfer

Transfers Using Search by Location

The Search by Location option displays all loose items and LPNs assigned to a specific area.  This is ideal for rearranging picking zones or clearing shelf space.

From the Location page on the mobile you can:

  1. Transfer loose item inventory to a new location.
  2. Transfer an entire LPN to a new location. 

Scenario 1: Transfer Loose Items

  1. Open the main menu, tap Inventory, and select Search by Location.
  2. Scan or select the source location.
  3. Tap the Loose Item (SKU) you want to move.
  4. Tap the pencil icon in the To Move field and enter the quantity.
  5. Tap Move.
  6. Scan or select the Destination Location.
  7. Tap Confirm.

Pro Tip: You can move multiple SKUs at once. Edit the quantities for each SKU before tapping the Move button.

Mobile Inventory menu: Search by location Select loose item and quantity to move Select new location and Confirm

Scenario 2: Transfer an LPN

  1. From the main menu, tap Inventory and select Search by Location.
  2. Scan or select the source location.
  3. Locate the LPN and tap Transfer Entire LPN.
  4. Scan or select the new destination location.
  5. Tap Confirm.
Mobile Inventory menu: Search by location Locate LPN and select Transfer entire LPN Select new location and Confirm

Transfers Using the Product Page

Navigating directly to a SKU product page allows you to move specific quantities of that SKU into new locations or containers. 

Step-by-Step

  1. From the main menu, tap Inventory and select Search Items.
  2. Scan or type the SKU to open the Edit Product screen.
  3. Tap Edit Inventory next to the On Hand count.
  4. Tap Location Transfer at the bottom right.
  5. Scan or select the source location/LPN in the From field.
  6. Scan or select the destination location/LPN in the To field.
  7. Enter the Quantity to transfer and tap Confirm.
Product Page Transfer Flow
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