Plan-to-Move in e:corg ERP: From Warehouse Transfers to Logistics Control

In every supply chain, there’s a moment where product availability meets logistics execution. No matter how well you forecast or purchase — if goods don’t move to the right place, at the right time, your entire operation suffers.

This is where Plan-to-Move (P2M) in e:corg ERP plays a critical role. It connects supply plans to physical movements — helping you schedule, track, and confirm the internal logistics that keep your business running.

In this article, we’ll explore what Plan-to-Move really means, how it’s implemented in e:corg ERP, and why it’s essential for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distribution-intensive businesses

Plan-to-Move is the process of planning, scheduling, and executing the internal movement of goods across your supply network. This can include:

• Transfers between warehouses or distribution centers

• Movement from production floor to warehouse

• Supply from warehouse to production line

• Loading, shipping, and delivery to customers

In e:corg ERP, Plan-to-Move is more than just stock relocation — it’s an intelligent logistics layer that ensures your inventory is in the right place to support demand.

1. Inbound Logistics

Whether goods come from a vendor, a production site, or subcontractor, e:corg ERP handles:

• Receiving and unloading

• Put-away operations

• Recording goods receipt and quality checks

The system ensures traceability from point of origin to final storage bin.

2. Outbound Logistics

This covers the packing and shipping of goods to customers or internal sites. Key steps include:

• Order picking

• Packing and labeling

• Loading and dispatching

• Confirming delivery

Outbound workflows are linked to both sales orders and transfer requests.

3. Production Supply

You can supply materials:

• From warehouse → directly to production

• From warehouse → shopfloor storeroom → production

Both methods are supported with:

• Stock reservations

• Transfer orders

• Confirmation of material issue

4. Reverse Logistics

Includes:

• Returns from customers

• Returns to vendors

• Movement of rejected or excess inventory

All of this is integrated with accounting, quality control, and warehouse updates.

✅ Stock Visibility Across All Locations

You always know where your stock is — whether it’s in transit, in staging, or on the shop floor. Bin-level inventory visibility lets you plan more accurately.

✅ Shelf Life and Batch Control

If you’re handling perishable goods or regulated items, e:corg ERP allows you to:

• Track expiry dates

• Apply FEFO (First Expiry First Out) logic

• Prevent use of expired stock

✅ Internal Transport Planning

You can manage:

• Transfers between warehouses

• Multi-leg trips with internal vehicles

• Combined shipments

All routes, loads, and schedules are visible and traceable.

✅ Kitting and Reverse Kitting

Create kits from multiple items or break them down as needed, with proper BOM and traceability. This is perfect for pre-assembled units or field service kits.

Imagine you’re a company that manufactures medical devices.

• Your master planning module triggers a requirement to move semi-finished components from Warehouse A to the production line.

• e:corg ERP generates a stock transfer order, assigns a bin location, and updates availability in real time.

• After production, the finished goods are moved to the shipping area. Packing and delivery instructions are generated.

• An outbound shipment is scheduled using your internal fleet. e:corg ERP records departure and confirms delivery.

• Meanwhile, expired raw materials are flagged during stocktaking and removed from active inventory — reducing compliance risks.

Every movement is logged. No emails. No spreadsheets. Just a connected, auditable flow.

1. Supports Lean Inventory

By optimizing internal movements, you can run tighter inventory levels without risking shortages.

2. Enhances Service Levels

When stock is always available where it’s needed, order fulfillment improves. That means happier customers and fewer complaints.

3. Reduces Wastage and Shrinkage

With tighter control over transfers and batch management, you reduce losses due to spoilage, misplacement, or handling errors.

4. Improves Workforce Efficiency

Warehouse teams follow system-generated instructions, with less time spent searching, correcting, or waiting for approvals.

e:corg ERP provides dashboards and reports for:
Transfer order status


Inbound/outbound delivery performance


Inventory age and shelf life metrics


Stock adjustments and reasons


Managers can monitor bottlenecks, improve route planning, and cut unnecessary movement.

In most companies, logistics is treated like a black box — invisible until something goes wrong. But in modern ERP-driven operations, logistics is a core strategic asset.

e:corg ERP’s Plan-to-Move process gives you:

• Real-time visibility

• End-to-end traceability

• Seamless integration with production, sales, and purchasing

👉 If you’re struggling with late deliveries, internal stockouts, or warehouse chaos — Plan-to-Move in e:corg ERP is the fix you didn’t know you needed.