Stock is organised into a simple hierarchy so it can be located, reported on, and managed effectively, while staying flexible for different business needs.
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Stock Type (optional) → an independent label that doesn’t control what sits beneath them.
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Stock Group → a major system or area, the first structural layer
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Stock Sub Group → breaks group into more specific components
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Stock Item → the unique part number
Common Ways to Categorise
You can mix and match Types and Groups/Sub Groups to suit your business. Here are the most common approaches:
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Stock Types |
Groups and Sub Groups |
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Source
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System
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Equipment Applicability
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Location
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Putting It Together
You’ll usually combine one Group/Sub Group with one Type to describe stock clearly.
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Example 1: Choosing Source + System
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OEM Filter
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Aftermarket Filter
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Example 2: Choosing Equipment + System
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Scissor Batteries
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Telehandler Batteries
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Example 3: Choosing Source + Location
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OEM Tyres
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Aftermarket Tyres
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Example 4: Choosing Equipment + Location
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Scissor Tyres
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Vehicle Tyres
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