STOCK VARIATION SESSION
The stock variation session allows you to centralize stock movements (additions or removals) in a single operation via the PDA. It offers better traceability and facilitates logistical actions in the field.
Summary
- Error reduction : Increased accuracy thanks to product scanning with the PDA.
- Full traceability: Generation of a downloadable summary document of actions (addition or removal of stock).
- Speed: Simplified operation via the use of the PDA
2. Prerequisites✔️:
- Available from the pack Premium + and working with a PDA.
3. How to perform a stock variation session?
3.1 Create a variation session on your PDA
- Go to the menu on your PDA Inventory management → Stock variation session:


- Fill in a session name (e.g. "Product Breakage 03/26/25):

- (Optional) Specify a reason and one reference if they are defined in Shippingbo.
- Then, click on Create the session to complete its creation:

- You are now logged into your session. A banner reminds you that you are active on this session:

3.2 Choosing the type of movement
➡️ Select Adding stock Or Stock removal
📢Attention :
You cannot combine the two types in the same session. If you need to do both, create two separate sessions.
3.3 Start the session
Depending on your storage method:
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In advanced warehouse : See the dedicated tutorial
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In standard warehouse : See this tutorial
3.4 Disconnecting from a session
Once you have finished your movements:
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Click on thehouse icon or the logo Shippingbo
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Return to the menu Inventory management -> Stock variation session
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Click on Log out of the session
💠 Noticed :
This is possible from any view of the PDA.




3.5 Close the stock variation session in Shippingbo
- Go to the menu Stock -> Stock variation session :

- Click on Close the session of the desired session:

A message appears informing you that once the session is closed, it will no longer be possible to connect:

Once closed, you can thenDownload the PDF or CSV summary for archiving or control:

📢Attention :
The summary is accessible uniquely after the session has ended.
4. Example of practical application
You are an e-commerce merchant You're in the ready-to-wear sector and have just received a new collection. You want to quickly update your stock.
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You open a stock variation session on your PDA.
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You select “Add” and scan all the received products.
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Once finished, you close the session from the Shippingbo interface.
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You then download the session summary to send to your accounting team.
Result : Your inventory is up to date, errors are avoided, and you have downloadable proof of transactions.
To go further 🛫:
- Add/Remove stock using your PDA in the advanced warehouse
- Add/Remove from stock outside the advanced warehouse
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