In the inventory transfer process, what is the last status before the items are received by the "to" location?

In the inventory transfer process, the last status before the items are received by the "to" location is referred to as "Pending receipt." This status indicates that the items have been transferred from the source location but have not yet been acknowledged or recorded as received at the destination location.

When an inventory transfer is initiated, it typically goes through various stages. Initially, the transfer might be created and possibly set to "Pending transfer," where it awaits processing. Next, during the approval phase, it may be set to "Pending approval" if approval workflows are in place. Once the transfer is executed, it is marked as "Pending fulfillment" while it is actively being shipped. Finally, the status changes to "Pending receipt" indicating that the receiving location is expecting the items and is preparing to acknowledge their arrival.

This progression is a critical part of inventory management as it ensures that each step of the transfer is documented properly, allowing for accurate inventory tracking and management throughout the process.