Warehouses Overview
Warehouses are the physical locations where your inventory is stored. In Tether, warehouses are essential for tracking stock levels, planning replenishment, and managing transfers.What is a Warehouse?
A warehouse represents any location that holds inventory:- Distribution centers
- Retail stores
- 3PL facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Fulfillment centers
The Warehouses Dashboard
Navigate to Inventory → Warehouses to access the warehouse dashboard.Dashboard Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Warehouse List | All warehouses displayed in a data table |
| Search | Find warehouses by name or code |
| Create Button | Add new warehouses |
Creating a Warehouse
Enter Warehouse Information
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Code | Yes | Short identifier (2-10 characters, letters, numbers, and underscores only) |
| Warehouse Name | Yes | Descriptive display name (up to 100 characters) |
| Description | No | Additional details about the warehouse (up to 500 characters) |
| Address | No | Physical location of the warehouse |
| Contact Information | No | Phone, email, or other contact details |
Warehouse Detail View
Click on a warehouse to open its detail page with multiple tabs:Overview Tab
The Overview tab displays basic warehouse information and lead time settings. Warehouse details shown:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Warehouse Code | Short identifier |
| Warehouse Name | Display name |
| Management | Internally Managed or Externally Managed |
| Description | Additional details (if set) |
| Address | Physical location (street, city, state/province, postal code, country) |
| Contact Information | Contact name, email, and phone (if set) |
| Created Date | When the warehouse was added |
| Last Modified | When the warehouse was last updated |
Inventory Tab
View inventory at this warehouse:- All SKUs with stock
- Inventory levels by state (sellable, committed, etc.)
- Health status indicators
- Quick filters
Transactions Tab
Transaction history for this warehouse:- Incoming orders
- Outgoing transfers
- Recent activity
- Pending transactions
Inventory Settings Tab
Configure SKU-warehouse assignments for this warehouse. This determines which SKUs are tracked and managed at this location.Replenishment Settings Tab
Configure inventory and forecast settings specific to this warehouse, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and overstock thresholds.Externally Managed Warehouses
Warehouses can be flagged as Externally Managed:| Management Type | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Internally Managed | Standard warehouse managed within Tether |
| Externally Managed | Warehouse managed by a third party (e.g., 3PL, supplier). Displayed with an “Externally Managed” badge |
Externally managed warehouses may be linked to suppliers. See Supplier Held Inventory for details.
Multi-Warehouse Operations
When you have multiple warehouses:Inventory Allocation
- Each SKU can have inventory in multiple warehouses
- Inventory is tracked separately by location
- Supply plan considers warehouse-specific needs
Transfers
Move inventory between warehouses:- Create a Transfer Order
- Specify source and destination
- Select SKUs and quantities
- Submit the transfer
Fulfillment Rules
Configure which warehouses fulfill which channels:- Warehouse A → Shopify US
- Warehouse B → Amazon
- Warehouse C → Wholesale
Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Naming Conventions
Use consistent, meaningful names:
- Include location: “Chicago DC”, “LA Warehouse”
- Include type: “3PL-ShipBob”, “Retail-NYC”
- Use codes: “CHI-01”, “LA-01”
Code Standards
Code Standards
Keep codes short and systematic:
- 2-10 characters
- Letters, numbers, and underscores only
- Uppercase letters recommended
- Include region if multi-location
Address Accuracy
Address Accuracy
Maintain accurate addresses:
- Used for lead time calculations
- Needed for shipping integrations
- Important for reporting
Regular Audits
Regular Audits
Periodically verify warehouse data:
- Is inventory accurate?
- Are addresses current?
- Are lead times still correct?
Common Operations
Viewing Warehouse Inventory
- Open warehouse detail page
- Go to Inventory tab
- See all SKUs with stock at this location
Checking Warehouse Health
- Go to Inventory → Overview
- Filter by the warehouse
- Review alerts and health status
Creating a Transfer
- Go to Transactions
- Create new Transfer Order
- Select source and destination warehouses
- Add SKUs and quantities
- Submit
Troubleshooting
Warehouse Not Showing in Dropdowns
Possible causes:- No inventory at warehouse
- Filter is excluding it
- Verify filters include all warehouses
- Ensure warehouse is configured for the operation
Inventory Mismatch
Possible causes:- Pending transactions not completed
- Sync delay from integrations
- Data entry error
- Check pending transactions
- Wait for sync to complete
- Review transaction history for discrepancies
Next Steps
Lead Time Configuration
Set up transfer times
Inventory Dashboard
Monitor warehouse inventory
Transactions
Create transfers and orders
Inventory Settings
Configure fulfillment rules