Research Management - Stock Control - Employee View
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| Item ID | Item Name | Category | Quantity in Stock | Location | Last Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 Laptop Dell XPS 13 Electronics 25 Room A-204 2024-06-15 In Stock | ||||||
| 1002 Printer HP LaserJet Electronics In Stock | ||||||
| 1003 Office Chair Ergonomic Furniture Low Stock | ||||||
| 1004 Whiteboard 4x6 ft Reorder Required | ||||||
| 1005 Projector BenQ In Stock |
Research Management Stock Control – Employee View Excel Template
This comprehensive Excel template is specifically designed for Research Management teams operating under a Stock Control system, with an intuitive interface tailored for the Employee View. It enables laboratory technicians, research assistants, and project staff to autonomously track inventory levels of critical research materials — from chemical reagents and biological samples to specialized equipment consumables — while ensuring compliance with institutional protocols and minimizing waste. By centralizing real-time stock data in a structured, user-friendly format, this template enhances accountability, reduces procurement delays, and supports data-driven decision-making in academic and industrial R&D environments.
Sheet Names
- Inventory Dashboard – Central hub displaying live KPIs and alerts.
- Stock Register – Master log of all inventory items, updated by employees daily.
- Requisition Log – Track requests for replenishment or new materials.
- Safety & Expiry Alerts – Monitors expiration dates and hazardous material status.
- User Guidelines – Step-by-step instructions for all users.
Table Structures and Columns
The core of the template is the Stock Register, structured as a dynamic Excel Table named “Tbl_Inventory” with the following columns:
- Item ID (Text) – Unique alphanumeric identifier (e.g., R-001-2024) assigned by lab admin.
- Item Name (Text) – Full description of the item (e.g., “TRIZOL Reagent, 50mL”).
- Category (Text) – Classification: Chemical, Biological, Equipment Consumable, Standard Labware.
- Supplier (Text) – Vendor or distributor name.
- Current Quantity (Number) – Units currently available in stock. Updated by employees upon usage or receipt.
- Total Ordered (Number) – Total units received since first acquisition.
- Minimum Stock Level (Number) – Threshold below which an alert is triggered (e.g., 2 units).
- Units per Package (Number) – Quantity in one sealed package or container.
- Date Received (Date) – Date item was added to inventory.
- Expiry Date (Date) – Critical for biologicals and chemicals. Auto-calculates shelf life from batch data.
- Last Updated By (Text) – Automatically populated with the Windows username via VBA or Excel’s USER.NAME function.
- Last Updated Date (Date/Time) – Timestamp of last edit, generated using NOW() function with manual trigger button.
- Status (Text) – Auto-generated: “In Stock,” “Low,” “Expired,” or “Out of Stock.”
Formulas Required
- Status Column:
=IF([@Expiry Date] - Days Until Expiry:
=MAX(0,[@[Expiry Date]]-TODAY())– Used for conditional formatting and priority sorting. - Total Inventory Value:
In Dashboard:
=SUMPRODUCT(Tbl_Inventory[Current Quantity], Tbl_Inventory[Unit Cost])– Requires a hidden “Unit Cost” column populated by admin. - Requisition Flag: In Requisition Log, auto-populates item name and quantity needed when Status = “Low” using INDEX/MATCH formulas linked to Stock Register.
Conditional Formatting
- Expired Items: Red fill with white bold text.
- Low Stock (≤ Min Level): Yellow background, dark border.
- Last Updated > 7 Days Ago: Light gray text to prompt review.
- Expiry within 30 Days: Orange highlight for proactive planning.
User Instructions
Every employee must follow these steps daily:
- Login with Windows credentials – The template auto-records your username for accountability.
- Update Stock Register – After using or receiving an item, navigate to the “Stock Register” sheet, find your Item ID, and edit the “Current Quantity” cell. Do not add new items — contact lab manager for approval.
- Submit Requisitions – If status shows “Low,” click the green ‘Request Replenishment’ button to auto-generate a log entry in the Requisition Log sheet.
- Review Alerts Weekly – Check the “Safety & Expiry Alerts” tab for items expiring soon. Do not dispose of expired materials without approval.
- Never Edit Protected Columns – Item ID, Supplier, and Unit Cost are locked to preserve data integrity.
Example Rows (Stock Register)
| Item ID | Item Name | Category | Current Quantity | Min Stock Level | Expiry Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-001-2024 | TRIZOL Reagent, 50mL | Chemical | 3 | 2 | 15/11/2024 | |
| R-047-2023 | E. coli DH5α Strain (Lyophilized) | |||||
| R-047-2023 | E. coli DH5α Strain (Lyophilized) | Biological | 1 | |||
| R-128-2024 | ||||||
| R-128-2024 | ||||||
