Storage location management — when things get too complicated!
Struggling to sort through your locations?
Odoo gives you great flexibility when it comes to managing inventory and storage locations. But the more locations you handle, the more flexibility can become a source of confusion. By default, Odoo displays all storage locations — including ones that haven't been used in a long time. That means temporary spaces, seasonal areas, or even locations under maintenance still show up, even if they're no longer relevant to your current operations.
As a result, your interface can quickly become cluttered, making it hard to tell which locations are actually in use and which ones are obsolete.
When storage locations pile up, errors are never far behind
One of the biggest risks of a poorly organized location management system is human error. The more locations appear on the screen, the harder it is for operators to navigate the list.
It’s all too easy for someone to select a location that should no longer be used, leading to stock discrepancies, inventory inconsistencies, and even order processing delays. When this confusion scales up, it directly affects your team’s productivity and the reliability of your logistics operations.
The solution — “Inventory Location” by Captivea!
The app that changes the game
To tackle the challenges of managing storage locations in Odoo, Captivea offers an effective solution: the Inventory Location app. Compatible with Odoo versions 16, 17, and 18, this app lets you hide unused or outdated locations, giving your teams a cleaner and more practical interface. By filtering out irrelevant locations, logistics operators gain better visibility and reduce the risk of stock handling errors.
The main goal of the app is to simplify storage management by showing only active and relevant locations. This helps you streamline warehouse organization and improve the accuracy of your inventory data.
The Inventory Location app is available for download on the Odoo Apps Store. Installation is quick and straightforward, so you can start using its features right away and make your inventory management more efficient.
How does it work?
The Inventory Location app plugs directly into Odoo’s inventory module. Once installed, it adds a new option that lets you control the visibility of unused locations — without deleting them.
Each storage location now has a “hidden” field. Simply check this box, and the location will no longer appear in dropdown menus during stock operations like transfers, receipts, or deliveries. This prevents confusion without affecting any historical data linked to that location.
And if a location becomes relevant again — for example, when reopening an area, rotating stock, or dealing with seasonal storage — just uncheck the option to make it visible once more. The data remains intact, and you keep full control over which locations are shown to your teams.
Learn more about the Odoo Inventory Location app by Captivea
What you gain with Inventory Location by CAPTIVEA!
Discover the immediate benefits
With Inventory Location, navigating through your storage locations becomes much more intuitive. By keeping only active locations visible, you make your operators' work easier while minimizing the risk of handling errors.
Even with a complex warehouse structure, Odoo’s interface stays clear and easy to read — helping your teams stay reactive on the ground and ensuring smoother stock movements.
When to use Inventory Location
The Inventory Location app by Captivea is especially useful in the following situations:
- Temporary or seasonal locations:
Businesses managing seasonal stocks, such as those in the textile, apparel, or seasonal food sectors, can use this feature to hide locations that are only active during certain times of the year. For example, locations dedicated to Christmas or summer products can be hidden, freeing up visual space in Odoo during off-peak periods. - Storage areas under maintenance:
In industrial companies or warehouses where certain locations are temporarily out of service for maintenance, the app allows these areas to be hidden. For instance, a location undergoing a logistical update (such as reorganization or cleaning) or a space awaiting renovation can be hidden to avoid confusion during its downtime. - Managing obsolete stock:
For businesses that need to handle obsolete or end-of-life products, such as in the electronics or retail sectors, the app allows these unused locations to be hidden. For instance, a warehouse containing end-of-line products can hide these locations to prevent them from being included in active stock management processes. - Optimizing locations in high-turnover warehouses:
In large-scale distribution environments, such as e-commerce or logistics warehouses, the app can help by temporarily hiding locations used for transitional stock or areas with low stock items. This allows operators to focus only on products currently for sale.
Inventory Location by Captivea simplifies storage location management in Odoo by quickly hiding unused areas while preserving data integrity. With this app, businesses gain clarity and efficiency, reducing selection errors and streamlining inventory management. Whether for seasonal locations, maintenance zones, or optimizing the display in high-turnover environments, this solution is a real asset for improving logistical operations.
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