Navigating cieLocation

cieLocation is a free mobile app that provides you with an instant way of identifying and relocating inventory items at your facility. For more information on getting setup, view our helpfile here.

Getting Started:

1. Download cieLocation from the app store.
2. Contact the support team to have your account setup for our mobile apps if you haven't already.
3. Upon opening the app, you will be prompted for your credentials. Enter them.

Things to Note:

There are three main features of cieLocation. They are:

Navigating the App:

Once you login, you will be prompted with the features listed above. Please make your selection to move forward.

Scan & Identify Inventory

1. To start, you can either search for the inventory using the inventory number OR the serial number. If you elect to scan a barcode, then it will be using the inventory number.
2. Once you have scanned the barcode, or have entered the ID number manually, information pertaining to the inventory lot will be shown. Information such as the product name, quantity, packaging type, serial number, supplier, and current warehouse/location.
3. To move the inventory from one warehouse location to another, use the Location field to input the location the material is moving to.

NOTE: Once you click Save, the warehouse location assigned to this item will update instantaneously, and will be reflected in cieTrade.net.

Stock Confirmation Check

1. There are two task methods available for this tool. You can search by Converting Job or by Receiving Ticket.
   1. The Receiving Ticket feature is scheduled to be released in Q1 of 2023.
2. Once the task method is selected, enter the ID number of the job, or worksheet and hit Find.
3. A list of the materials being brought in or consumed will appear. If you click on a product, you will be given three options pertaining to the stock check.
   1. Mark Found - inventory item has been located, which results in a green ⚫ to indicate.
   2. Mark NOT Found - inventory item has not been located, which results in a red ⚫ to indicate.
   3. Mark Unconfirmed - inventory item needs further review and confirmation before marking Found/Not Found.

Physical Stock Count

To setup and schedule a Physical Cycle Count, you must first establish it in cieTrade.net. Once created, it will be available to complete in cieLocation. For more information on creating or staging a physical stock count, see our helpfile here. Once you're in the Physical Stock Count page:

1. Select the Warehouse the stock count is taking place.
2. Select the Batch # or stock count ID number.
3. Begin scanning, or you can enter the inventory numbers manually into the Inventory Item (or Serial) Number field.
4. Once you have the inventory item pulled up, you can check it off.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Support Team via email to  support@cietrade.net.