Infor SyteLine3 min readNetray Engineering TeamUpdated March 4, 2025

How to Configure Multi-Site Inventory in SyteLine

SyteLine's multi-site inventory capabilities allow manufacturers to manage stock across multiple warehouses, plants, and distribution centers within a single database instance. Proper configuration ensures accurate inventory visibility, streamlined inter-site transfers, and consolidated planning across all locations. This guide covers site setup, item sharing, transfer workflows, and enterprise-wide inventory reporting in CloudSuite Industrial.

Configure Sites and Warehouses

Begin on the Sites form (Sites IDO) under Administration > Sites to define each physical location. Each site operates as an independent entity with its own chart of accounts, inventory parameters, and planning settings. Within each site, configure warehouses on the Warehouses form (Whses IDO) with locations, zones, and storage attributes. Set the default site on User Preferences and configure site-level Inventory Parameters for each location. The Multi-Site Parameters form under Administration controls cross-site behaviors including transfer pricing methods and demand sharing rules.

Define each physical location as a site on the Sites form with unique site ID
Configure warehouses and storage locations within each site on Warehouses form
Set site-specific Inventory Parameters for costing, planning, and transaction rules
Configure cross-site behaviors on Multi-Site Parameters form including transfer pricing

Set Up Item Sharing and Cross-Site Visibility

On the Items form, items can be shared across sites or site-specific. Use the Item Warehouse form (ItemWhse IDO) to activate items at specific site-warehouse combinations. Configure site-specific costs, planning parameters, and replenishment rules per item-site. The Cross-Site Inventory Inquiry form provides real-time visibility into stock levels across all sites. For planning, configure the Item Planning Parameters form per site to set independent reorder points, safety stock, and lead times. The MRP/APS planning engine considers cross-site supply when the Multi-Site Planning flag is enabled.

Activate items at each site-warehouse combination on Item Warehouse form
Set site-specific costs, safety stock, and lead times on Item Planning Parameters
Use Cross-Site Inventory Inquiry for real-time enterprise-wide stock visibility
Enable Multi-Site Planning flag to include cross-site supply in MRP calculations

Configure Inter-Site Transfer Orders and Pricing

Create transfer orders between sites using the Inter-Site Transfer form (InterSiteTransfer IDO) under Inventory > Transfers. Configure transfer pricing methods on Multi-Site Parameters—options include standard cost, transfer cost, or cost-plus markup. Define default shipping methods, transit times, and in-transit warehouses for each site pair on the Site-to-Site Shipping form. SyteLine creates paired transactions: a shipment at the source site and a receipt at the destination site, maintaining inventory accuracy and proper GL accounting throughout the transfer lifecycle.

Create inter-site transfers on Inter-Site Transfer form with source and destination sites
Configure transfer pricing method (standard cost, transfer cost, or markup) per site pair
Define transit times and in-transit warehouses on Site-to-Site Shipping form
Track in-transit inventory separately with automatic receipt processing at destination

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sites can SyteLine support in a single database?

SyteLine supports up to 99 sites in a single database instance, though most implementations run 3-15 sites effectively. Performance considerations start around 20+ sites with heavy transaction volumes. Each site maintains independent inventory, planning, and financial records while sharing master data. For implementations exceeding 15 sites, consider Infor's multi-tenant deployment model or database partitioning strategies to maintain sub-second query response times.

Can MRP plan across multiple SyteLine sites automatically?

Yes, enable cross-site planning in Multi-Site Parameters by setting the Multi-Site Planning flag. MRP will consider available inventory at other sites as potential supply sources when generating planned orders. Configure supply priority rules to determine which sites supply demand first. Cross-site planning adds approximately 20-30% to MRP processing time but typically reduces total enterprise inventory by 10-15% through better allocation of existing stock.

How does SyteLine handle transfer pricing for intercompany sites?

SyteLine supports three transfer pricing methods configurable per site pair on Multi-Site Parameters: Standard Cost (uses item standard cost), Transfer Cost (a separately maintained cost field), and Cost Plus Markup (percentage added to source cost). For intercompany transfers requiring arm's-length pricing, use the Transfer Cost method with tax-compliant pricing. The system generates proper intercompany AR/AP entries automatically, supporting compliance across 2-10 legal entities.

Key Takeaways

1Configure Sites and Warehouses: Begin on the Sites form (Sites IDO) under Administration > Sites to define each physical location. Each site operates as an independent entity with its own chart of accounts, inventory parameters, and planning settings.
2Set Up Item Sharing and Cross-Site Visibility: On the Items form, items can be shared across sites or site-specific. Use the Item Warehouse form (ItemWhse IDO) to activate items at specific site-warehouse combinations.
3Configure Inter-Site Transfer Orders and Pricing: Create transfer orders between sites using the Inter-Site Transfer form (InterSiteTransfer IDO) under Inventory > Transfers. Configure transfer pricing methods on Multi-Site Parameters—options include standard cost, transfer cost, or cost-plus markup.

Managing inventory across multiple locations? Netray's SyteLine architects can design and implement multi-site inventory strategies that optimize stock levels and streamline transfers.

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