Material reservations
Can stock be reserved without losing visibility of physical quantity?
Know My Parts separates physical stock from available stock, so material can be reserved for builds while teams still understand what exists on the shelf.
Last reviewed: June 2026
Reservations protect planned work
A reservation should make material unavailable for competing builds without pretending the physical stock disappeared.
Availability changes with context
The same component may be on hand, reserved, quarantined, expected or already picked, and those states matter for readiness checks.
History prevents silent conflicts
Reservation, release, pick and consumption events should leave a record so teams can understand why availability changed.
Frequently asked questions
Does reserving stock reduce the on-hand quantity?
No. A reservation lowers available stock for other builds while the physical on-hand quantity stays visible and unchanged.
Can a reservation be released or moved to another build?
Yes. Reservations can be released, reduced or reassigned, and each change is recorded so availability stays explainable.
What happens when two builds need the same component?
Availability checks surface the conflict before picking, so the shortage is resolved by purchasing, substitution or prioritisation instead of a silent overwrite.