# Requests – Processing a Request for Inventory
## **Purpose**
The Requests page allows Inventory Management teams to review material requested from sites.\
Each request contains the item list, quantities, dates and supporting documents.
Once approved, the request automatically converts into a **Pending Delivery**, where adjustments and final dispatch preparation can be completed.
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[Learn about how to process a delivery](https://docs.cloudscaff.com/inventory-management/deliveries-overview-of-the-delivery-process)
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### **How to Access**
Open the Side Navigation → Select Inventory → Click the Requests tab
> **Note:**\
> If your role has the **Notification Permission** enabled, you will also receive an alert when a site submits a new request.
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[Learn about roles and permissions](https://docs.cloudscaff.com/settings/user-management/role-builder-add-or-update-roles)
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## **Processing a Request – Step-by-Step**
### **1. Identify New Submitted Requests**
When new material requests are submitted by a site user, the Requests tab will show a red alert counter.
Click **Requests** to open the list.
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### **2. View Submitted Requests**
The page displays grouped accordions:
* Submitted Requests
* Approved Requests
* Voided Requests
All new site requests will appear under **Submitted Requests**.
Use the search bar to filter by:
* Code
* Site name
* Customer
* Reference number
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### **3. Open the Request**
Click on the row of the request you want to process.
This opens the full **Request Form** submitted by the site.
> **Important notes:**
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> Request data is **not editable** at this stage.
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> You may only: **Approve Request or Void Request**
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### **4. Approving or Voiding the Request**
#### **If You Void the Request**
* The request moves to **Voided Requests** in the Inventory management section
* It also moves to **Voided Requests** under the site user’s view
* This prevents it from being processed or turned into a delivery
#### **If You Approve the Request**
Select **Yes** to continue.
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### **5. After Approval**
Once approved:
* The request is removed from **Submitted Requests**
* It moves into the **Approved Requests** accordion
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### **6. Converted to a Pending Delivery**
After approval, the request automatically converts into a **Pending Delivery**.
This is where the inventory team can make final adjustments before issuing stock to site.
In the Pending Delivery phase you can:
* Add items
* Remove items
* Edit quantities
* Change dates
* Edit drivers or notes
* Upload documents, photos, or videos
This flexibility allows the delivery to be prepared accurately before being issued to site.
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[Learn how to process a delivery](https://docs.cloudscaff.com/inventory-management/deliveries-overview-of-the-delivery-process)
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## **Process Flow Summary**
1. Site submits a Request
2. Notification appears (if permitted)
3. Open Requests tab in the inventory management section
4. Review Submitted Request
5. Approve or Void
6. If Approved → request converts into a Pending Delivery
7. Delivery team finalises quantities and dispatch
8. When delivered, the site will sign for receipt and stock becomes In-Use
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