> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.relyant.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Supply requests overview

> Let staff request items from stock, then approve and hand them out

Supply requests let staff ask for items that are already in your inventory, such as stationery or cleaning supplies. The requester picks items from a storage location's catalog. An approver accepts or rejects the request, and stock staff dispense the items.

To open it, in the left sidebar, click **Supply Requests** under **Requests**.

## How a supply request flows

1. A requester picks a storage location, adds items to a basket, and submits the request. For an item with variants, such as uniform sizes, the requester picks the variant.
2. An approver approves or rejects it from the request or from [Approvals](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/approvals.md).
3. Stock staff dispense the items, all at once or in batches. Dispensed stock is deducted from the location, from the variant's own stock when the line has one.
4. Once every item is dispensed or the request is closed out, it's **Ready for Collection**, and the requester is emailed.
5. Stock staff mark the request **Completed** when it's collected.

## Supply request statuses

| Status | Meaning |
| - | - |
| **Draft** | Saved but not submitted |
| **Submitted** | Waiting for approval |
| **Approved** | Approved and ready to dispense |
| **Rejected** | Declined, with an optional reason |
| **Dispensing** | Some items have been dispensed |
| **Ready for Collection** | Dispensing is finished and the requester can collect |
| **Completed** | Collected and closed |
| **Cancelled** | Cancelled by the requester or staff |

## Find requests

Use the **All** and **Created by Me** tabs at the top of the list. You can also search, filter by **Status** and **Created Date**, or click a count in the status row to show one status, such as **Submitted** or **Approved**.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Requesters and members can create, view, and edit supply requests. A custom role only needs supply request permissions to raise a request. It doesn't need inventory or settings access. Approving and dispensing need the Owner or Admin role, or a custom role with those permissions. Who approves a request can also be set by a [workflow](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/approvals.md#who-approves).

## How-to guides

> [card] [Submit a supply request](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/supply-requests/submit-a-supply-request.md)
>
> Pick items from stock and send your request.

> [card] [Review and fulfil](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/supply-requests/review-and-fulfil.md)
>
> Approve requests, dispense items, and complete them.

> [card] [Supply request settings](https://docs.relyant.app/stock/settings.md#supply-requests)
>
> Control stock checks, locations, and custom fields.


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