As a member, you can create networks within organisations you belong to, provided you have the necessary permissions. However, it’s generally recommended to let your officers handle the initial setup of networks to ensure proper organization and management.
We do not enforce a specific organisational structure on organisations! First ask your officers how they set up the organisation you belong to and follow their guidelines! For this guide, we assume that your organisation and its logistics network have been set up according to our recommended structure.
For more information on our recommended logistics network organisational structure, go to the Create a logistics network guide for Officers!
A logistics network in FoxStock is a system of interconnected stockpiles that allows for efficient management and distribution of resources within an organisation. It enables members to transfer items between stockpiles, monitor stock levels, and ensure that resources are available where they are needed most.
In most cases, it should look something like this:
You can see a diagram of your organisation’s logistics network on the Dashboard page once you log in! Select your organisation from the dropdown at the top-right corner if you belong to multiple organisations.
This might look complex at first, but don’t worry! As a member, you will mostly interact with individual stockpiles, and the network will help you understand how these stockpiles relate to each other.
What can I do with networks?
Networks are logical groups! They contain all of the stockpiles that belong to them, and can also contain other networks (because yes, networks can be nested in each other).
If you need a bird’s eye view of your logistics operations, you can look at the network level to see how stockpiles are grouped together. For example, if you want to see how many items in total are available in the “Frontline Logistics Network”, you can check the network’s total stock levels, which aggregates the stock levels of all stockpiles within that network.
In hub networks, you can even see the targets that officers have defined and immediately know which stockpiles need restocking or have excess items.