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Suppliers and items

Add an inventory supplier and create a stocked item.

Create the supplier before any item that references it. This keeps purchase orders, contact details, and stock reporting connected.

Add a supplier

Open Inventory → Suppliers and click Add Supplier. Enter the supplier name, code, permitted contact details, website, address, and notes.

The supplier list

The add supplier form

Add an item

Open Items, click Add Item, and provide the name, SKU, category, supplier, quantity, stock limits, unit cost, and storage location. Add lot and expiry data when it applies.

The inventory item list

The add inventory item form

Review stock health

Return to the dashboard and confirm that quantity, valuation, category, and attention status are correct.

Use unique SKUs and supplier codes so the same material is not created twice.

Next: Purchase orders.

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