How to create Inventory types
Inventory Types categorize and manage stock, grouping similar items for easier management and location within a business's inventory system.
Browsing a Inventory Type
Steps:
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Navigate to Manage > Inventories.
- Click on the hyperlink Inventory Types.
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Review Existing Types:
- The main screen will display a list of all current inventory types, such as Office Supplies or Cleaning Supplies.
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Using Filters:
- Apply filters if you need to find a specific type of inventory. The filters will help narrow down your search.
Creating a New Inventory Type
On the Inventory Types browse page, do the following.
Steps:
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Click on CREATE A NEW INVENTORY TYPE button to start defining a new category.
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Fill in the INVENTORY TYPE NAME field with a descriptive name for the new inventory category.
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Save the New Type:
- Click 'SAVE' to add the new inventory type to the system.
- Alternatively, click 'SAVE & CLOSE' to save and return to the main Inventory Types list.
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Post-Creation:
- Once created, the new inventory type will appear in the list on the main Inventory Types screen.
- You can create additional types by clicking CREATE ANOTHER INVENTORY TYPE.