How Do I Add a New Item into Inventory?

This lesson will teach you how to add a new item into your inventory.

PriceBook

PriceBook

From the main menu, click on the "PriceBook" button.

Item Setup

Item Setup

From the pricebook menu, click on the "Item Setup" button.

Item Setup Module

Item Setup Module

The Item Setup screen is used to setup items in your inventory.

Add New Item

Add New Item

From the Item Setup screen, click on the "Add" button.

Add Item Number

Add Item Number

From the Add Item Number screen, type the PLU of the new item. Then click the "Ok" button.

Description

Description

(1) From the Item Setup screen, notice your new PLU is now displayed as the Item. Type a description for your new item. This description is what will show up on the register receipt when the item is sold.

(2) From the General tab, type in all applicable fields. Make sure to give the new item a department number.

Pricing Tab

Pricing Tab

From the Pricing tab, type in all applicable fields.

Flags

Flags

From the Flags tab, type in all applicable fields.

Vendors

Vendors

From the Vendor tab, type in all applicable fields.

Misc

Misc

From the Misc tab, type in all applicable fields. Then click the "Apply" button.

Item Setup Fields

For additional information on the definition and use of all optional fields in the Item Setup screen, please see What Are Item Setup Fields.