Establish dependable item records
Agree how products are identified, which units are used and who can create or change catalogue entries. Consistent item data makes purchasing, receiving and reporting easier to review.
Map stock movement end to end
Document how goods are ordered, received, inspected, stored, transferred, picked and dispatched. Include returns, damaged items and corrections; those exceptions are part of the real workflow too.
Define location and access rules
If stock is held in more than one location, agree how transfers are recorded and who approves adjustments. Make permissions clear so staff can do their work while sensitive changes remain reviewable.
Connect purchasing and fulfilment
Supplier records, reorder reviews, sales channels and accounting connections can be considered once the core inventory process is understood. Confirm what each integration sends and receives before relying on it operationally.
Start with useful reports
Choose a few reports that support concrete decisions, such as current quantities by location or a history of stock movement. Validate those reports against real transactions before expanding the system.