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Audience: Customer
Module: Inventory
Time to read: 4 minutes
Applies to: All plans
Quick answer
Inventory items represent physical products, materials, or components used or sold by your business.
Common inventory types
Depending on your business, inventory may include:
• Finished goods
• Raw materials
• Components or parts
• Consumables
Why classification matters
Correct item types support:
• Accurate costing
• Proper stock tracking
• Clean reporting
Best practice
Define inventory items clearly before using them in sales or manufacturing.
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