Google Sheets allows you to use it to do inventory management so that you can keep track of your inventory and thereby easily respond to trends, maintain profitability, and prevent items from going out of stock. To do so, you can use any of the following methods:
If you need a versatile and accessible platform for inventory management, Google Sheets can be a solution. With its real-time collaboration features, intuitive design, and integration with other Google services, setting up from scratch a spreadsheet for your inventory becomes very efficient, although you may need some skill to craft some complex formulas.
Step 1: Set up the columns’ headers
In your spreadsheet in Google Sheets, which you can easily create by typing “sheets.new” on your browser’s address bar, start by designating the first row for column headers. These headers will organize your inventory data. Common headers include: Item Name, Item ID or SKU, Description, Quantity in Stock, Unit Price, Total Value, Date Added, Supplier, and Location.
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