The inventory system that S2k uses is very sophisticated and yet fairly simple to run. However, we do run into a lot of issues with data entry and users understanding the system. To facilitate that here is a quick overview of the principles of how S2k calculates inventory and unit costing.
S2k is designed to be run under a multi-station system and as such, each unit can have different costs for each station and that must be understood. Many single site owners do not really appreciate this fact but this is how S2k is designed.
To maintain accurate inventory the following must be done:
1. Only complete departments can be inventoried and so all items within that department MUST be completely itemized in and out, no exception if you want correct inventory. The only exception to this is if you are using the S2k Cost/Retail system and only using the itemized to spot check certain items.
2. Correct delivery quantity and pricing must be applied to each and every invoice.
3. A starting inventory MUST be taken AFTER all costing is put into S2k and then all other items need to be zeroed out by S2k, this is an automated feature.
4. You must enter the same purchase SKU number, which the item will be sold under. If you purchase a parent SKU (i.e. a cigarette carton), then you must correctly setup the child assembly (cigarette pack) item so S2k will auto transfer the parent items and cost to the child.