Inventory

How to add opening stock

Updated 7 May 2026 · Featured guide
Enter the stock quantity you already have when creating an inventory item.

Opening stock is the quantity you have before Bizwazi starts tracking new movements.

Steps

  1. Count the physical stock.
  2. Open Inventory.
  3. Create or edit the item.
  4. Enter the current stock quantity.
  5. Set the low-stock alert level if needed.
  6. Save the item.

Good practice

  • Count carefully before entering opening stock.
  • Do not guess important stock quantities if you can count them.

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