1. What is Channel Inventory

Inventory is typically categorized into two main types: manufacturer inventory and channel inventory. Channel inventory primarily refers to stock held by various levels of agents/Distributors. Manufacturers often clear inventory by transferring stock from their own warehouses to the channel, as final sales must still be completed through the channel. Therefore, clearing channel inventory is the key to effectively reducing overall stock levels.

The Channel Inventory Management system enables brands/enterprises to quickly and accurately track channel inventory and distribution data, providing an end-to-end Inventory Management solution from manufacturers to Terminal outlets.

2. How to Enable Channel Inventory

2.1 Prerequisites for Enabling Channel Inventory

• You must first enable Type B Inventory before activating Channel Inventory.
• If Type A Inventory is enabled, Channel Inventory cannot be activated.

2.2 Enabling Channel Inventory

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• Navigate to: CRM Administration > Business Rule Management > Inventory Management > Plugin Management, then enable the Channel Inventory Management plugin.