Do you create the items that you sell? Maybe you make to order. Surely, you wouldn't need an inventory management system. Or would you?
When you make things, it is quite possible that the items you order and stock are only components of what you sell. It is especially important to keep track of your inventory in this case. Knowing your current stock levels will let you reorder with confidence. Knowing the average unit cost of your 'ingredients' will give you clarity when setting prices.
In a more conventional retail scenario, you'd record the cost of items you order and their unit sale amounts. Seeing the profitability of an item is simple.
You may need to track things a little differently. If you draw from large amounts of bulk material, it may not be practical to calculate exactly how much a custom piece cost you to make. Whether it is pounds of flour or dozens of flowers, Stockpile has you covered by keeping things open and flexible. You can track your creation as an item with a sale price and 'sell' your components as you use them without one. You'll just have to look at the overall picture with the Transaction Report to see how it is all working out.
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