The Inventory module (also called Inventory Control) is a logical place to start setting up the distribution modules, as they center around inventory items. One common misconception is that the Inventory module is needed only if your company is selling "widgets" and needs to track the number of widgets in stock. In reality, the Dynamics GP Inventory module can also be used in many other situations. The following are two examples of non-conventional inventory uses:
Selling services: A company that sells services to customers can greatly speed up data entry and accuracy, as well as facilitate meaningful reporting, by setting up each service as an inventory item that does not track quantities. If the services are priced differently for each customer, different price levels can be set up and coded for the respective customers. If different services are coded to their own GL sales accounts, each item can be coded for the appropriate account. All of this can ensure that users entering...