documentation/inventory/overview/start/setup.rst

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How to setup Odoo inventory?
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The Odoo Inventory application has an implementation guide that you
should follow to configure it. It's a step-by-step manual with links to
the different screens you need.

Once you have installed the **Inventory** application, click on
the top-right progress bar to get access to the implementation guide.

.. image:: media/setup01.png
   :align: center

The implementation guide helps you through the following steps:

1. Setup your warehouse

2. Import your vendors

3. Import your products

4. Make the initial inventory

5. Configure your sales and purchase flows

6. Set-up replenishment mechanisms

7. Configure advanced features like package, traceability, routes and
   inventory valuation.

.. image:: media/setup02.png
   :align: center

.. note::

	If you want to set up operations with barcode scanner in your
	warehouse, you should install the **Barcode** application that adds
	features on top of the inventory application. The barcode application
	will guide you to configure and use your scanner optimally.