Inventory, ERP and operations
How do I connect sales, inventory, purchasing, and accounting?
Define the order-to-cash and purchasing flow across the four functions. A sale should affect demand and inventory, purchasing should respond to stock needs, and accounting should receive approved financial events without re-entry. Use shared IDs and clear ownership so updates do not conflict.
What to check
- What event creates demand?
- Which system owns inventory and financial status?
- Are product, customer, and order IDs consistent across systems?