Knowledge base

Retail & inventory terms explained

Clear definitions of warehouse, POS, and stock-management concepts used in Intelyflow and Tanzanian retail — written for owners, managers, and staff.

Godown

Bulk warehouse storage before stock reaches retail shops.

Sell oldest stock first to cut expiry losses.

Checkout software that records sales and updates stock live.

Moving inventory between godown, shops, or branches.

Scan barcodes for faster checkout and accurate counts.

Formal supplier orders linked to incoming godown stock.

Running multiple shops with shared products and per-branch stock.

Monitor product dates to prevent shelf-life waste.

Track credit sales, balances, and payments per customer.