IBM Sterling Store Inventory Management Implementation Guide

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IBM Sterling Store Inventory Management Implementation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing, configuring, and customizing Sterling Store Inventory Management 9.1.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

This implementation guide details how to set up IBM Sterling Store Inventory Management, covering system configuration, enterprise profiles, supply chain network modeling, product and category management, inbound and outbound processes, inventory rules, alert management, user security, store onboarding, and customization options.

Key takeaways

Configure units of measure, locales, currencies, and region schemas during initial system setup.

Define carriers, purchase order and transfer order receiving rules, and shipment modes for inbound processes.

Set inventory rules, count programs, supply and demand types, and availability safety factors.

Onboard model and follower stores with reason codes, identifiers, and order fulfillment settings.

Extend the application using user exits, custom alerts, themes, and menu customizations.

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