Format a CSV Inventory File
Inventory CSV files from warehouse management systems and e-commerce platforms drive purchasing, fulfillment, and reporting workflows. This example shows a product inventory with stock levels, reorder points, and category assignments. The CSV viewer renders columns clearly so you can spot zero-stock items and products below their reorder threshold at a glance. Validate column count consistency before importing to an ERP.
Example
sku,name,category,in_stock,reserved,available,reorder_point,cost,price KB-100,Wireless Keyboard,Electronics,45,5,40,10,32.00,79.99 HUB-200,USB-C Hub,Electronics,12,2,10,5,18.00,49.99 MS-300,Monitor Stand,Furniture,3,0,3,8,12.00,34.99 LAMP-500,Desk Lamp,Furniture,0,0,0,5,10.00,28.99 CAM-400,Webcam 1080p,Electronics,28,4,24,10,35.00,89.99
FAQ
- What is the difference between in_stock and available?
- in_stock is the total quantity in the warehouse. reserved is stock committed to pending orders. available = in_stock - reserved, representing what can still be ordered.
- How do I find products below their reorder point?
- In a spreadsheet use a formula like =IF(available<reorder_point,"Reorder","OK"). In SQL, use WHERE available < reorder_point after importing the CSV.
- How do I update inventory from a CSV file?
- Use the CSV to SQL INSERT or UPSERT converter to generate SQL from the file. Most inventory systems also provide direct CSV import functionality in their admin UI.
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