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  1. Invoices | Inventory - Add units of measure (UOM) & weight to line items

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    submitted  ·  AdminKelly Munro (Community Manager, Xero) responded

    Hi everyone, we appreciate your input and sharing detail of how you'd like to see this developed to help suit the needs of your business.
    We want to upfront that we don't have plans for developing this in the next year. However looking further out to the future, our teams will continue to review and consider how they might build inventory in Xero to cater for units of measure.
    If you're after an immediate solution, it might be worth exploring connected apps that can integrate with Xero and cater for your business needs. As soon as there's any change or news around this to share we'll be sure to update our community and all of your interested in this, here.

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    Abdul Kalam commented  · 

    Inventory management is a core component of any accounting software—especially for trading or other businesses where goods movement, pricing accuracy, and stock control are vital. However, there is a noticeable gap in Xero’s current inventory and purchasing workflow that impacts internal controls and cost accuracy.

    At present, there is no mechanism in Xero that ensures the Storekeeper or Receiver is clearly informed about what exactly is expected to be received as per the Purchase Order. This creates a control issue—the receiving personnel may not have visibility over item descriptions, quantities, or agreed pricing, leaving room for errors, mismatches, or even misuse.

    Further compounding the issue is the lack of clarity and integration around units of measure (UOM). An item’s cost can vary significantly based on the UOM used (e.g., carton, box, unit), and if this is not clearly defined in the Purchase Order and matched at the time of receipt, the price comparison and procurement approval process becomes ineffective. This not only undermines cost control but can also lead to accounting discrepancies.