This field on the Stocking tab of the Inventory Maintenance window is the number of stocking units to use when ordering this item from the primary vendor. For example, if you must order six of this item when you order from the primary vendor, type 6. If you want the system to suggest order quantities, you must enter the order multiple. The Suggested Order Report (RSO) uses this field to help calculate the order quantity. If the primary vendor allows you to buy in smaller quantities than the manufacturer allows, this quantity may be different than the standard package.
For example:
You stock a box of bolts (100 bolts/box) by the each. The number of stocking units is 100. The primary vendor requires you to order by the box, so type 100 in this field.
This field is numeric. You can enter up to five numbers. The default is 1.