Walk Through - Creating an Stock Control Database If you would like to try and create your own stock control database then read on. In this article we'll guide you through some step-by-step instructions for creating your own stock management database or stock control system in MS Access. We have also included some hints and tips based on our many years of experience creating Access databases for real businesses. To download the database we'll be making in this tutorial for free, click on the link above. ![]() Professional Microsoft Access Template Databases with full source code built in all Microsoft Access Form, Tables, Report and VBA. Cbl1960 wrote: > Is there an 2003 Access database out there to compile Quality Assurance > defects / issues? I assume you've already lookedt Microsoft's template sites? Dec 26, 2008 We are wanting to swap things over to access so we can. MS access data base for mfg and quality control. You can use the free Microsoft. ![]() You can also follow this tutorial using our YouTube video that explains each step and provides demonstrations to help you do it yourself; click on the link above to open the video in a new tab/window. Before you get started Please note that in order to follow this walkthrough, or run the free finished database linked above, you must have a full version of Microsoft Access installed on your computer. Plan It might sound obvious, but one of the most important points when creating your stock control database is deciding exactly what you need it to do, and what it is for. Getting the design right is much easier once you understand the purpose of the database. A well-designed database will be simpler to maintain, and to adapt later on if your requirements alter. For example, the simple database we are creating needs to be able to: • Log orders from customers • Track stock levels • Warn when parts need to be re-ordered Think about the details of the way your business works. Does each customer order one type of item at a time, or do your customers order a range of parts or items from you all at the same time? Do you have just one supplier for each part you stock? Do you order a range of items from each supplier or does each supplier just provide you with one type of item? Your design will also be different if you stock items for manufacturing rather than to sell on. Keep the answers to these questions in mind as we go into the next step. Define the tables required Information in a database is held in tables.
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