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    • New User Training Series

      IN PROGESS - Designed to walk you through the essentials and help you start using the platform with confidence.

    • 377 Video Manual

      These bite-sized videos make learning simple.

    • Implementation

      Your launch pad for Yellow Dog Inventory. Foundational setup steps, configuration guidance, and best practices to take you from kickoff to go-live.

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      In-depth documentation to help you master Yellow Dog.

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    • Checklists

      Step-by-step guides to help you complete tasks accurately and consistently.

    • Installation

      Ready to dive in? Learn how to install Yellow Dog Inventory here.

    • Yellow Dog Basics

      New to Yellow Dog? Start with the basics.

    • Item Management

      Proper item management is the first step to inventory success!

    • Purchasing

      Find guidance on how to order, receive, and keep your inventory up to date.

    • Worksheets

      Tools to simply your purchasing process and other workflows.

    • Stand Sheets

      Used by Concessions client to manage events.

    • Physical Inventory

      Everything you need to plan, count, and reconcile—without the stress.

    • Reports

      Your source for turning data into decisions.

    • Common Setup

      From vendors to levels this is where you start getting Yellow Dog to work for you.

    • System Setup

      Behind every smooth inventory day is a solid system setup.

    • Yellow Dog Apps

      Your inventory’s sidekick—including mobile, web and desktop applications.

    • Hardware

      Yellow Dog provides the essential hardware to simplify and supercharge your inventory operations.

    • Integration Management

      Here’s where you’ll manage your POS, troubleshoot syncs, and keep everything flowing.

    • Resources

      Need an extra helping hand? We've got you covered with these additional resources.

    • Webinar Series

      Quick, practical sessions packed with real-world tips, product insights, and best practices to help you get more out of YD.

    • Popular Articles

    • How To: Find Your Yellow Dog Inventory Version

      Understanding which version of Yellow Dog Inventory you're using is essential when exploring new features, as some enhancements and functionalities are specific to certain versions. All client types can benefit from knowing their Yellow Dog Inventory ...

    • Feature Overview: Par & Re-Order Points

      Par levels and reorder points help streamline purchasing in Yellow Dog. Par level is the ideal quantity to keep on hand. Reorder point is the minimum quantity that triggers reordering. You can update par and reorder points in the following locations: ...

    • How To: Install the Zebra ZD411 Printer Driver

      End user · Yellow Dog Inventory 2026 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT When you install the correct driver, Windows can communicate with your Zebra ZD411 printer so it prints labels and tags reliably from Yellow Dog Inventory. Without the driver, the ZD411 will not ...

    • FAQs: What are Bins?

      End user · Yellow Dog Inventory 2026 Question: What are Bins? Answer: Bins are optional location identifiers that specify exactly where an item is stored. The Bin field is free text, so you can use letters or numbers. You don’t need to create bins in ...

    • Food and Beverage User Manual

      The Food & Beverage User Manual is your key to understanding the potential of Yellow Dog. Whether you're a first-time user or a seasoned pro, this detailed manual will help you understand how to best utilize your Yellow Dog Inventory system. Download ...

    • Recent Articles

    • Food & Beverage Inventory: Keep Your System Healthy. Keep Your Operation Sharp.

      In this session, we take a deep dive into the tools and best practices that keep your F&B inventory running cleanly — from the WatchDog report to end-of-month checklists, manual sales entries, and more. Whether you're troubleshooting item issues or ...

    • Feature Overview: EPC Location

      End user · Yellow Dog Inventory 2026 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Finding one RFID-tagged item on a busy floor can mean walking the whole area. EPC Location narrows that to a guided approach: pick the item, and the handheld reads its tag and shows a live ...

    • How To: Locate an Item with EPC Location

      End user · Yellow Dog Inventory 2026 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT EPC Location turns a blind floor search into a guided one: pick the item you need, then follow a live signal straight to its RFID tag. Use it whenever you know what you’re looking for but not ...

    • Quick Reference: VendorPN on Requests

      End user · Yellow Dog Inventory 2026 WHY IT'S IMPORTANT VendorPN (vendor part number) is the identifier a specific vendor uses for an item. On a Request, it tells Yellow Dog which of a vendor's part numbers you intend to order against, and it ...

    • Concessions: System Maintenance

      Join our team as we review best practices for keeping your system and season running strong <br> Recording Date: 7/15/26 Check it out: During the webinar we shared tons of helpful links! Don't miss out on these resources by reviewing the ...