Why is manufacturing and wholesale combined into one product from QuickBooks?
As we listened to what manufacturers and wholesalers really needed in a QuickBooks product, we realized that many of the features, tools, and reports you need to manage your business finances were similar. Additionally, many manufacturers also sell or distribute wholesale, and some wholesalers do simple manufacturing, or “kitting” of items together for sale. All of this made one product offering for your two industries a logical approach. To see how to use Manufacturing & Wholesale Edition primarily as a manufacturer or primarily as a wholesaler, you can view sample company files included in the product.