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# Considerations for Omnichannel Inventory

Keep these considerations in mind when designing your system.

- How to handle data imports from an external system of record, such as a WMS.
- Which physical and virtual inventory locations to include in the Omnichannel Inventory location graph.
    
    ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-commerce-inv_omnichannel_inventory-264-0-0-production-enus/43699e0f-a394-4b55-a1eb-072df389499a/images/icon_note.png)
    
    Note The location graph is a complex topic, and changing it after uploading inventory data can cause performance issues. For more information, see [Locations and Location Groups](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=commerce.inv_locations_and_location_groups.htm&language=en_US) in Salesforce Help.
    
    ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-commerce-inv_omnichannel_inventory-264-0-0-production-enus/43699e0f-a394-4b55-a1eb-072df389499a/images/icon_note.png)
    
    Note When using D2C Commerce, your location graph is limited to one location and one location group.
- How to transfer any existing inventory data import processes from your current storefront to Omnichannel Inventory.
- How to manage the cutover from your existing implementation to the integrated system. For example, you can plan an order moratorium while switching to the new system for managing availability data.
- Whether any existing customizations or business processes can benefit from being reimplemented in Omnichannel Inventory.