> ## Documentation Index
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# Import data

# Importing Your Data

Use this sequence to activate loops with minimal friction. Import in order so downstream relationships (SKU, location, supplier, order) remain consistent.

## Recommended Import Order

| Step | Module          | Guide                                                                                         |
| ---: | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|    1 | Catalog         | <a href="/import/field-mappings/catalog">`/import/field-mappings/catalog`</a>                 |
|    2 | Inventory       | <a href="/import/field-mappings/inventory">`/import/field-mappings/inventory`</a>             |
|    3 | Suppliers       | <a href="/import/field-mappings/suppliers">`/import/field-mappings/suppliers`</a>             |
|    4 | Purchase Orders | <a href="/import/field-mappings/purchase-orders">`/import/field-mappings/purchase-orders`</a> |
|    5 | Orders          | <a href="/import/field-mappings/orders">`/import/field-mappings/orders`</a>                   |
|    6 | Demand History  | <a href="/import/field-mappings/demand-history">`/import/field-mappings/demand-history`</a>   |

<Note>
  Locations are configured during tenant setup, not imported through the bulk import module.
</Note>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Using Fivetran?" href="/import/connectors/overview">
    Start with connector-based ingest and map into Better Data import templates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Have an ERP?" href="/import/connectors/erp-generic">
    Use ERP exports and normalize into import payloads or templates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Starting with CSV?" href="/import/overview">
    Begin with downloadable templates and staged validation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Need API ingestion?" href="/import/api-reference">
    Use async import endpoints with idempotent external identifiers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>