Hi there, @hurler99. Thank you for taking the time to post your concern about using non-inventory items for your operating supplies in QuickBooks Online (QB0). We'll ensure to help you get this done.

We understand the importance of managing your supplies in our program flawlessly to help improve your experience. We're here to get to the bottom of this. Let me guide you on how you can set a non-inventory items. These are the things you buy or sell but don’t or can’t track as inventory.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Sales menu and select Products and Services.
2. Click New, then choose Non-inventory.
3. Add the name of the item.
4. On the Category dropdown, choose the category that best describes the item.
5. Fill out the rest of the fields as needed.
6. Once done, select Save and Close.

For additional details, if you don’t sell the product or service and want to track how much you spend on it, go to Step 2 of this article: Add product and service items to QuickBooks Online.

Additionally, feel free to follow the links below for future guidance about tracking your products and services and managing expenses in QBO:

• Set up and track your inventory in QuickBooks Online
• Track inventory manually in QuickBooks Online
• Enter and manage Expenses in QuickBooks Online

We're always here for you if you have additional concerns, @hurler99. We'll ensure to help you as soon as possible. Take care always!