Which ancient civilization first developed and widely implemented the systematic use of clay tablets for commercial inventory tracking, essentially launching the world's first documented product management system?

The ancient world was filled with remarkable innovations that transformed societies. From agricultural tools to architectural marvels, product development in antiquity followed surprisingly similar patterns to modern product launches. The innovation that introduced written records to merchants fundamentally changed commerce and governance. Test your knowledge about this revolutionary product launch from ancient history!

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Sumerians in Mesopotamia (c. 3500 BCE)
Ancient Egyptians during the Old Kingdom (c. 2700 BCE)
Indus Valley Civilization at Harappa (c. 2600 BCE)
Early Chinese Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BCE)