diff --git a/meta-openbmc-machines/meta-openpower/conf/machine/include/openpower.inc b/meta-openbmc-machines/meta-openpower/conf/machine/include/openpower.inc
index d70cbe6..c333784 100644
--- a/meta-openbmc-machines/meta-openpower/conf/machine/include/openpower.inc
+++ b/meta-openbmc-machines/meta-openpower/conf/machine/include/openpower.inc
@@ -15,3 +15,4 @@
 PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/obmc-flash-mgmt = "packagegroup-op-apps"
 PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/obmc-sensor-mgmt = "packagegroup-op-apps"
 PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/obmc-system-mgmt = "packagegroup-op-apps"
+PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/obmc-inventory-data ?= "${VIRTUAL-RUNTIME_skeleton_workbook}"