Old school inventory management methods, like spreadsheets and manual counts, leave too much room for error. That’s why more businesses are turning to stockroom apps—modern, mobile-first solutions that give teams inventory visibility, track usage, auto-replenish point-of-use inventory, and eliminate costly mistakes.
To stay competitive, distributors and the companies they serve are turning to leading solutions like artificial intelligence (AI) and inventory sensors to gain near real-time visibility, streamline replenishment, and make smarter, proactive decisions.
B2B inventory management software provides advanced tech for tracking usage, automating critical replenishment processes, integrating ordering, and offering robust analytics.
RFID, or radiofrequency identification, uses information electronically stored in smart barcodes to track and identify inventory items. When used along ...
By automating inventory audits with QR code scans or weight sensors, you streamline operations and reduce your reliance on manual counts and spreadsheets, leading to greatly reduced labor costs. The improved accuracy and efficiency of automation also supports better decision-making and increases overall customer satisfaction, contributing to increased revenue.
Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful distribution company. It involves more than keeping stock in a warehouse; it’s about having the right items in the right quantities at the right locations.
Contractors who have a significant percentage of their business riding on service trucks are closely familiar with the inventory and record-keeping challenges such mobile offices can present.
In the latest issue of Contractor Magazine, they reviewed eTurns TrackStock inventory management software.
Point-of-use inventory is consumable inventory that is used in the course of business operations and it needs to be managed in a unique way. Here is how to manage POU inventory well.
The Amazon Smart Shelf was a cool little wireless weight pad for replenishment but alas... it is discontinued. Luckily, for companies that absolutely cannot stock out of inventory, there are still other inventory sensor technologies that can automate replenishment.
