Inventory Management

<p>The Inventory Management category covers software that helps product businesses track stock, manage purchasing and fulfil orders accurately. It includes cloud inventory systems, stock control and warehouse management tools, order management platforms, manufacturing and production planning software, and inventory add-ons for ecommerce and accounting apps.</p> <p>Good inventory software shows real-time stock levels across every warehouse and sales channel, automates purchase orders and reorder points, tracks batches, serial numbers and expiry dates, and calculates true costs including freight and duties. Many tools also handle bills of materials and assemblies for manufacturers, B2B ordering portals for wholesale customers, barcode scanning, demand forecasting and reporting, and they integrate with accounting systems like Xero and QuickBooks and stores like Shopify and Amazon.</p> <p>Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, food and beverage producers and ecommerce brands use inventory management software to avoid stockouts and overstocking, cut manual spreadsheet work and scale operations. Deals in this category usually include free trials, seasonal discounts on the first months, annual billing savings and non-profit pricing. When comparing options, check user and order limits, onboarding and implementation fees, which modules cost extra, integrations with your accounting and sales channels, and contract and cancellation terms.</p>