It is very common for small businesses to assume that what works for a large business does not translate well into a smaller company. In fact, this is not the case with all aspects of big business practices, and some forms of technology and efficiencies actually work equally well in a business of any size.
A good example of this versatility and flexibility is found in quality inventory tracking software. This is a highly efficient and effective way to monitor each item as it is being sold through Point of Sale (PoS) software while also tracking inventory received.
Different programs will then allow for greater levels of specificity in their reporting and functions based on the industry, the needs of the business and even the specific requirements of an industry.
The Benefits
By using inventory tracking software, everything is received into and moved out of the company either through sales or production, with full tracking in place. This means the manufacturing company always knows their parts inventory for production needs while the retailer knows the number of items on the shelf as well as in the stockroom.
Additionally, some of these types of inventory tracking software can be used in manufacturing to create documents required such as billing for material, work orders and other types of forms. For the retailer as well as the manufacturer the software can also automatically place orders when inventory falls below a specific level, ensuring constant levels and eliminating the risk of lack of inventory to fill orders.
For mobile sales or online sales, this software also offers tracking, recording of sales, management of inventory and real-time reporting on inventory levels and sales across multiple locations. Using a cloud-based system is also ideal as data is immediately available from any type of device, essential for decision making on the go.
