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What are the most important inventory management tools for a beginner?

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Inventory management is the process of tracking and controlling the flow of goods and materials in and out of a business. It is essential for optimizing costs, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. If you are a beginner in inventory management, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of tools and techniques available. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the most important inventory management tools for a beginner and explain how they can help you manage your inventory effectively.

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Alshiba Aneel

Amazon Wholesale & Online Arbitrage Consultant || Proficient at Merchandising & Scaling Amazon Business || Connecting…
Leigh Boccius, CSCP CLTD

Director of Supply Chain at StructureCraft and ASCM instructor

1 Inventory Management Software

Inventory management software is a key tool for streamlining inventory operations, as it can help you monitor inventory levels, track orders and shipments, generate reports and alerts, and analyze inventory performance. This type of software offers several benefits, including reducing human errors and improving accuracy, saving time and resources by eliminating manual tasks and paperwork, enhancing visibility and communication across the supply chain, and supporting data-driven decision making and planning. There are many types of inventory management software available, such as cloud-based, desktop, or mobile applications; you should select one that meets your business needs, budget, and preferences.

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Alshiba Aneel

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Certain essential instruments can simplify procedures for novices in inventory management: 2. Barcode Scanners: Reduce errors and expedite data entry in inventory tracking by utilizing barcode scanners. 3. Spreadsheets: Particularly for smaller organizations, Excel or Google Sheets are essential for gathering and evaluating inventory data. 4. Order Management Systems: By automating order fulfillment, programs like Orderhive or Skubana maintain a seamless workflow and guard against stockouts. 5. Cloud Storage: Safely back up important inventory data using cloud storage services like Google Drive. 6. Supplier Relationship Management: Software for SRM, such as SAP Ariba, facilitates supplier interactions and guarantees prompt supply.

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For beginners, essential inventory management tools include Excel or Google Sheets for basic tracking, Square for small businesses, and user-friendly platforms like Zoho Inventory or Ordoro for more comprehensive solutions.

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Muhammed Riaz

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For beginners in inventory management: 1. Excel: A simple spreadsheet for tracking inventory. 2. Square: point-of-sale system with basic inventory features. 3. TradeGecko: A cloud-based tool for small businesses. 4. Zoho Inventory: A user-friendly platform for tracking stock. 5. Odoo: open-source software with inventory management modules. Explore these tools based on your business needs and scale.

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Cristiano Gomes

Consultor de Logística e Suprimentos | Gest?o da Cadeia de Suprimentos |Coordenador Administrativo| Head Administrativo
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Para iniciantes a principal ferramenta s?o os conceitos de gest?o de estoque. De nada vai adiantar um bom software de gest?o se os controladores do estoque n?o conhecerem os conceitos de uma gest?o estoque. Para que serve? Quais os benefícios? Etc.

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Lucas Querino

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Sem sombra de dúvida, uma boa ferramenta para gest?o de estoque e inventário é fundamental para conseguirmos alcan?ar uma produtividade acima da média. Da parte de software o ServiceDesk Plus da ManageEngine sem sombra de dúvidas é a ferramenta ideal.

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2 Barcodes and Scanners

Inventory management can be improved with the use of barcodes, which are unique codes printed on labels or tags and attached to products or packages. Scanners or mobile devices can be used to scan the barcodes and access or update information about the inventory items. Barcodes and scanners offer several advantages, such as speeding up processes, reducing errors, simplifying tracking and identification, enabling real-time data collection and analysis, and improving security and control. To ensure the reliability and efficiency of your barcode system, you should use a standard barcode format like UPC or EAN in conjunction with a compatible scanner or device.

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Cristiano Gomes

Consultor de Logística e Suprimentos | Gest?o da Cadeia de Suprimentos |Coordenador Administrativo| Head Administrativo
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A utiliza??o de códigos de barras ou scanners é um processo que n?o tem volta. As empresas que n?o se adequarem a este tipo de controle, continuar?o suscetíveis a erros de movimenta??es, erros de inventários e prejuízos na gest?o de estoque.

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3 Inventory Management Methods

Inventory management requires a method or technique to help determine how much and when to order, store, and replenish your inventory. This helps balance the demand and supply of your products, while avoiding overstocking or understocking. Common inventory management methods include Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Reorder Point (ROP), Safety Stock, and ABC Analysis. The latter classifies items into three categories (A, B, and C) based on their value, demand, and importance. To ensure the best results, you should use an inventory management method that matches your business goals, inventory characteristics, and demand patterns.

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Cristiano Gomes

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O método de gest?o estoque depende muito do tipo de produto que você trabalha. Se n?o for perecível onde usamos o LIFO, e se n?o for produto com Self Life curto, um dos mais usados é o custo médio até para quest?es de tributa??es. Quando falamos de Análise ABC, estamos de falando de uma gest?o que pode ser usada junto com o custo médio, porém mais para auxiliar nas decis?es de compras da empresa, ou seja, colabora na tomada de decis?es ao desembolsar grandes valores na aquisi??es de equipamentos de curva A. Cabe ressaltar que sem a defini??o de um estoque mínimo e ponto de ressuprimento, qualquer método de gest?o de estoque pode ser impactado.

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4 Inventory Management Metrics

A fourth important tool for inventory management is a metric or indicator that measures and evaluates the performance of your inventory operations. Inventory management metrics can help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your inventory processes and make improvements accordingly. For example, the inventory turnover ratio reveals how often you sell and replace your inventory in a given period, while the days inventory outstanding (DIO) indicates how long it takes you to sell your inventory on average. Additionally, tracking and monitoring your inventory accuracy, fill rate, and other metrics regularly will allow you to compare them with your targets and benchmarks.

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5 Inventory Management Best Practices

It is essential to have a set of best practices or guidelines for inventory management in order to optimize operations and achieve desired outcomes. These best practices can help you avoid common inventory issues and increase efficiency and effectiveness. For instance, you should conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations, implement policies and procedures to prevent loss, theft, or damage, forecast inventory demand and supply using historical data, trends, and market insights, optimize your inventory layout and storage, and train your inventory staff. You should also update your best practices according to your business needs and industry standards.

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Cristiano Gomes

Consultor de Logística e Suprimentos | Gest?o da Cadeia de Suprimentos |Coordenador Administrativo| Head Administrativo
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Gerenciar um estoque requer um conhecimento em inventários, sejam eles anuais, mensais, rotativos ou cíclicos. Mas investir em Compliance e Governan?a é a melhor maneira de se prevenir de perdas, sejam elas por roubo ou condutas de ingerência. Quando falamos em Compliance e Governan?a, falamos de treinamentos, comunica??es, direitos e deveres, cria??o de código de condutas e puni??es.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Leigh Boccius, CSCP CLTD

Director of Supply Chain at StructureCraft and ASCM instructor
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Consider moving to an open-to-buy (OTB) inventory concept. Purchasing should be closely tied to the cost of goods sold (COGS) to prevent needless creep in inventory growth, especially in product categories that are approaching end of life or are slow burns after introduction. To introduce OTB purchasing in a nutshell you should: 1) segment the data, 2) establish COGS per segment, 3) set safety stock according to the standard deviation of both demand and lead time, and 4) tie your purchasing to the monthly COGS of the product category in the season that it is expected to arrive.

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