Inventory Management
Inventory management tracks what you have, what's selling, and when to reorder. Good inventory features prevent stockouts, reduce overstock, and save hours of manual counting.
Why It Matters
- •Prevent lost sales from stockouts
- •Reduce cash tied up in excess inventory
- •Save time on manual stock counts
- •Track shrinkage and theft
- •Make smarter purchasing decisions
Key Capabilities
Stock Tracking
Real-time inventory counts that update with every sale
Variants & Modifiers
Track size, color, and other product variations separately
Low Stock Alerts
Automatic notifications when items need reordering
Purchase Orders
Create and track orders to suppliers
Multi-location
Track inventory across multiple stores or warehouses
Barcode Support
Scan items for faster checkout and receiving
Provider Comparison
Good for small-medium retail. Basic variants, low stock alerts, and multi-location support included free.
Limitations: Advanced features like purchase orders require Plus plan
Excellent inventory for complex retail. Matrices, bundles, serialized inventory, and advanced reporting.
Limitations: Higher price point for full features
Strong for omnichannel. Unified online/offline inventory with automatic sync.
Limitations: Some advanced features need apps
Basic inventory included. Tracks stock and variants but less sophisticated than dedicated retail POS.
Limitations: May need third-party apps for advanced needs
Restaurant-focused inventory. Ingredient tracking and recipe costing, not traditional retail inventory.
Limitations: Not designed for retail inventory management
Common Questions
Do I need inventory management?
If you sell physical products, yes. Even simple inventory tracking prevents embarrassing stockouts and helps you understand what's actually selling.
What's the difference between basic and advanced inventory?
Basic: stock counts, low stock alerts. Advanced: purchase orders, vendor management, serialized tracking, inventory transfers between locations, and detailed reporting.
Best For
- ✓Retail stores
- ✓Boutiques
- ✓E-commerce
- ✓Multi-location businesses