Mobile inventory management refers to the process of using mobile devices and software to manage inventory. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
This can include smartphones, tablets, or similarly small and handheld devices that have an inventory management application installed onto them. These applications enable the user to perform certain inventory management<\/a> tasks through the mobile device, such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Businesses have a wealth of options when it comes to mobile inventory management software, but this can make it challenging to narrow down the best software to invest in. To help you hone your search, here are some of the key features to look for in a mobile inventory management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ability to view and capture real-time inventory<\/a> data is absolutely essential to any inventory management system, including mobile-based systems. You should be able to achieve real-time inventory tracking<\/a> at a glance, as well as accurate information on your inventory counts and stock movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPartnering with ShipBob finally gave us the inventory visibility and analytics we were looking for. Through the program, we get real-time insight into how much inventory to allocate to a specific warehouse, our current on-hand inventory levels, and how long each SKU is going to last by location. ShipBob provides a lot of distribution metrics, and everything presented is useful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mithu Kuna, Founder and CEO of Baby Doppler <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A lot of inventory data that enables this level of visibility<\/a> comes from scanning each product\u2019s barcode as it moves through your supply chain (from receiving to picking to packing to shipping), so look for a mobile app equipped with QR code and barcode scanning functionality. This speeds up data entry and simplifies data collection throughout various stages of the ecommerce fulfilment process, instantly updating your system according to the latest inventory movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your mobile inventory management system should also go deeper than real-time inventory data to provide you with in-depth reporting and analytics<\/a>. It should have the capability to analyse your inventory performance and give you essential insights to make informed decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, you should be able to view SKU-specific performance metrics, as these metrics can give you insight into which items are bestsellers and should be reordered the next time you\u2019re replenishing stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn addition to ShipBob\u2019s App Store and integrations, the ShipBob dashboard is great for real-time information with their built-in reporting. It\u2019s one of the things that really separates ShipBob from the rest of the solutions on the market. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ve oftentimes leveraged the data and analytics ShipBob provides when I’m preparing for sales meetings. I can see what our top selling states are, what our average fulfilment time and cost is, how much inventory we have on hand at each fulfilment centre \u2013 a lot of different metrics that are very helpful. ShipBob has all of that information ready for us at any time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tyler McCann, Co-Founder of Taste Salud <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Another useful feature is the ability to leverage historical data on demand patterns and sales trends to optimise inventory forecasting. Your mobile inventory app should help you predict your inventory needs so you can plan your inventory reorders accordingly. This is crucial to make sure you\u2019re reordering the right quantities to avoid unexpected stockouts while preventing overstocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cForecasting where demand will be highest is always a tricky exercise, especially when coupled with how much inventory we want to put into each fulfilment centre. We\u2019ve been working together with ShipBob to figure out how much inventory we want to place in each of the fulfilment centres so that we can get our products into customers\u2019 hands as quickly as possible. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This collaborative effort has definitely had its impact. In 2022, 79% of our orders with ShipBob reached customers within 0-4 days, and in 2023, this same stat was 85%. Year over year, that’s a 7.45% improvement on average. For a subscription business, this speed and reliability are crucial, and we\u2019ve seen the positive effect on our customers in terms of compliments on our delivery times and fewer outreach related to shipment inquiries.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stephanie Lee, Co-CEO at PetLab <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n For your inventory management app to deliver real value, it should be able to integrate seamlessly with your existing ecommerce tools. At the bare minimum, you need an app that can work well with your warehouse technology<\/a>, sales channels, POS systems, and any inventory management software you already use. This will facilitate a smooth transfer of information between the systems to ensure a greater level of inventory accuracy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have Attentive, Recharge, Loop, Klaviyo, and Gorgias integrated with our ShipBob dashboard, which has been really helpful. For example, with Gorgias, we\u2019re able to create a replacement order from Gorgias and it automatically gets uploaded into ShipBob. There\u2019s a lot less back and forth between the different platforms, which allows us to cut out unnecessary work. It makes it a lot quicker to handle customer service inquiries and issues.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Callie Tivnan, E-commerce Manager, and Christina Williams, Customer Success Manager at <\/em>Barefaced <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Most importantly, you need to invest in a mobile inventory management solution that\u2019s easy to adopt across all your warehouse and ecommerce operations<\/a>. Consider an app with a user-friendly interface that\u2019s easy to learn and understand for workers of all experience and skill levels. Mobile applications and tools with a short learning curve will help you boost adoption \u2013 and make your job easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShipBob\u2019s dashboard is also simpler to use than our previous fulfilment provider\u2019s. It\u2019s user- friendly, cleaner, and more straightforward. There\u2019s a lot of different ways to sort and display data, so you can hone in on what\u2019s important to you. The support portal is also great \u2013 if there\u2019s ever an issue, it\u2019s easy to get it addressed and resolved.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stuart Jones, Co-Founder of Canvas <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a breakdown of some of the most popular mobile inventory management software solutions on the market, their key features, and what ecommerce brands they may be best fit for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Key features of mobile inventory management software <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Real-time inventory tracking<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Advanced reporting and analytics<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Demand forecasting<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Seamless integrations<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ease of use<\/em> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Top mobile inventory management software options <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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