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Tame The Inventory Beast by Going Mobile

October 18, 2016 / 5 minute read / By Michele Salerno

Discover how the power of mobile inventory apps can help your business.

The holiday rush is a thrill for retailers. It is the ‘Super Bowl’ of sales, packed with excitement, big numbers, and maybe a little bit of chaos. But just like the post-game cleanup, the real work comes after the final whistle blows. Enter inventory count -the dreaded mountain every retailer needs to climb.

But just like innovative plays revolutionize the real Super Bowl, mobile technology takes the grunt out of inventory season for business owners. Gone are the days of clunky scanners and endless spreadsheets.

That’s where the mobile inventory app comes in.

Imagine conducting your entire inventory count with a user-friendly app on your iPhone or iPad. No more juggling scanners or deciphering cryptic charts. You can easily transform your device into a barcode scanner with a simple attachment.

Here’s how mobile takes the hard work out of inventory:

Apps in Your Pocket:
Forget bulky hardware. Download user-friendly inventory apps directly onto your iPhone or iPad. These handy tools guide you through the process, making inventory counting a breeze.
Scan Like a Pro:
Turn your phone into a barcode scanner. Invest in a simple peripheral attachment, and you are good to go. Scanning becomes as easy as checking your notifications.
Data Insights right at your Fingertips:
No more scribbling on paper or transferring counts to spreadsheets. Inventory management apps store your data securely, saving you time and minimizing errors.

Just imagine being able to walk down the aisles, scanning barcodes with a tap, and watching your inventory list update in real time.

Pro Tip:

Mobile inventory isn’t just a convenience, it’s a game-changer. So, empower your team, streamline your operations, and conquer the holiday chaos with the power of mobile!

Say Goodbye to Inventory Paper Cut

Many SMB retailers rely on count sheets to create inventory reports. This old-school method relies on count sheets, where inventory levels are manually counted and written down. But let’s face it, this is the retail equivalent of climbing Mount Everest without the right gear – slow, tiring, and prone to errors.

From printing sheets to marking up numbers and then transferring them to spreadsheets, it’s not just a monotonous task but a time-consuming black hole.

Mobile inventory is more than just convenience, it is a smarter way to do business. It saves you a ton of time, minimizes errors, and empowers your team.

Mobile Inventory Options Streamline the Process

Keep Pace with the Traffic of Online Marketplaces

Retailers that do not use paper count sheets often rely on dedicated handheld computer scanners that tie directly into POS systems. These are popular mobile options at the enterprise level, but each heavy-duty unit typically costs over $1000 and requires its own software license to integrate with the retailer’s inventory database.

Depending on which software platform is being used, this can be quite expensive for SMBs.

These devices also require software installation from your POS vendor, which usually means they have to be sent to a remote location to get programmed, a process that can take up to two weeks.

For retailers coming out of the busiest shopping time of the year, prepping handheld inventory scanners may not be top of mind. Since some mobile inventory solutions can work on consumer-based Apple and Android mobile devices, the software is available through app stores and can be easily downloaded on iPads, iPods, and iPhones. Retailers can be up and running within minutes of starting the process.

Scale to Get the Job Done Quickly

Forget clunky scanners and heaps of paper. With mobile inventory apps turn your iPhones and iPads into powerful counting tools, making your annual inventory count faster, easier, and more accurate than ever.

Here’s how mobile inventory apps work:

Affordable and Fast:
These scanning peripherals are surprisingly affordable, so you can equip several devices without breaking the bank. Get your team geared up and ready to scan.
Download and Deploy:
Skip the licensing troubles. The app runs straight from the App Store, and you can install it on multiple devices under the same Apple ID at no extra cost. Easy installation means more time scanning and less time struggling with tech.
No More Compatibility Issues and Software Challenges:
iPhones and iPads are built for stability, and reinstalling the app is a breeze if anything goes wrong. No need for IT experts on standby – mobile inventory empowers your team to handle it all.
Accuracy at the Speed of Light:
Scanning barcodes eliminates hand-written errors and makes counting a breeze. Give your employees the power to count quickly and confidently, boosting your inventory accuracy in the process.

So, embrace the future of inventory. Equip your team with mobile scanners and conquer inventory day like the retail pro you are. Remember, a faster, easier, and more accurate count isn’t just a dream anymore – It is just one mobile download away.

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