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Inventory Control Software


Inventory control software is a software system for tracking inventory in one or more storage locations. Basic requirements include the ability to check goods into inventory, check them out, perform physical inventory counts, and run reports that show when inventory levels are too low and in need of replenishment.

Inventory control software is often used in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and distribution operations. It can also be used to generate reports and analyze inventory data.

Types of Inventory Control Software

The three main types are:

    • Basic Inventory Control Software: This type of software is typically used by small businesses and is designed to keep track of inventory levels, manage orders, and process invoices.

    • Advanced Inventory Control Software: This type of software is designed for larger businesses with more complex inventory needs. It is designed to manage multiple warehouses, locations, and vendors and can include features such as barcode scanning and tracking, inventory forecasting, and automatic reordering.

    • Cloud-Based Inventory Control Software: This type of software is hosted in the cloud and can be accessed from any location. It is designed to provide real-time visibility into inventory levels and can be integrated with other business systems.

Inventory Control Systems may be barcode centric or desktop centric. When they are barcode centric screens are designed for the use of scanners and small mobile devices. When they are desktop-centric, screens are deisnged for larger screen areas so inventory items may be searched and displayed easily.

Aestiva Inventory Control Software

Aestiva offers a wide range of Inventory Control Software. From basic solutions, to advanced solutions, to cloud solutions.

Main Features of Inventory Control Software

Inventory Control Software may include:

    • Requests For Delivery

    • Check-out From Warehouse Requests (Request Fill)

    • Check-out using BOMs, Sales Orders, and Work Orders

    • Warehouse Pick, Pack, and Ship

    • Warehouse Delivery and Acknowledgement

    • Manual Check-in

    • Check-in from PO Receiving

    • Warehouse Reorder Reporting and Auto-generation of POs

    • PO Approval

    • Physical Count and Physical Count Reporting

    • Warehouse Transfers

    • Inventory Retirement


Systems can offer desktop-only screens, mobile-only screens and both. More advanced Inventory Control Software systems may also include:

    • Integration with Ordering Systems

    • Predictive Replenishment Based on Sales History (Demand)

    • Self-learning Inventory SKU Management

    • Integration with eCommerce Websites

    • Integration with Accounting Systems

    • Integration with POS systems.

See Also

Inventory Control Software Processes, Inventory Checkin, Inventory Checkout, Inventory Stocktake