Warehousing is one of the most important aspects of any manufacturer, wholesale distributor, stockist, and business. Warehouses are used to store valuable business assets and are at the heart of product distribution, so it is vital to make sure that they are running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
However, in recent years, warehouse stock has been transitioning from physical systems to mobile inventory systems. But what makes mobile technology better than traditional stock systems?
Provides Real-Time Information
Mobile phones have the ability to access information quickly, especially when you are connected to a secure internet connection. Because of this, whoever has the required access, whether it is just access to the internet connection or the specific credentials to access an application of their mobile, can see real-time information.
This is a great benefit, as it can reduce stock management times, as well as ensure the supply chains runs as efficiently as possible.
Reduces Warehouse Inventory System Costs
Because each worker, if you are adopting mobile-based technology for your inventory system, has access to real-time data, it means that they can fill in the correct data for themselves, which can result in an increase in the amount of time that is saved, as well as increased productivity.
These all add up to reduced costs, since you won’t need to print off any pieces of paper with information on it, as well as minimising the number of errors that are present.
Increased Accuracy in Cycle Counts
One issue that traditional warehouse inventory systems face is that they aren’t regularly updated, which can result in human errors which, in turn, can affect future cycle counts. However, with mobile systems, everyone can have access to the correct information, meaning that they can continually update the stock systems, ensuring that the number of human errors is decreased, meaning that operations and efficiency are drastically improved.
Retrieve the Data on the Go
This is particularly important for mobile inventory systems. To make the most out of your business, you need to know exactly who is most likely to purchase a particular item, how many items you need to keep in stock, etc.
Cloud-based inventory management systems enable you to find out this information in real time while you are in the warehouse and when you are on the go. This enables you to access all the data you need, as well as being able to drill down into the different customer groups that are present, what product types you can sort your stock into, and much more.
You can also identify your best and worst selling products, meaning that you can fully optimise your stock based on location, which can greatly benefit your business’ overall income.
Mobile inventory solutions have effective benefits and can increase sales within your business in no time. At GSM Barcoding, we are experts in providing effective barcoding systems and asset labels, and we also specialise in providing mobile business solutions so that you can maximise your mobile business productivity.
If you want to know more information, make sure to contact us on 01833 637 647 (Northern Office) or 01582 869 000 (Southern Office) and we will be more than happy to help.
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