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Inventory Management

What is Inventory Management?

Inventory management refers to the complete digital recording of all inventory movements and changes in intralogistics. Basically, it is the activities of forecasting and replacing product in the warehouse, distribution centres or storage facilities.

In order to successfully manage inventory, distributors must fulfil the works revolving around inventory control. Literally, it means inventory control needs to be improved. In effect, inventory management process goes smoothly.

With inventory management, reliable reports can be made about the quantity, quality and storage location of all articles. For this purpose, a warehouse management system is needed that knows the exact stock level, related to each pallet and storage location.

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