Table of contents
SECTION 1
Introduction
What is Inventory Management?
What is Inventory Management Software?
Inventory Management vs. Order Management vs. Product Lifecycle Management
Inventory Management Software
Understanding the Benefits of Inventory Management Software
Increased Accuracy
Increased Efficiency
Increased Sales
SECTION 2
Choosing Inventory Managment Software for Your Retail Business
What Are Your Current Pain Points?
Building a Tech Stack that Fits Your Business
Types of Inventory Management Software
Entry-level inventory management software
Robust inventory management software
Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
Unifying Your Sales Channels
Offline Sales Channels
Online Sales Channels
Workflows
Features to Consider in Your Inventory Management Software
Inventory Management
Order Management
Reporting
Procurement/Purchasing
Shipping & Fulfillment
API Access
SECTION 3
Finding Inventory Management Software Options
Recommendations from Your Network
Ask Your Other Partners
Research Online Review Sites
Google It
Making the Final Decision
Look at the Platform
Get Your Team Involved
Customer Service
10 Things to Ask When Evaluating an IMS
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