5 Ways Inventory Tracker Software Aids Manufacturers

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Manufacturing companies have a lot of moving parts to keep track of, both on and off the production floor. Using an inventory tracker software can help make sure your company's product is created smoothly, and eliminate any margin of error. After all, even the slightest mistake can ruin an entire batch of products. We've listed a few ways in which the right tracking software can benefit your business.

Track Each Part of the Manufacturing Process


In any manufacturing situation, there are several steps that a product needs to go through before it reaches completion. Trying to track this process manually or through spreadsheets can become tedious and difficult to manage. With an inventory tracker software, you'll be able to track each step automatically.

Eliminate Human Error with Inventory Tracker Software


Because there are several steps to the manufacturing process, there are a lot of places where human error can enter the equation. While one or two errors may not seem like a big deal, if they happen early in the tracking process, they can seriously mess with your company data. Error reduction will help you more accurately track exactly what you have on hand and identify parts of your process that you need to improve.

Streamline Your Work Flow


Trying to keep track of different aspects of the manufacturing process can seriously mess with your workflow. When you're trying to manage how your factory machines work during the beginning of the process, and also helping factory hands quality check the end of the line, it's easy to mess things up. Tracking your inventory makes it easier for you to check on each part of the manufacturing process. You don't have to go all the way to the factory floor to see if you're running low on a certain kind of material.

Manage Inventory and Work Orders With Ease


Managing material, product, and work orders can get complicated quickly. You have to match up the materials you have on hand with the types of products your customers are requesting from you. The right inventory tracker software can help you match your available product to customer demands. Using an integrated platform, you can track orders and current materials from the same screen. That way, you'll be able to compare the two and see where you might come up short.

Organize Your Product Efficiently


Not knowing where product materials are at any given time can seriously mess up your ability to do business. Instead of spending time on the manufacturing process, you'll have to spend time locating materials and tools. Knowing exactly where the items you need are located saves you time and work hours, letting you get back to the task at hand.

 

Asset Panda's inventory tracking software makes it easy for you to get back to work. Our flexible platform is easy to customize to your business needs, so you can take advantage of all of the above benefits without having to spend a lot of time learning how to work the software. Our cloud-based software makes it easy for you and your team to access inventory records at any time. Your team can update inventory on the go, and you can check in from your office or home to make sure everything is running as smoothly as possible.

You don't have to take our word for it. One of our clients in the clothing manufacturing industry used Asset Panda to eliminate human error and streamline her work process. Check out the use case video!

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By:

Bree Brouwer

Bree has held plenty of media- and marketing-related jobs over the years now, like working as a PR and marketing assistant to a Hollywood screenwriting coach, and writing content for three different digital marketing agencies.

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