Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Any business has peaks and troughs. You need to have the confidence in the way your inventory is being managed to eliminate uncertainty and enable effective forecasting.   If the peaks and troughs in your business are impacting your cashflow and ability to service your customers then your inventory management system needs to work smarter. Outsourcing this to a professional supply chain provider like Mainfreight will help you focus on your core business knowing that Mainfreight has your inventory management and fulfilment covered!

We will work with you to refine your supply chain efficiency, which will:

• Optimise inventory levels
• Improve speed to market
• Help refine working capital
• Increase your ability to respond and service your customers
   

Warehousing Inventory Management Systems

Inventory management: the control of the flow of product into and out of your business.  

There is a fine line between carrying the cost of your inventory and replenishment lead times. A quality inventory management system; alongside professionally managed warehouse and distribution facilities benefits your business with:

• Reduced costs
• Smooth production
• Improved distribution and operational efficiencies
• Accurate records

Mainfreight’s inventory management system has the flexibility to adapt to your requirements with advanced operational performance and management reporting. It offers full transparency to our customers via a direct link into our customer portal, MainChain, allowing you to view your inventory and the status of orders on the go. 

Our inventory management system offers you advanced: 

• Inventory management controls such as FIFO or FEFO
• Attribute management and traceability (Batch, serial, manufacture/expiry date)
• Logistics technology such as RF and Scan Pack 
• Sophisticated EDI and API connectivity options
• Enquiry and reporting capabilities
• Information and connection security
   

Warehousing Inventory Management Providers – What To Look For

It’s important to have an experienced inventory management partner with:

• Multi-warehouse capability
• Robust processes
• Sophisticated market leading technology
• Integration expertise 
• Highly skilled and trained team members

This helps provides the visibility and assurance that your product and customers needs are being met so you can get on with the important day to day aspects of running your business.