Introduction
ny business no matter how big or small, has an inventory to look after which includes constant sales, purchases, management, and calculations for the effective management of the stock. But with the manual system, there is always a chance of error as humans are imperfect beings. There is always a chance of error or mistake that can mess up the entire profit/loss ratio. For instance;
- When a consumer orders an out-of-stock item, the manual system does not accurately show the inventory level. The consumer is dissatisfied and prefers to shop elsewhere.
- Accidental overstocking of a product results in resource and financial loss.
- When a product is lost or stolen, with a manual system, you are unable to update the inventory to reflect the change which can cause stock shortage.
- Manual inventory activities take up too much manpower and time for calculations, which distracts from other crucial work and planning.
- As it lacks access to real-time information on inventory levels, the company is unable to make timely decisions on ordering and restocking.
And so on...