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If your online store has more than one product, or you deal with many suppliers, manually tracking inventory can become a significant burden over time.
Imagine a customer ordering a product, and you're surprised to find it's out of stock?
Or a new order arrives, and you haven't updated it on the website?
These details can cause you to lose customers and make your store look unprofessional.
That's why today we're going to talk about the best way to track your inventory automatically and intelligently, without wasting your time or stress.
1. What does "automated inventory tracking" mean?
This means that the system monitors your inventory, automatically deducts when someone orders a product, and notifies you when it's about to run out.
No paperwork, no Excel, and no fuss!
2. What problems do you face if you don't have an automated inventory tracking system?
* You may be selling out-of-stock products
* Difficulty ordering new quantities in a timely manner
* You have to manually communicate with each supplier
* Delays in order processing
* Loss of customer trust
We all know that if a customer in Saudi Arabia orders a product and it's delayed or they receive a refund, they often return to the website again.
3. How do you automatically track your inventory in your store?
a) Use an Inventory Management System (IMS)
Many systems exist, such as:
* Zoho Inventory
* TradeGecko
* or a system integrated with Sahel Store.
These systems give you:
* Instant notifications when your inventory is about to run out
* Daily or weekly reports
* Reorder alerts
* Direct connection with suppliers
b) Activate the quantity tracking feature in your store's control panel
If you use Sahel Store, you can control:
* Minimum quantity
* Display product status (available/unavailable/backordered)
4. What's the advantage of linking inventory directly with suppliers?
Some suppliers in Saudi Arabia allow you to connect to their system.
If they run out of stock, they'll automatically update your store, and vice versa.
This saves time and prevents problems like selling a product that isn't actually available.
5. Is an automated system suitable for small stores?
Definitely. Even if you only have 10 products, an automated system will greatly reduce your inventory and save you time and effort.
If you plan to expand in the future, you'll have a ready-made structure you can rely on.
6. Additional Tips:
* Review inventory reports weekly.
* Set a reorder point for each product.
* Activate an automatic email alert if the stock reaches a certain limit.
* Don't rely 100% on the system, and perform a simple manual inventory check periodically.
Manual inventory tracking is a thing of the past, especially if you want to operate professionally and compete with larger stores.
With Sahel's inventory management system, you can ensure that your products are always up-to-date, your customers are satisfied, and your orders are processed without problems.
And remember: the customer doesn't know what's going on behind your scenes; they just see if the product is "available" or not. Keep it always available, and your system is smart.
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