How the Modern Retailer Stays on Top of Inventory

Inventory management is a critical aspect of any retail business. If you can't keep track of what you have and need, you will quickly find yourself out of stock and losing money.

To stay ahead of the competition, retailers must be proactive about their inventory management. By using technology and staying up to date on trends, retailers can keep their shelves stocked with the products that consumers want.

That's where Salesforce comes in. With cloud-based CRM capabilities, retailers manage their inventory more efficiently. This blog post will discuss ways that Salesforce can help retailers streamline their inventory management process.

Tracking inventory levels

Salesforce can help retailers track their inventory levels in real time. This is important because it allows retailers to know exactly what they have on hand. Retailers can also use Salesforce to set up reorder points. This way, when inventory levels get low, Salesforce will automatically send out an alert so that the retailer can restock.

Tracking inventory turnover

Salesforce can also help retailers keep track of their inventory turnover to identify the low inventory turnover rate scenario, which could indicate that the retailer is not selling enough products or carrying too much inventory.

Managing supplier lead times

The Salesforce suite can help retailers track their supplier lead times. This is the time it takes for the supplier to deliver the product to the retailer. This information is essential because it helps retailers plan for when they will need to reorder products. If a supplier has a long lead time, the retailer will need to plan accordingly, so they don't run out of product.

Tracking customer demand

Salesforce can also help retailers track their customer demand. This is important because it allows retailers to forecast how much inventory they will need in the future. If customer demand increases, the retailer will need to stock more products. However, if customer demand decreases, the retailer can adjust its inventory levels accordingly.

Inventory diversification

Salesforce can also help retailers diversify and manage their inventory across multiple locations. This is important for retailers who have multiple stores or sell online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Salesforce can help these retailers keep track of their inventory levels in each location and ensure that product is allocated to the appropriate locations.

Tracking shelf life

With Salesforce, retailers can track their product shelf life. It helps retailers know when they need to sell through their inventory before it expires. Shelf life information can also help retailers plan for promotions and markdowns to sell through their stock before it expires.

Tracking product returns

Salesforce can also help retailers track their product returns. This is important because it lets retailers know which products are returned more often than others. Product return information can help retailers decide which products to keep in stock and which to remove from their shelves.