Inventory management tools are essential software solutions for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, focusing on the efficient handling and tracking of product stocks. These tools aid in managing inventory levels, forecasting demand, automating reordering processes, and tracking stock movement across various sales channels. Key functionalities often include real-time inventory tracking, integration with sales and supply chain systems, and analytics for inventory optimization.
For DTC brands, effective inventory management is crucial. These tools help in maintaining the right balance of stock - avoiding both overstocking and stockouts. This efficiency in inventory control not only reduces costs but also ensures that customer orders are fulfilled promptly and accurately. In an environment where customer satisfaction is paramount, having the right products available at the right time is essential.
Keeping track of inventory is especially hard for young brands. Usually they ship their products to a 3PL and get back to focusing on increasing their sales. But if you forget about your inventory levels, and can’t predict when you’re running low - you will get into very muddy waters from a cash flow perspective. That’s why tools like Inventory Planner, Prediko and Stord exist - helping all kinds of different brands better forecast inventory.
noryX is an AI growth companion for D2C founders and small teams. It optimizes inventory and automates marketing, enabling teams to stay agile and focus on their core product. It delivers actionable growth strategies, predicts inventory needs to avoid stockouts and overstock, and automates SEO tasks like meta tags, alt text, and content creation—saving time and boosting performance.
Shipfusion is the ultimate partner for rapidly scaling DTC brands. With 99.97% SLAs and 97.9% retention, kiss fulfillment headaches farewell for good.
3PL Hub is a 3PL agnostic consultancy that specializes in 3PL RFPs, 3PL matchmaking and analysis for eCommerce brands. We turn Shopify data into extensive logistics profiles that can be shared with 3PLs. Our tools have been created for eCommerce brands to compare 3PLs by SLAs, experience, technology, location/s, and pricing.
Wrangle your mess of disconnected spreadsheets & software into one unified, reliable retail OS. GoodDayOS™ is an embedded app built directly into the Shopify admin, where your operators are already doing their thing.
Genie is an intuitive inventory management tool designed for Shopify brands looking to scale efficiently. It helps merchants easily track stock levels, create purchase orders, and forecast demand. Genie empowers businesses to avoid costly inventory mistakes by automating key processes and making data-driven decisions that fuel growth.
Fulfil is a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system designed for high-volume and high-growth businesses. It offers tailored solutions for various aspects of e-commerce, including direct-to-consumer retail, wholesale, manufacturing, multi-brand management, and brick-and-mortar stores. Fulfil streamlines operations, from order management and production tracking to inventory management and more, catering to the needs of 8 and 9-figure brands. Fulfil enhances efficiency and profitability while providing customer testimonials praising its effectiveness in simplifying complex tasks.
Mandrel is an inventory automation platform that helps consumer brands ops and finance teams automatically capture data from inventory documents, manage POs & shipments, track SKU landed costs, calculate monthly inventory and COGS, and plan purchases from a single platform.
Stord is a commerce enablement provider that powers seamless customer experience from presale to post-purchase delivery through integrated fulfillment, transportation, and software solutions for brands across all channels and marketplaces. By combining digital and physical logistics, Stord helps brands optimize costs, enhance delivery speeds, and improve overall customer satisfaction.
Appikon is designed to enhance inventory management and sales for D2C brands. It offers powerful tools like back-in-stock alerts and pre-order options, helping brands capture lost sales and maintain customer interest. Appikon's user-friendly interface and detailed analytics ensure brands can optimize their inventory strategies effortlessly.
Square Online offers an easy-to-use platform for businesses to create professional eCommerce websites with built-in payment processing and powerful sales tools. Whether you're selling products, services, or digital content, Square helps you manage inventory, fulfill orders, and grow your online presence—all in one place.
Get rid of the guesswork and gigantic spreadsheets that have guided your retail planning decisions!Toolio is a cloud-based Merchandising Platform that automates critical workflows, provides real-time insights, and enables remote collaboration, empowering retailers to make faster, data-driven decisions about their most important (and expensive) asset—inventory.
Modern brands use FUSE to optimize their inventory cash flow. Fuse actualizes data from every part of your organization into a predictive inventory plan. Top brands like True Botanicals, SuitShop, and Margaux use Fuse to free up valuable working capital while avoiding revenue-killing stockouts. Fuse has helped customers reduce inventory glut by 70%, while realizing 40% more revenue from staying in stock.
With ChannelApe, you get a unified view of all your inventory: How much is coming in from manufacturer and when; how much is on the shelf at your fulfillment center(s), how much is coming back in from returns. Use that to orchestrate fulfillments for consumers, retail stores and wholesale partners. All leading to better cash flow, higher NPS and a better understanding of how the business is doing week to week.
Prediko is an Inventory Planning & Purchasing platform that helps Shopify (Plus) brands like Kimaï and We are Jolies make smarter purchase orders to eliminate out-of-stock/overstock, grow revenue and release working capital. Their product integrates with your Shopify store(s) in 1 click and replaces your ever growing spreadsheets with a solution that helps you forecast sales, get restocking alerts, and finance your inventory.
Flagship is a predictive inventory solution helping brands minimize stock-outs and maximize cash efficiency in their inventory buying. Customers include True Classic, Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL), Margaux, Public Rec, Twillory, Oliver Cabell, among others. Immediate benefits: (I) ability to buy 10-20% tighter weeks of supply (ii) free up planner's time for strategic decision-making versus data entry (ii) minimize stock-outs at the size level.
ShipDudes is a trusted 3PL partner, providing e-commerce brands with reliable, efficient, and scalable fulfillment solutions. We specialize in direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) logistics, ensuring fast and accurate order processing, inventory management, and shipping. Our nationwide fulfillment network allows brands to reach customers quickly, while our dedicated team ensures a hands-on, personalized approach to logistics. At ShipDudes, we believe that great fulfillment goes beyond just moving packages—it’s about delivering a seamless experience that supports your brand’s growth. Whether you need streamlined warehouse operations, customized packaging, or real-time tracking, we provide the expertise and technology to make shipping hassle-free. Partner with ShipDudes and let us handle the logistics while you focus on scaling your business.
Hextom Bulk Product Edit allows you to make bulk changes to your Shopify store’s product listings efficiently. Edit multiple products at once, including titles, descriptions, prices, and inventory levels, saving you time and effort. Streamline your product management process and keep your store up-to-date with Hextom Bulk Product Edit’s powerful editing tools.
EasyScan: SKU and Barcode is a Shopify app designed to simplify inventory management and order fulfillment for ecommerce brands. It enables businesses to generate and print custom SKU and barcode labels, scan barcodes for error-free picking, packing, and order fulfillment, and efficiently track and update inventory across warehouses. The app integrates with barcode scanners and offers tools for bulk processing, inventory reports, and custom packing slips, helping brands streamline warehouse operations and reduce mistakes.
Stocky is an inventory management tool designed to optimize stock decisions for brick-and-mortar retail businesses using Shopify POS. It allows retailers to create and manage purchase orders, conduct stocktakes, and utilize in-depth reporting for informed inventory decisions. By streamlining communication with suppliers and enhancing the receiving process through barcode scanning, Stocky helps businesses maintain the right product mix and maximize profits.
Appikon - Pre-Order is designed to help Shopify merchants manage pre-orders and waitlists for out-of-stock, coming-soon, or back-ordered products. The app seamlessly replaces the "Add to Cart" button with a "Pre-Order" option, allowing brands to capture customer interest and secure revenue even when items aren't immediately available. With easy installation, no coding required, and features like customizable buttons, discounts for pre-orders, and email capture for order confirmations, Appikon makes it simple to boost sales and manage inventory efficiently.
SellersCommerce is a powerful B2B eCommerce platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and scale customized online stores. Built with multi-tenant architecture, advanced product data management, and robust reporting tools, it delivers seamless buying experiences and supports complex B2B workflows for organizations of any size.
We offer a comprehensive platform for brands aiming for global expansion, connecting them with consumers across major online marketplaces, retail, and D2C. Our full-service partnership simplifies global operations, covering compliance, listings, advertising, support, inventory, and tax/admin management.
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