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Integration with inFlow Inventory: Streamline Inventory Forecasting & Management

October 22, 2024

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At StockTrim, we are constantly working to simplify and optimize inventory forecasting for our customers. In line with this commitment, we are thrilled to announce our latest integration with inFlow Inventory, one of the leading inventory management platforms for SMB’s. This new integration brings powerful benefits for businesses looking to enhance their inventory planning and management processes.

Why This Integration Matters

In today’s fast-paced market, efficiently managing your inventory is critical to maintaining profitability, ensuring customer satisfaction, and staying ahead of competitors. inFlow Inventory is widely known for its comprehensive inventory management solutions, and with StockTrim’s powerful forecasting capabilities, businesses now have the advantage of precise demand predictions directly integrated into their workflow.

Key Benefits of the StockTrim & inFlow Inventory Integration:

  • Seamless Syncing of Inventory Data: The native integration allows for smooth syncing of inventory data from inFlow to StockTrim. This means that all your product details, stock levels, and sales history are automatically fed into StockTrim for accurate forecasting and analysis.

  • Improved Forecasting Accuracy: By merging inFlow’s detailed inventory management with StockTrim’s machine learning algorithms, users can now forecast demand more accurately. This helps you reduce stockouts, avoid overstocking, and make better purchasing decisions to improve cash flow.

  • Automated Order Recommendations:  StockTrim’s integration with inFlow allows for automated and optimized reorder recommendations based on predicted demand. You’ll receive insights into when and how much stock to order to ensure that your shelves are always appropriately stocked.

  • Enhanced Supply Chain Efficiency: With StockTrim’s advanced forecasting linked directly to inFlow’s inventory data, businesses can optimize their supply chain, reducing lead times and ensuring timely stock replenishment.

  • Faster Decision-Making:  Real-time data syncing between inFlow and StockTrim empowers businesses to make faster, data-driven decisions. You'll gain clear visibility into stock levels and future needs without having to manually cross-check multiple systems.

How It Works

The StockTrim and inFlow Inventory integration works by syncing all relevant product, location, and inventory data directly between the two systems. You’ll be able to access detailed forecasting reports in StockTrim, leveraging the sales and inventory data already stored in inFlow.

Step-by-Step Integration:

Step 1:Ensure you have active accounts on both StockTrim and inFlow Inventory.
Step 2: Follow the setup instructions available in StockTrim’s help guide to authorize the connection between the two platforms.
Step 3: Allow the data to sync, and StockTrim will automatically pull in the inventory data to begin running forecasts.

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From there, you can make informed decisions, manage stock levels more efficiently, and streamline purchasing and inventory management processes.

Who Will Benefit?

Whether you’re a small/medium-sized product business, a growing e-commerce store, or an established retailer, this integration is designed to help you:

- Avoid costly stockouts or excess inventory.
- Save time on manual data entry and cross-system comparisons.
- Improve supply chain efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Make smarter decisions based on data-backed insights.

The StockTrim and inFlow Inventory integration is a game-changer for businesses seeking to improve their inventory management and forecasting capabilities. This new integration will inFlow users plan for the future with greater confidence and efficiency, allowing a focus on growing the business rather than getting bogged down by manual processes and spreadsheets.

We invite you to explore this new integration and see how it can transform your inventory management. Visit our development update page to learn more and get started today.

Ready to upgrade your inventory forecasting with inFlow and StockTrim?  Start your free trial and see how this powerful combination can help you manage your stock with ease!

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