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Inventory Management with Real-Time Stock Control

A centralized inventory module for clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies. Track items, batches, expiry dates, and transfers across locations with full audit history and integrated purchasing.

Inventory Management with Real-Time Stock Control

Overview

Inventory Management provides a single source of truth for stock across branches, warehouses, and point-of-care stores. Track quantities, locations, and movements in real time with full audit history.

Designed for healthcare operations, it handles batches, expiry dates, and controlled items while keeping purchasing, pharmacy, and finance aligned.

With configurable rules for min and max levels, you can prevent stockouts, reduce overstocking, and keep critical supplies available.

Core Features

Item Catalog and Master Data

SKU, barcode, and alternative item support Units of measure and conversion rules Category, brand, and supplier mapping Costing methods: FIFO, average, or standard Controlled and regulated item flags

Stock Control and Expiry

Batch and lot tracking with expiry dates FEFO picking and expiry alerts Cycle counts and stock adjustments Quality hold and quarantine locations Full movement audit trail

Procurement and Replenishment

Min and max levels by location Reorder point alerts and suggested purchase orders Supplier lead time and pricing history Receiving, putaway, and variance checks Backorder and partial receipt support

Multi-Location Operations

Transfer requests and approvals Stock in transit visibility Branch level permissions and roles Central oversight dashboards Inter-branch valuation reports

Inventory Workflow

  • 1. Item setup

    Create items, units, barcodes, and safety stock levels for each location.

  • 2. Receiving and putaway

    Record supplier deliveries, capture batch and expiry data, and update costing.

  • 3. Storage and transfers

    Move stock between stores and branches with approvals and in-transit tracking.

  • 4. Issue and dispense

    Deduct inventory automatically from pharmacy, wards, or procedures based on usage.

  • 5. Count and reconcile

    Run cycle counts, investigate variances, and lock changes with audit logs.

Reporting & Analytics

Monitor stock health, usage patterns, and supplier performance with built-in reports.

  • Stock on hand by location, category, and batch
  • Near expiry and expired item dashboards
  • Fast and slow moving items
  • Reorder performance and supplier fill rates
  • Shrinkage and adjustment summaries
  • Cost of inventory and valuation reports

Integrations & Ecosystem

Native Integrations

Pharmacy and dispensing Purchasing and procurement Billing and cashier Accounting and cost centers Appointment and case management

AI Features

Demand forecasting for critical items Anomaly detection for unusual usage or losses Smart reorder suggestions

External Integrations

Barcode scanners and label printers Supplier APIs or EDI feeds Cold chain sensors or IoT monitors

Who Uses This Module?

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Laboratories
  • Diagnostic centers
  • NGO programs
  • Retail medical stores

Pricing

Pricing depends on item volume, number of locations, and required integrations.

Clinic Starter
  • Core inventory tracking
  • Batch and expiry control
  • Basic alerts and reports
  • Single location support
Hospital Network
  • Multi-location stock and transfers
  • Approval workflows and permissions
  • Supplier and purchasing integrations
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
Enterprise Supply Chain
  • High volume performance tuning
  • Custom workflows and integrations
  • Central governance dashboards
  • Priority support and SLA options

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support batch and expiry tracking?

Yes. Each receipt can include batch or lot and expiry data with FEFO picking and alerts.

Can we manage multiple branches?

Yes. The module supports transfers, in-transit visibility, and branch level permissions.

How do reorder alerts work?

You can set min and max levels per item and location. Alerts and suggested purchase orders are generated automatically.

Can it integrate with the pharmacy?

Yes. Dispensing can automatically deduct stock and update availability.

Ready to take control of your inventory?

Tell us your locations, item types, and volumes and we will show a tailored workflow.

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