Inventory Management Tools and Techniques

Essential tools for complete inventory control

  • Ideal for growing businesses
  • Master ABC & JIT
  • Use modern inventory tools
  • Reduce costs smartly
  • Boost accuracy instantly
  • Pick right business tools
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Why use inventory management tools and techniques?

Go beyond simple tracking to truly optimise your inventory

  • Prevent capital from being tied up in non-moving stock
  • Avoid losing sales due to unexpected stockouts
  • Improve your cash flow and overall profitability
  • Make data-driven decisions on purchasing and sales
  • Increase operational efficiency and team productivity
  • Gain a competitive edge with a smarter supply chain
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Key analytical tools and techniques

Master the methods for effective inventory management

  • Categorise items into A (high-value), B (mid-value), and C (low-value)
  • Focus your management efforts on the most critical ‘A’ items
  • Optimise control and reduce carrying costs effectively
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Free & Affordable Options for Small Businesses

TallyPrime Silver - Suitable for businesses that need TallyPrime on a single PC

1 Month

750

41628

+18% GST

  • Affordable Plan
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
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3 Month

2,250 ₹ 2,138

41628

+18% GST

Effective price 712.5/Month

  • Budget friendly - Flat 5% off
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
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12 Month

9,000 ₹ 8,100

41628

+18% GST

Effective price 675/Month

  • Popular plan - Flat 10% off
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
Lifetime

22,500

41581

+18% GST

  • Best ROI Plan
  • Lifetime license
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
  • Zero cost EMI available Specific EMI details, including banks and tenure options, will be presented at the payment page

TallyPrime Gold - Perfect for businesses needing multi-user access on multiple PCs

1 Month

2,250

41629

+18% GST

  • Affordable Plan
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
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3 Month

6,750 ₹ 6,413

41629

+18% GST

Effective price 2137.5/Month

  • Budget friendly - Flat 5% off
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
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12 Month

27,000 ₹ 24,300

41629

+18% GST

Effective price 2025/Month

  • Popular plan - Flat 10% off
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
Lifetime

67,500

41582

+18% GST

  • Best ROI Plan
  • Lifetime license
What you get:
  • Fully loaded with all features
  • Invoicing & accounting
  • Inventory management
  • GST and compliance
  • Banking and cashflow
  • e-Invoicing and e-way bills
  • Connected services
  • Business operation
  • Zero cost EMI available

Benefits of Inventory Management Tools and Techniques

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Make profitable decisions

Use techniques like ABC analysis to focus on high-value products.

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Improve cash flow

Implement JIT and EOQ to avoid tying up capital in excess stock

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Increase efficiency

Use barcode scanners to speed up your entire warehouse operation.

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Eliminate errors

Replace manual spreadsheets with an integrated inventory management software for perfect accuracy.

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Better financial health

Accurate inventory valuation leads to correct financial reports.

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Stay audit-ready

Techniques like cycle counting keep your stock records accurate year-round.

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Complete visibility

A central software gives you a real-time view of your entire inventory.

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Scalable growth

The right tools and techniques allow your operations to grow without chaos.

TallyPrime vs Competitors

Why businesses choose TallyPrime

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Other Software

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Analysis

  • All-in-one software: accounting, inventory, payroll, compliance, reports, and more

Other Software

Module-based pricing; need to purchase additional features separately

Quantitative Analysis

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Save up to 80% of annual software costs.

  • Simple, intuitive interface for all business types

Other Software

Learning curve can be steep; some are suited for specific sectors only

Quantitative Analysis

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Save up to 40–50 hours of training time per employee annually.

  • Flexible to choose between desktop or cloud

Other Software

Similar options available

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Save up to ₹50,000 annually in infra adjustments.

  • Lifetime license or subscription (annually/monthly/ quarterly)

Other Software

No option of lifetime license. Expensive for long term usage.

Quantitative Analysis

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Save up to ₹10,000 per user annually compared to other accounting software.

  • Easy to use, low dependency on IT or external help

Other Software

May require onboarding, documentation, or support to get started

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Save up to ₹15,000–₹25,000 annually in support costs.

  • Strong post-sale support; regular updates with GST and compliance readiness. Real human support, toll free numbers, and strong customer support from 1800+ partners.

Other Software

For most cases, the support is provided by chatbots

Quantitative Analysis

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Ensure zero penalties, saving up to ₹50,000+ annually in potential GST fines.

  • No extra charges for additional users on Gold plan.

Other Software

May need to incur additional cost for adding more users or features (godowns, companies, employees, payroll, etc)

Quantitative Analysis

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No extra cost for adding users — save up to ₹5,000–₹10,000 per user annually.

Implement right tools and scale your business with TallyPrime

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Choosing the right tool for your business

Select the best inventory management tools based on your industry
Retail and e-commerce

Retail and e-commerce

Focus on tools like barcode scanners and POS integration. Techniques like ABC analysis for product categorisation and demand forecasting for seasonal trends are crucial.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

ERP/IMS software is essential. Key techniques include Just-In-Time (JIT) for managing raw materials and Bill of Materials (BoM) tracking for production.

Wholesale and distribution

Wholesale and distribution

Multi-warehouse management software and business intelligence tools are vital. Techniques like EOQ and safety stock calculations help manage bulk inventory efficiently.

How to get started with TallyPrime

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Sign up for a free trial

Explore TallyPrime risk-free and experience its features firsthand

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Download and install

Quick setup on your system with simple installation steps.

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Set up your business profile

Add company details, GSTIN, and basic preferences in minutes.

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Configure essentials

Enable invoicing, GST, payroll, or inventory modules as per your needs

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Explore reports and insights

Generate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports instantly

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Get support when needed

Access help articles, video tutorials, and dedicated support from Tally experts

Frequently asked questions

For most modern businesses, an integrated inventory management software like TallyPrime is the most crucial tool, as it acts as the central system for implementing various techniques together.

It's a technique to categorise your inventory into three groups: A (your most valuable items), B (mid-range), and C (low-value). This helps you focus your management efforts on what matters most.

A great starting point is to use software to get accurate data, and then apply simple techniques like setting reorder levels and performing regular physical stock counts (cycle counting).

It can be if you don't have reliable suppliers or a good demand forecast. It's a powerful technique, but it requires a stable supply chain to be effective.

FIFO (First-In, First-Out) assumes you sell your oldest stock first. LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) assumes you sell your newest stock first. The method you use affects your profit calculation.

Barcodes automate data capture. Scanning a barcode is much faster and more accurate than manually typing item codes. This speeds up billing, receiving, and stock audits.

EOQ is a formula used to calculate the most economical quantity to order, balancing the cost of ordering the goods against the cost of holding them in stock.

While possible for very small inventories, it's extremely difficult and prone to errors. An inventory management tool like TallyPrime automates these calculations and makes implementing techniques much easier.

Instead of one big annual count, many businesses adopt "cycle counting”, where you count small sections of your inventory regularly (daily or weekly). This keeps your records accurate year-round.

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1 Month

₹ 750
+ 18% GST
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3 Months

₹ 2,138
₹ 2,250
+ 18% GST
Effective price 12,150/Year Buy Now