Inventory Management
Track supplies, equipment, and assets across campuses. Automated reordering, stockroom management, and asset tracking integrated with your educational ERP. Trusted by 500+ institutions.
Overview
Educational institutions manage diverse inventories - from classroom supplies and textbooks to laboratory chemicals and IT equipment. Keeping track of what you have, where it is located, and when to reorder is essential for smooth operations and cost control. OpenEduCat's Inventory Management module provides comprehensive stock tracking, automated replenishment, and seamless integration with purchasing and accounting.
Key Features
Everything you need to manage inventory management effectively
Product Catalog
Comprehensive item database with descriptions and specs
Categories
Organize items hierarchically by type
Units of Measure
Support for multiple units with conversion
Barcoding
Barcode/QR code generation and scanning
Variants
Track items with size, color, or other variations
Multi-Warehouse
Track inventory across multiple buildings/campuses
Sub-Locations
Rooms, shelves, and bins within warehouses
Location Profiles
Define characteristics (temperature, security level)
Transfer Rules
Control movements between locations
Location Reporting
Stock levels by location at any time
Receipts
Receive goods from purchases or donations
Issues
Dispense inventory to requesters
Transfers
Move inventory between locations
Adjustments
Record shrinkage, damage, or corrections
Cycle Counts
Scheduled counting to maintain accuracy
Reorder Points
Minimum stock levels triggering alerts
Safety Stock
Buffer quantity above reorder point
Lead Time
Consider supplier lead time in reorder timing
Auto-Requisition
Generate purchase requisitions automatically
Economic Order Quantity
Optimize order quantities for cost
Lot Tracking
Track batches for recall and expiration
Serial Numbers
Individual item tracking for assets
Expiration Management
Monitor and alert for expiring items
Movement History
Complete audit trail of item movements
Usage Analytics
Consumption patterns by item and location
Stock Reports
Current stock by item, location, or category
Movement Reports
Receipts, issues, and transfers by period
Valuation Reports
Inventory value for accounting
Reorder Reports
Items needing replenishment
Usage Analysis
Consumption trends and forecasting
Seamless Integrations
Connect Inventory Management with your favorite tools and services
Plus REST API, webhooks, and custom integrations for your specific needs
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