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Inventory Management
SME Portal (Pty) Ltd
  • Inventory Management

    Smarter stock. Stronger control. Better cash flow.

    Hold the right stock, in the right place, at the right time — with visibility from supplier to shelf.

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Why Inventory Management Matters

Stockouts, over-ordering, shrinkage, slow movers, and poor cash flow quietly kill growth. We replace guesswork with data-driven control and simple, repeatable processes.

Fewer stockouts → happier customersLower carrying costsShrinkage under controlClean data, better decisions
Our promise: practical fixes that your team can run every day.

Our Approach

Strategic Assessment

Map procurement → receiving → storage → picking → dispatch → returns. Identify bottlenecks, leak points, and quick wins. Output: current vs future state plan.

Process Optimisation

Practical SOPs: GRN, binning, picking paths, cycle counts, RTV. Calibrate min/max, reorder points & safety stock to actual demand and lead times.

Shrinkage & Redundancy Control

Root-cause theft/wastage, tighten permissions and bin security, run exception reports, and clear dead/duplicate stock with structured actions.

Systems & Tools

Zoho/ERP setup or refinement, clean item masters, units & barcodes, and real-time dashboards for stock turns, fill rate, and aged stock.

Training & Skills

Upskill teams on counts, data hygiene, and decision-making. Provide job aids and quick-reference checklists so improvements stick.

The Result

Better cash flow

Optimal holding with faster turns and less money trapped in stock.

Higher service levels

Fill rate up, backorders down, customers retained.

Lower shrinkage & errors

Stronger controls and accountability reduce losses.

Clear visibility

Dashboards by item, category, and warehouse for better decisions.

Typical Deliverables

Inventory health audit & priority roadmap

Min/Max & safety stock model calibrated to demand & lead times

Item master cleanup (naming, units, barcodes, categories)

Warehouse layout, binning & picking improvements

Cycle count program + variance management

Shrinkage controls & exception reporting

System configuration (Zoho/ERP), reports & dashboards

Team training, SOPs, and handover pack

Who It’s For

Retailers, distributors, and warehousing teams who want practical fixes now — whether centralised or running multiple branches across South Africa.

RetailDistributionWholesaleMulti-warehouseField & Stores
Outcomes over theory. We implement changes your team can run every day.

Proof Points

25–40%

reduction in aged stock within two cycles

10–20%

shrinkage reduction after controls & training

>95%

service level on core SKUs with calibrated min/max

Ready to turn inventory into a growth lever?

Let’s diagnose your top three quick wins and outline your improvement roadmap.

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