UK BUYER’S GUIDE · 3 PRODUCTS
Inventory Management
Can we trace stock from supplier receipt to customer shipment, including shortages, returns and true costs?
Compare stock control, replenishment and fulfilment across warehouses and selling channels. This category examines the movement and cost of goods rather than a complete ERP implementation.
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Highest documented score first. Fit adds up the 20 feature checks below, including AI, across documented plans. Entry prices may exclude scored capabilities. The upper end of a range represents unverified points.
3 of 3 products · Highest documented score first
| Product / good fit for | Pricing context | Documented fit | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
Unleashed Unleashed UK wholesalers and manufacturers connecting stock control to cloud accounting. | £269.00per month excl. VAT monthly | 95–100/100 documented fit95% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Cin7 Core Cin7 Core Growing UK product businesses needing multi-channel stock and assembly workflows. | US$349.00per month excl. VAT monthly | 85–100/100 documented fit85% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Zoho Inventory Zoho Inventory UK businesses wanting connected inventory workflows within or alongside the Zoho ecosystem. | Request pricingper organisation VAT basis not stated quote | 70–100/100 documented fit70% evidence coverage | Details ↗ |
Prices retain their original currency, billing basis and VAT status. Check the evidence and plan requirements before buying.
| Capability & demo question | Unleashed95–100/100 documented fit | Cin7 Core85–100/100 documented fit | Zoho Inventory70–100/100 documented fit |
|---|---|---|---|
Core workflowOn-hand, available and committed stock5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReserve a sales order and distinguish physical stock from quantities available to another buyer. | ✓ Supported Allocation and stock-on-hand tools are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Reports distinguish available, on-hand, allocated and incoming quantities. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Stock balances are documented; allocated-versus-available display needs confirmation. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowPurchase orders and supplier records5.0 points availableAsk in the demoCreate a supplier order with costs, quantities and an expected delivery date. | ✓ Supported Supplier records and purchase orders are included. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Purchase orders and supplier management are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Purchase orders, bills and vendor records are documented. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowSales orders through shipment5.0 points availableAsk in the demoMove an accepted sales order into picking, packing and shipment. | ✓ Supported Orders, shipments and picklists are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Sales fulfilment includes picking, packing and shipping. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Orders connect to packing and shipping. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowMultiple warehouses and transfers5.0 points availableAsk in the demoTransfer goods between two warehouses and inspect each location's balance. | ✓ Supported Multiple warehouses and transfers are included. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Unlimited locations and stock transfers are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Stock locations and inter-warehouse transfers are documented. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowStock counts and adjustments5.0 points availableAsk in the demoCount a sample shelf, record a variance and correct the stock balance. | ✓ Supported Stock counts and adjustments are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Stocktakes and adjustments correct inventory records. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Counts are approved with reasons and resulting adjustments. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowBarcode-supported stock operations5.0 points availableAsk in the demoScan an item during a supported receiving or picking workflow. | ✓ Supported Warehouse scanning requires the relevant warehouse module. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Mobile warehouse functions support barcode scanning. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Receipts support barcode scanning. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Core workflowStock and valuation reporting5.0 points availableAsk in the demoProduce a stock position and value report for an agreed date. | ✓ Supported Stock valuation and movement reports are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Inventory and financial reports are included. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported UK documentation lists inventory and valuation reports. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthPartial deliveries against purchase orders5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReceive six units against an order of ten and leave the remainder outstanding. | ✓ Supported Purchase receipting supports partial deliveries. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Advanced Purchases handles multiple deliveries against one order. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Receive chosen quantities and bill only received goods. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthBackorders and split fulfilment5.0 points availableAsk in the demoShip available lines while retaining unfilled quantities for a later delivery. | ✓ Supported Backorders and shipment handling are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Backorder support is listed; split fulfilment needs verification. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Backorders documented; split shipment behaviour needs a demonstration. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthBatch records and expiry tracking5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReceive two lots with different expiry dates and identify their remaining quantities. | ✓ Supported Batch tracking includes expiry-date visibility. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Batch and expiry tracking are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported UK features explicitly include batch expiry dates. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthSerial-number tracking5.0 points availableAsk in the demoTrack a specific serial number through receipt and sale. | ✓ Supported Serial-number tracking is listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Serial tracking is documented. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Unique serial identifiers track item movements. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthAllocation of landed costs5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAllocate freight or duty to received products and inspect revised costs. | ✓ Supported Freight and duties can enter product costs. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Allocate landed expenses across purchase-order products. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Allocation of freight and duties not established in this review. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points |
Workflow depthReturns linked to stock and credit5.0 points availableAsk in the demoReceive a customer return and inspect the stock and financial consequences. | ? Not verified Credits and full or partial refunds are listed; return-to-stock behaviour needs verification. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Credits support returned stock with corresponding inventory/accounting consequences. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Returns can create refunds or invoice credits. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthBin-level warehouse picking5.0 points availableAsk in the demoPick a multi-line order from identified storage bins. | ✓ Supported Warehouse module supplies bin-based mobile picking. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Advanced WMS includes multiple locations and controlled picking. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Bin locations feed warehouse picklists. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthKits or assemblies consuming component stock5.0 points availableAsk in the demoSell or assemble a bundle and verify the component balances. | ✓ Supported Assembly and disassembly consume component records; module-dependent. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported BOM, assembly and kitting are listed. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Composite items and assemblies are documented. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthRole-based stock access5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRestrict a warehouse operator's access to sensitive system functions. | ✓ Supported Permissions and access levels are described. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported User permissions restrict functions and data. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Custom roles restrict modules, actions and locations. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
Workflow depthDocumented inventory API5.0 points availableAsk in the demoRetrieve item or order data using a documented API and show relevant limits. | ✓ Supported Core includes 250,000 API calls monthly. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported Core API access is an optional add-on. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported UK feature page provides developer API access. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
AIAI stock-risk or replenishment recommendations5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAsk AI which items need attention and inspect the stock data behind a recommendation. | ✓ Supported Evo identifies stockout risks and replenishment tasks. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ✓ Supported ForesightAI forecasts demand and optimises stock; add-on. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Report forecasting documented; actionable stock-risk recommendations not established. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
AIConversational inventory analysis5.0 points availableAsk in the demoAsk a stock question in ordinary English and inspect the returned business data. | ✓ Supported Copilot retrieves, analyses and formats inventory data. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified No verified conversational inventory-query workflow. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified UK guide documents transaction prompts; analytical stock questioning remains unverified. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
AIAI permissions and business-data protection5.0 points availableAsk in the demoCompare an administrator and restricted user's AI access and review model-data handling. | ✓ Supported Vendor specifies private AI and permission-based access. 5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ | ? Not verified Model-data use and AI permission behaviour require confirmation. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 points | ? Not verified Feature toggles documented; model-data handling and AI access boundaries remain unverified. 0.0–5.0 / 5.0 pointsEvidence ↗ |
“Not verified” means the recorded evidence does not settle this specific check. It does not mean the feature is absent. Read the scoring method.
Focus on up to three products →ASK BETTER QUESTIONS
Before you buy inventory management software.
What to look for
- Use your own mixed order with a short delivery, a return and a stock transfer in every demonstration.
- Choose the system of record for stock before connecting accounting and sales channels.
- List required warehouse modules and transaction allowances separately from the starting subscription.
What changes the cost
- Sales-order volumes, users, warehouses and integration allowances.
- Barcode devices, advanced picking, forecasting and production modules.
- Opening-stock migration, product clean-up, onboarding and accounting reconciliation.
What to watch out for
- Treating on-hand stock as immediately available despite allocations.
- Assuming serial tracking includes every recall, quarantine or expiry workflow.
- Comparing a basic inventory plan with another supplier's complete warehouse package.
Common questions
Do we need inventory software or an ERP?
Inventory software focuses on goods and fulfilment. Evaluate ERP separately if you also need integrated financial management, complex manufacturing and broader business processes.
Does UK availability mean all carriers are integrated?
No. Ask suppliers to demonstrate the specific UK carrier, service, label and returns workflow you use.
How do AI functions affect the comparison?
Three separate checks account for 15 points. Standard reorder rules do not automatically count as AI, and undocumented functions remain unknown.