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Stock Control System

Take full control of your stock

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With Profit4’s stock control system you’ll effortlessly manage your inventory, cut costs, and save hours of work.

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The benefits of Profit4's stock control system

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100% visibility

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Real-time stock stock levels

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Accurate availability

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Multi-location tracking

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Save hours of work
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Optimise stock levels
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Increase profts
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Improved stock availability & customer satisfaction

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One system to manage all areas of your business, with stock control at its heart.
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Trusted by 1000's of UK users

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"We outgrew Sage & since we’ve switched to OGL Software, we’ve definitely seen a step up in our sales & our customer service."

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James Elliott, Director

Deligo

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"Since going live on Profit4, we have been able to get our stock control in order & reduced our stock holding down at any one time by about £100,000 a month."

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Mark Ashworth, Commercial Director

ABM Electrical

Streamline your operations, grow your business

One system to run your entire business

Profit4's stock control system will bring together your business operations, so you can manage all your business processes in one system. This includes finance, purchasing, order fulfilment, customer communications and sales orders.

This will avoid manual admin and the duplication of tasks - saving you time and money.

Everyone in your business will also be using the same current data, allowing for more informed decision-making.

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Optimised stock levels in a warehouse

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Avoid tying up money & ensure your bestsellers are never out of stock

If unsold stock is sitting on the shelf it's costing you money. With Profit4 you can quickly identify stock that's not selling and adjust your sales strategy and future supplier orders accordingly.

Profit4's stock control system also suggests the ideal min/max stock levels for your products based on previous order volumes.

There is also the option to setup automatic reordering with your supplier when a bestselling product's stock level reaches a certain level.

Grow without the need for extra staff

Profit4 automates the manual tasks in inventory management. This helps your business grow without needing to hire more staff for the extra work.

It also frees up your time, so you can concentrate on growing your business and selling products rather than admin.

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A stock control system, designed with the user in mind

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Access from any location

Whether working from home or on the road, you can access Profit4 anywhere through your browser.

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A fast easy-to-use interface

No more waiting ages for data to load or trying to navigate overly complicated systems.

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Fully customisable dashboards

Each user can quickly and easily create their own customised dashboard.

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Access from any location

Whether working from home or on the road, you can access Profit4 anywhere through your browser.

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A fast easy-to-use interface

No more waiting ages for data to load or trying to navigate overly complicated systems.

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Create custom dashboards

Each user can quickly and easily create their own customised dashboard.

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100% visibility across all locations & bins

Take full control of your inventory

Know exactly how much stock you have, how much you can sell and exactly where it's located.

Whether you're managing multiple warehouses or multiple sales channels (web, trade counter, telephone), your inventory levels will automatically update.

Profit4's stock management system includes a bill of materials. If you sell a kit with several products, it will automatically show the stock levels of each component.

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Significantly reduce stock picking times

Save time & money with optimised picking

Profit4's stock management software tells you the exact location of a product in the warehouse. It also generates a picking note for your team - this note provides the most efficient route for picking the products.

The process of manually reconciling transactions is sped up considerably and the risk of human error is significantly reduced.

Quickly spot bestsellers
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No clunky bolt-ons required. All your sales channels connected

With full visibility of your stock and customers' sales data, you can quickly spot any unusual sales decreases or if demand for certain products is low - this enables you to quickly take action and ensure you're not ordering more of that product.

By identifying bestselling stock you can also set up automated purchasing processes to ensure those products are never out of stock.

The data is auto-presented in a visual bar graph so you don't need to spend unnecessary time trying to interpret a high volume of sales figures. The graphs also enable you to drill down to the product type or even individual product level.

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Integrate with your website, couriers, trade counter & more!

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Perpetual (automated) stock counts
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Profit4's stock management software's real-time stock data enables you to continuously track your stock count.

Tracking this electronically allows you to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Select locations or product groups to count and generate accurate stock data while removing the risk of human error.

Warehouse integration & optimised picking
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When an order is allocated a picking note is auto-generated. This can either be emailed or printed.

The picking note will include the exact bin number/location for each product and provide an optimised route for picking.

Website, Amazon, eBay & trade counter integration
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Profit4's stock control system can integrate with your website, Amazon, eBay, trade counter and more.

These integrations are seamless, with Profit4 maintaining its quick, easy-to-use user experience.

Unlimited product attributes
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Stock systems typically limit the number of attributes you can assign to a product. However, as a wholesaler or distributor, we recognise that you require more attributes than that.

Profit4 enables you to apply an unlimited amount of custom product attributes to your products such as thread size, length, etc. These attributes can be used to easily find the right products when making an order for a customer. They can also be used to analyse order volumes and stock levels in more detail.

By integrating with your website you also have the option to allow customers to filter online products by attribute.

Enhanced stock traceability
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No matter how many warehouses, sales channels, or product lines you have, you can see and track all your stock.

Profit4's stock management system provides 100% visibility of your tracked inventory items across multiple locations.

And with Profit4's batch number tracing you can quickly identify and resolve faulty products.

Bulk upload supplier price-lists & images
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Bulk import supplier prices and images to ensure you’re maintaining the right profit margins when selling to customers.

Knowing the cost price of raw materials is important for several reasons. It helps you set rules for the lowest selling price, negotiate options, and determine profit margins. This information is crucial for your sales team as it allows them to make informed decisions and increase profit margins.

Sophisticated customer pricing functionality
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Wholesalers and distributors deal with many products, resulting in numerous pricing options and customer pricing structures that must be regularly updated.

Managing this process without software is a mammoth task, one which OGL's stock control system handles with ease.

Automated purchasing processes
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Link your purchasing and finance department to your warehouse and order processing teams. Use the same current data to improve purchasing decisions.

Set minimum and maximum level rules on your products so purchase orders can be automatically raised when necessary. And if you don’t have stock of an item a customer is requesting you can create special product codes during order entry to order a product in specifically for that customer. If they ever require the same product in the future, you will be able to trace this in the sales order history.

Optimised stock & forecasting
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Profit4's stock management software suggests the highest and lowest stock levels for your products, using past order amounts.

Customisable usage & trends reports
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Gain insight with detailed reports on all your stock movements so you can make smarter decisions on purchasing and warehouse management. Profit4's stock control software provides full visibility of stock levels, sales history, best sellers and non-movers, you gain full control of your stock which will impact your bottom line.

Cloud based (access from any location)
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Profit4's stock management system is Cloud based so you can access Profit4 from any location via your internet browser.

This is ideal if you're working from home, visiting customers or suppliers, or at a trade show.

Full support from our UK HQ
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You will be provided with your own dedicated Customer Success Manager who is easily contactable via telephone or email.

Your Customer Success Manager will also regularly arrange catch ups to check you're getting the most out of our stock control system and to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently asked questions

What is a stock control system?
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A stock control system is used to track and manage inventory in your warehouse and across multiple locations.

The benefits of a stock control system include streamlining processes, improving warehouse efficiency, enhancing communication, and improving customer service.

What are the benefits of a stock control system?
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Our stock control software will connect all departments across your business, including stock control, sales order management, finance and customer service. When interlinked these departments will work more efficiently as they will have full visibility of your stock and sales, creating a smooth streamlined order management process.

You will also find that the time spent on internal admin tasks is dramatically reduced, giving your team more time to focus on growing and building your company.

Why is stock control important?
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As wholesalers and distributors, your inventory and warehouse sit at the heart of your business, which means the success of your stock management processes directly impacts the success of your business.

This is why an advanced, comprehensive inventory management system is crucial to your business performance and will enable you to take your business to the next level.

Is your stock management system cost-effective for my small business?
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OGL’s stock management system can be configured to suit your business needs, ensuring it’s an affordable option for small businesses.

OGL's stock control software is easier to use and cheaper to install. This is due to its true Cloud browser interface and technical advancements.

It is also scalable, so as your business grows it will adapt with you.

As a small business, you want your staff to work efficiently. Profit4 saves time and money by automating manual tasks and reducing the need for more staff as you grow.

You can also see your stock in real-time to maintain minimum levels for orders without using too much capital.

Which websites & eCommerce platforms does Profit4 integrate with?
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OGL’s business software will integrate with OGL eShop as well as popular CMSs such as Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, eBay and more.

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Will your stock control software support us as our business grows?
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The larger a business grows the higher the demand on every member of the team with regards to admin tasks. By utilising OGL’s stock control software you will have the support and stability you need to expand without the extra admin, staff and inefficient processes.

OGL’s software also supports a high volume of SKUs to meet the demands of most businesses.

Do you provide ongoing support?
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At OGL we see the relationship with our customers as a partnership, whereby we’ll get to know the unique ins and outs of your business to provide the best guidance and advice possible to ensure that our stock control software will effectively help your business grow.

With a committed Software Support Team, based in our West Midlands Head Office, you will always have someone on hand either via telephone or email to offer professional, expert advice.

What is perpetual stock management?
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Perpetual stock management (which Profit4 provides) electronically tracks systems to continually record inventory as opposed to businesses relying on periodic stock taking whereby businesses carry out time-consuming physical inventory counts manually.

No need to dread the annual stock takes, instead you can save money on direct costs and improve customer service by having the correct stock accuracy.

Can I manage stock across multiple locations?
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The simple answer is, yes! OGL Software’s stock control management can maintain stock at multiple locations and warehouses.

Will Profit4 be the right solution for my business?
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Wholesalers and distributors who begin their journey on small software packages that aren’t tailored for their industry, often find that they quickly outgrow the software and need a solution that can support them in future growth.

We tackle the challenges faced by businesses that have outgrown their current system by supplying a robust ERP system, built specifically for wholesalers and distributors.

OGL Software has many integrated modules that work together seamlessly to maximise efficiency and profits.

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To find out how our Profit4 ERP software can transform your business, arrange a call-back with one of our ERP Consultants.

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