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      • Inventory ControlSave money and take control of your inventory
      • Purchasing and ReceivingSend POs and receive product from any device
      • BarcodingGenerate barcodes and save time with every scan
      • ReportingSee your business your way with 30+ reports
      • ManufacturingCreate assemblies or kits while tracking your costs
      • Integrations & APIConnect inFlow to online sales, accounting, and more
      • Sales and InvoicingQuote, pick, ship, and invoice in one place
      • MobileGet real work done right from your smartphone
      • B2B PortalTake B2B orders online–without a separate store
      • See All Features
    • Use Cases
      • WarehouseChoose a WMS that’s easy to set up and deploy
      • Assembly and BOMSee how inventory tracking keeps you ahead of orders
      • WholesaleinFlow brings order to even the largest of orders
      • Asset TrackingAn equipment signout solution your team will actually use
      • Field ServiceTrack tools and materials across all of your job sites
    • By Region
      • Worldwide
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      • Canada
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • UAE
    • Talk to SalesFind out quickly if inFlow is right for you
  • Hardware
    • Products
      • Smart ScannerThe complete solution for running your operations
      • AccessoriesSmart accessories for your Smart Scanner
      • PrinterBarcode label printers from inFlow
    •  
    • Contact SalesFind out quickly if inFlow is right for you
  • Support
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      • Get SupportNeed help? Contact the inFlow support team
      • Contact SalesGet expert advice and see if inFlow is the right fit for you
      • Professional ServicesHire an in-house expert to set inFlow up for you.
      • Become a PartnerRefer inFlow to your clients and earn commission
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      • Knowledge BaseGot an inFlow question? Our KB has the answer
      • VideosInventory management advice without the whiteboard
      • BloginFlow updates and long-form articles for small businesses
      • WebinarsinFlow tips straight from our in-house experts
      • CommunityConnect and learn from other inFlow customers
    • Highlights
      • 3 free barcode generators that are actually worth your time
      • Connecting to QuickBooks Online – set up, troubleshooting and FAQs
      • inFlow now has an improved PO software system
    • Contact SalesFind out quickly if inFlow is right for you
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How to Do Smarter Inventory Forecasting: A Guide for Small Businesses

How to Do Smarter Inventory Forecasting: A Guide for Small Businesses

by Micah Hartmann | Mar 5, 2021 | Inventory

Imagine running a sale on your website. You’ve been hyping it up, and your customers are ready to buy. The sale goes live and your hopes are high. Suddenly angry emails start pouring in, and past customers start complaining about your brand on social media. You...