Your stock record says you have one roll left. But is it a full roll, or a short piece someone returned after yesterday’s job?
For businesses working with fabric, flooring, cable, timber or sheet materials, counting whole items may not explain what is actually available.
Track what remains—not just what arrived
A bespoke stock system could give each roll, sheet or piece its own record, including its dimensions, location and condition.
When material is used, staff could record the quantity taken. A usable remainder could return to stock with its updated measurements, while waste is recorded separately.
Could staff find an offcut before opening new material?
For example, someone needing a particular length could search for suitable remaining pieces. The system could show where they are stored and whether another job has already reserved them.
For sheets, length alone would not be enough. Width, material type and other requirements would need to be included in the design.
Keep the controls practical
The process should suit the people using it. That might mean scanning a label, selecting the job and entering the amount used.
Before development, we would agree how your business handles measurements, cutting losses, reservations, damaged materials and corrections.
Start with one material and one workflow
Digital Solutions can help plan a first version around receiving material, using it on a job and recording what remains.
Explore the relevant software
You can also explore our custom software development and mobile app development services, or email info@digitalsolutions.help.