INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Real-Time Inventory Visibility. Better Control. Smarter Decisions.
Inventory issues don’t just affect operations; they affect cash, margins, and growth.
Poor inventory visibility leads to stock outs, over-purchasing, inaccurate costing, and frustrated customers. Certum Solutions provides Inventory Management Services to help growing businesses implement, optimize, and manage inventory systems that align with accounting, operations, and reporting. We help businesses know what they have, what it’s worth, and what to do next.
What Are Inventory Management Services?
Inventory management services focus on how inventory is tracked, valued, controlled, and reported across your business. At Certum, this includes:
Inventory system selection and setup
Inventory process and workflow design
Costing method configuration
Inventory and accounting alignment
Inventory reporting and controls
This is not just about software; it’s about accurate data, clean financials, and operational confidence.
When Businesses Need Inventory Management Support
Inventory management services are ideal for businesses that:
Experience frequent stockouts or overstocking
Rely on spreadsheets or manual inventory tracking
Struggle with inaccurate inventory valuation
Sell across multiple channels or locations
Have inventory tied to projects, jobs, or production
Are preparing for ERP or system changes
If inventory feels like a constant guessing game, the system, not the team, is usually the problem.
Inventory Management Resources
Our Inventory Management Services
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We evaluate your current inventory processes, systems, and pain points to determine what level of structure and tooling your business actually needs.
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We support the setup and optimization of inventory systems to ensure accurate tracking, valuation, and integration with accounting and operations.
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We help configure and support:
FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average costing
Job-based and project-based inventory
Inventory capitalization and expense alignment
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We help build inventory reporting that supports:
Reorder planning
Margin analysis
Cash flow management
Audit and compliance needs
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Align payroll with accounting, ERP, and reporting systems.
Inventory Systems & Platforms We Support
Certum is platform-agnostic and supports inventory management across leading systems, including:
Cin7 is built for retailers and distributors who want to unify inventory with sales channels. It integrates with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and WooCommerce. Certum helps businesses implement Cin7 for end-to-end retail inventory visibility.
Best for: growing retailers, wholesale, and distribution companies.
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MISys is built for manufacturers who want to unify production, inventory, and costing. It integrates with ERP systems and supports detailed shop floor management. Certum helps businesses implement MISys for streamlined manufacturing operations.
Best for: small to mid-sized manufacturers, job shops, and production-focused companies.
Katana specializes in manufacturing inventory management, offering tools for shop floor tracking, bill of materials, production scheduling, and resource planning. Certum sets up Katana to help manufacturers gain full visibility over materials and production capacity.
Best for: manufacturers and shop-floor-heavy businesses.
Zoho Inventory is a cloud-based solution ideal for small and mid-sized businesses that need affordable order and stock management. It integrates easily with Zoho Books, CRM, and e-commerce platforms.
Best for: startups and SMBs looking for cost-effective order management.
QuickBooks isn’t just for bookkeeping, QuickBooks Enterprise includes advanced inventory features like barcode scanning, lot and serial tracking, and automated order fulfillment. We help businesses set up, customize, and optimize QuickBooks Enterprise for real-world inventory management.
Best for: businesses already using QuickBooks who need to scale inventory tracking.
Odoo is a fully integrated ERP with powerful, real-time inventory management. Advanced features like barcode scanning, multi-warehouse control, lot & serial number tracking, automated reordering, manufacturing integration, & seamless connections to sales, purchasing, & accounting. We help businesses implement, customize, & optimize Odoo.
Best for: growing product-based, ecommerce, wholesale, & manufacturing businesses that have outgrown disconnected systems or spreadsheets.
Our role is to ensure inventory systems integrate cleanly with accounting, ERP, ecommerce, and reporting.
When Systems Don’t Talk to Each Other
Inventory errors, fulfillment delays, and reporting gaps often stem from disconnected systems. Technology Consulting identifies integration gaps and automation opportunities.
Inventory Management vs ERP vs Accounting
We intentionally separate these services to keep scope and expectations clear.
Inventory Management Services
Inventory systems, processes, and controls
Costing and valuation accuracy
Operational visibility
Financial records and compliance
Enterprise-wide system deployment
Inventory management often supports or leads into ERP, but does not replace it.
Inventory for Different Business Models
Inventory for Ecommerce & Retail
Support for multi-channel selling, fulfillment, returns, and inventory sync across platforms.
Inventory for Manufacturing
Raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and production-based costing.
Inventory for Construction & Field Service
Materials, parts, and equipment tied to jobs and projects.
Inventory for Nonprofits
Program-based inventory tracking and reporting with financial accountability.
Ready to Streamline Inventory?
Stop wasting time with spreadsheets and disconnected systems. Certum Solutions can help you implement an ERP system that simplifies inventory and order management.
How Our Inventory Engagements Work
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Assess current inventory tracking, costing, and system gaps.
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Define how inventory should move through the business.
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Configure systems and align inventory with accounting.
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Help teams use inventory systems correctly.
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Refine processes as volume and complexity grow.
Why Inventory & Order Management Matters
Inventory and order workflows are the heartbeat of your business operations. If they’re inefficient, every department suffers.
Efficient inventory management helps businesses:
✔️ Prevent stock outs and overstocks with real-time data
✔️ Improve cash flow by optimizing purchasing decisions
✔️ Boost customer satisfaction with on-time, accurate deliveries
✔️ Increase profitability by reducing waste and inefficiency
How to know if you need to change your process?
✔️ Sales teams lose deals when products are out of stock
✔️ Finance teams can’t reconcile costs against revenue
✔️ Operations teams waste hours manually updating spreadsheets
✔️ Customers complain about delays, lost orders, or incorrect shipments
Our Certified Trusted Partners
Certum is a full-service inventory and order management partner. We support and implement:
Why Businesses Choose Certum for Inventory Management
Deep understanding of inventory + accounting alignment
Platform-agnostic system expertise
Experience across ecommerce, manufacturing, construction, and services
Focus on accuracy, controls, and scalability
Ability to bridge operations and financial reporting
We help businesses turn inventory from a liability into a strategic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. ERP implementation is a separate service, though inventory management often supports ERP readiness.
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Yes. Inventory and accounting alignment is a core focus of our services.
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Yes. Inventory cleanup and correction is a common part of our work.
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We support QuickBooks Enterprise, Odoo ERP, Cin7, Katana, and Zoho Inventory for small and mid-sized businesses.
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Yes. We implement Katana MRP and Odoo ERP solutions to help manufacturers track production, materials, and shop floor operations.
Ready to Gain Control of Your Inventory?
If inventory inaccuracies are impacting cash flow, margins, or customer experience, Certum Solutions can help.