Inventory management software - essential features for 2026

The list might seem obvious, but the difference between solutions lies in the execution details.

• Multiple warehouses with documented and traceable transfers.
• Receipts via scanning with automated document generation and discrepancy alerts.
• Batch, serial number and expiry date tracking where required.
• Partial and full stocktaking without halting business operations.
• Direct link to invoicing and national e-invoicing mandates (EN 16931).

In a siloed system, sales reps sell items that are not in stock, and the warehouse only learns about an order when a paper arrives. When inventory and orders share the same flow, available stock is reserved upon order confirmation, and delivery automatically triggers the necessary documents.

• Available stock vs. physical stock: including reserved, in-transit and pending status.
• Blocking deliveries automatically if a customer exceeds their credit limit.
• Generating delivery notes and electronic transport documents from a single click.

If you already use an ERP like SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or Odoo, you do not need to migrate everything. CRMconnect operates the commercial and logistics layer, providing bidirectional synchronization of master data, stocks and documents with your existing system.