What Inventory Management Software does for a logistics company
Inventory software tracks what you hold, what is selling and what to reorder, across one shop or many. For a logistics company, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Logistics companies track shipments, warehouse inventory, fleet status and delivery confirmations. Logistics margins come from service fees and volume discounts.
Shippers and consignees expect transparency and timely delivery. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Logistics Companies run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a logistics company makes money. These are the ones that matter:
- 1
The daily reality
Shipment tracking across multiple points. Inventory Management Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also see live stock by item, by branch and by value.
- 2
Where the margin leaks
Warehouse inventory management. Inventory Management Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also get a reorder alert before a fast mover runs out.
- 3
What slows the counter
Vehicle fleet maintenance. Inventory Management Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also flag dead stock that is freezing your cash.
- 4
What buyers expect
Customer communication. Inventory Management Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also count and reconcile stock without closing the shop.
What to look for in Inventory Management Software for a logistics company
- Reorder points set from real sales history. This matters for a logistics company because of shipment tracking across multiple points.
- Dead stock and expiry flags. This matters for a logistics company because of warehouse inventory management.
- Multi branch stock in one dashboard. This matters for a logistics company because of vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Barcode and quick stock count support. This matters for a logistics company because of customer communication.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real logistics company example
A Nairobi logistics company handling 100 shipments daily cannot track warehouse stock, delivery status or fleet maintenance.
- Shipment tracking across multiple points.
- Warehouse inventory management.
- Vehicle fleet maintenance.
- See live stock by item, by branch and by value.
- Get a reorder alert before a fast mover runs out.
- Flag dead stock that is freezing your cash.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and consignees expect transparency and timely delivery.
Inventory software tracks what you hold, what is selling and what to reorder, across one shop or many. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- See live stock by item, by branch and by value
- Get a reorder alert before a fast mover runs out
- Flag dead stock that is freezing your cash
- Count and reconcile stock without closing the shop
Frequently asked questions
Is Inventory Management Software hard to set up for a logistics company?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a logistics company?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does Inventory Management Software cost for a logistics company in Kenya?
Can it run more than one logistics company?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one logistics company or several across Kenya, Veira gives you inventory management that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own freight forwarding and consolidation.