Fishbowl Purchasing

Efficient Software for Purchasing and Inventory Management

Fishbowl’s powerful inventory and purchasing management software provides real-time insights, automated workflows, and a seamless QuickBooks integration for complete control over operations.

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QuickBooks integration

QuickBooks integration

Mistakes caused by manual data entry? Not on our watch. With Fishbowl’s seamless QuickBooks integration, you can effortlessly sync sales, purchasing, and inventory data for streamlined accounting processes, improved financial reporting, and a comprehensive view of business performance.

Automated purchasing

Maintain optimal inventory levels and avoid stockouts with Fishbowl's automated purchasing tools. Our inventory and purchase order software solutions allow you to streamline reorder processes by setting automatic reorder points based on sales trends, lead times, and minimum stock levels. Purchase orders will automatically generate for users to issue when inventory falls below the thresholds you set. Once approved, they'll be sent to designated vendors, ensuring you always have the right products in stock and on the way.

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Real-time inventory tracking

With up-to-the-minute data at your fingertips, you can easily identify and locate any item, anywhere. Track items by serial number, lot number, expiration date, revision level, or a custom method to gain the visibility your business needs to succeed.

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Case Study

“Fishbowl makes our organic product tracking and reconciliation significantly easier and more accurate.”

Beth Johnson, Founder
Teas Etc.

With Fishbowl’s inventory tracking tools, Teas Etc. has been able to prevent stockouts by setting automatic reorder points. Today, the company is no longer overwhelmed by orders, inventory load, the number of customers, or regulatory requirements, thanks to the ability to easily track and maintain the right amounts of tea ingredients.

Multi-location management

Whether you already manage several warehouses or plan to expand in the future, Fishbowl will scale with your business, providing the tools you need to manage increasingly complex logistics with ease. With Fishbowl, you can track stock levels, monitor inter-location transfers, and maintain consistent inventory control across the entire operation.

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Ecommerce solutions

Expand your online reach and streamline multi-channel selling with Fishbowl Commerce. Connections to popular ecommerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and eBay means that it’s easy to keep online stores updated with accurate, up-to-the-minute inventory counts, preventing overselling and stockouts while ensuring a consistent customer experience across all sales channels.

Cost control

The right inventory and purchasing management software reduces excess inventory and avoids costly stockouts. When you have the tools and real-time insights needed to optimize your purchasing processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and reduce waste, inventory costs will go down — and profits will shoot up.

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Comprehensive reporting

You can’t make data-driven decisions without good data — and that’s where Fishbowl’s customizable reports come in. With detailed insights into purchasing trends, inventory performance, and sales patterns, you can identify top-selling products, analyze slow-moving items, and track key performance indicators to optimize operations and improve your bottom line.

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best software for purchase orders?

Some of the most popular purchase order management software solutions are Zoho Inventory, Precoro, and Coupa. But Fishbowl goes beyond basic purchase order generation and inventory management. You’ll also get automated approval workflows, real-time inventory tracking to inform your purchasing decisions, and a seamless QuickBooks integration for accurate accounting and financial reporting — all must-have features for businesses that need control over their purchasing and inventory processes.

Which software is recommended for tracking inventory?

Fishbowl is rated the #1 inventory management solution for QuickBooks users thanks to the platform’s comprehensive features and powerful capabilities. While Zoho Inventory is a popular choice for small businesses, Fishbowl offers a range of advanced features and the scalability to grow with your business as it expands.

How do you use software to manage inventory and procurement processes?

Inventory and procurement software streamlines operations by automating tasks, providing up-to-date insights, and eliminating common errors from manual data entry. With the right platform, you can set up automated reorder points, track inventory levels across multiple locations, and use reporting tools to analyze trends and identify areas for improvement. And with a solution like Fishbowl, you can even integrate your inventory and accounting systems to streamline purchasing and payment processes.

How do you control purchasing and inventory?

To successfully control purchasing and inventory, you’ll need to use a combination of strategies and tools to:

  • Implement a system for tracking inventory levels in real-time and adopt tools like barcode scanning to automate the process
  • Set up automated reorder points to prevent stockouts
  • Analyze sales data to accurately forecast demand
  • Generate purchase orders for all reorders
  • Track supplier performance
  • Negotiate favorable pricing
  • Regularly review inventory reports to identify slow-moving items and prevent excess stock

By pairing these practices with a comprehensive inventory software solution, you’ll maintain optimal stock levels, minimize costs, and ensure efficient procurement processes.

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Optimize your purchasing and inventory management with Fishbowl

Fishbowl is the best inventory management software solution for QuickBooks users. Try our platform today to see how easy it is to automate orders and maintain accurate financial data while optimizing your inventory system.