Field inventory, explained.

Assets are what you keep, inventory is what you consume. Most field teams buy the wrong software first.

Your EAM knows every transformer. It loses the parts at the depot door. The gap, and the layer that closes it.

One of Europe's densest MedTech clusters, and no big suite tracks its field stock. The honest Irish map.

Only 36% of supply chain leaders achieve real-time visibility. The components and builds that close the gap.

A VMI program flips the normal buying relationship: instead of you raising purchase orders, your supplier watches your stock levels and replenishes before you run out. Done well, vendor managed inventory takes a whole category of ordering work off your team's plate and keeps availability high with l

A stock take app should replace clipboard counts with scan-based counting across vans, client sites and forward stocking locations. Average inventory accuracy sits at just 83%: here is how to close the gap without a shutdown.

An honest comparison of the best consignment inventory software and VMI tools in 2026: mymediset, Movemedical, ConnectSx, TrueCommerce, Oracle, Fishbowl and Ventory, compared on hospital workflows, ERP integration, field usability and deployment time.

Multi location inventory management guides assume every location is a warehouse or store. The hard version is vans, hospital shelves, client sites and forward stocking locations. What breaks there, and what a system needs per location type.

3PL inventory software stops at the dock door. Here is how third-party logistics providers turn client-site stock, engineer vans and forward stocking locations into a billable value-added service with a white-label field inventory layer.

Van stock management for utility and telecom fleets: how per-van visibility, scan-based issue and return, and replenishment from forward stocking locations cut stockouts by 70% and lift first-time fix rates at fleet scale.

The best spare parts inventory software in 2026, compared honestly. Storeroom-first CMMS tools (Limble, Fiix, Tractian, UpKeep) vs field-first options (Sortly, Thinventory, Ventory) for parts in vans, forward stocking locations and customer sites.

Which field inventory management software do UK enterprise teams actually use? An honest map of Thinventory, Inventor-e SmartVan, FSM suites, ERP add-ons and Ventory across van stock, forward stocking locations, lockers and client sites, with a 99.76% stock accuracy proof point.

An honest comparison of the best field inventory management software in 2026. We score 9 real tools, from Sortly and Thinventory to SAP EWM and Ventory, on field-first mobile UX, ERP integration depth, consigned stock support, offline mode and deployment time.

EUDAMED became mandatory on 28 May 2026 and legacy devices must be registered by 27 November 2026. We compare EUDAMED software and UDI tools (Rimsys, tracekey, Visu UDI, MasterControl and more) and show where field traceability for consigned implants, loaner kits and van stock fits in.

The inventory management software market is worth $2.7 billion in 2026, yet most tools manage the warehouse well and the field barely at all. Here is what to look for when a real share of your stock lives outside the four walls.

Only 6% of companies have full supply chain visibility, and inventory distortion costs retailers $1.7 trillion a year. Here is why inventory visibility breaks outside the warehouse and how to get it in real time in 4-8 weeks.

The SAP inventory management module runs the warehouse, but 20-40% of inventory lives in vans, on consignment and at customer sites where SAP cannot see it. Here is how a field inventory layer extends SAP and closes the gap in 4-8 weeks.

Most inventory counting software only counts the warehouse. The stock in vans, at consignment sites and in ambulances has the worst data. Here is what counting software needs to keep field stock accurate, and how to hit 99% in 4-8 weeks.

Plenty of stock arrives without a usable barcode. Learn how barcode generation turns product numbers, lots and serials into scannable labels, in GS1 or custom formats, so field teams can scan everything in Ventory.

In medtech, consigned stock sits at the hospital long before anyone pays for it. Learn how consignment inventory works, why the ERP misses it, and how Ventory tracks consigned implants and loaner kits to cut excess stock by 35%.

Field service runs on spare parts, and most of them live outside the warehouse. Learn how to manage spare parts inventory across vans and stocking locations, keep part data clean, and lift first-time fix and productivity with Ventory.

A reorder point triggers a refill before field stock hits zero. Learn how reorder quantity and replenish quantity work, and how Ventory automates the replenish order to cut stockouts by 70% and excess stock by 35%.

A cycle count keeps field inventory accurate without stopping the operation. Learn what a cycle count is, how it differs from a blind count, and how field teams run one in Ventory to hold 99.76% stock accuracy.

Returns and recovered assets sit in the field for weeks, untracked and unbilled. Here's how a field inventory layer closes the reverse logistics gap, in 4-8 weeks.

A 3PL's stock no longer sits in one place. Here's how real-time inventory tracking across vans, sites and consignment closes the gap and cuts stockouts. Read more.

A WMS runs the warehouse. It cannot run the field. Here's the 3PL technology stack that adds field inventory without replacing your WMS, and goes live in 4-8 weeks.

Value-added warehousing is the fastest-growing 3PL service at 5.34% CAGR. Here's why field inventory is the next value-added service in contract logistics.

Your WMS sees inside the four walls. The 20-40% of inventory beyond them stays dark. Here's how 3PLs close the supply chain visibility gap and win contracts.

Asset management software tells you what's broken. It doesn't fix it. Here's the field inventory layer that turns a fault alert into a same-day repair, in 4-8 weeks.

Offshore O&M runs €55 - 75k per MW and vessel days cost €8 - 12k. A single missing part can waste a whole campaign. Here's how to close the parts gap at sea.

95% availability sounds fine until you see it is 18 days of downtime a year. Here's how spare-parts visibility cuts solar repair time from weeks to days and protects uptime.

A 99% uptime mandate, but only about 4% of operators hit it. Here's how real-time spare-parts visibility for field techs keeps EV chargers running and meets it.

Wind turbine downtime costs over $2,000 a day and major-component lead times run 6-12 months. Here's how spare-parts visibility in the field decides your uptime.

Every major ERP assumes inventory lives in the warehouse. But 20-40% of stock is in the field. Here's how the field inventory layer closes the ERP visibility gap.

Annual counts shut you down and still miss the field. Here's how scan-based cycle counting hits 99% accuracy across vans and sites, with no disruption, in 4-8 weeks.

Modern spare parts management cuts parts spend up to 40% and lifts first-time fix to 90%. Here's how to close the field gap in engineer vans in 4 - 8 weeks.

Mature S&OP lifts forecast accuracy 15-20%, but it runs on warehouse data and ignores a third of inventory in the field. Here's how to close the blind spot.

Half of hospitals hit stockouts and expired stock costs US hospitals $765M a year. Here's how modern medical inventory management closes the field gap in 4-8 weeks.

Vendor managed inventory cuts stock 20-35%, but most VMI programmes go blind the moment stock leaves the warehouse. Here's how to close the field gap in 4-8 weeks.

Expired stock sits unseen at field sites until it's a write-off or a recall. Here's how real-time expiry date tracking and FEFO close the gap in 4-8 weeks.

Most inventory apps die at 30% adoption. The ones that work are offline-first and faster than paper. Here's what makes a mobile inventory app field teams actually use.

Most spare part management software stops at the warehouse door. Here are the field capabilities that actually lift first-time fix and cut parts spend up to 40%.

Manual data entry runs a 1% error rate. Barcode scanning drops it to near zero and lifts inventory accuracy from 65% to 95%. Here's how to bring it to the field.

Handling units make warehouse stock easy to move and track as one unit. Then the unit leaves the four walls and the data stops. Here's how to close that gap in 4-8 weeks.

Ventory is building a native Sage Intacct integration - field inventory, consignment, loaner kits and UDI, with a MedTech distributor live as proof. Here's the full plan.

Trunk stock is the hardest inventory problem in the enterprise - and costs mid-size field operations €1-€3M/year on spreadsheets. Here's how to close the gap in 6-8 weeks.

15-30% of field service calls fail first-time-fix because of missing parts. Here's how a dedicated field inventory layer closes the gap and lifts FTF to 85-90%.

Consignment inventory costs MedTech 5-15% shrinkage and millions in disputes. Here's how to run a modern, real-time consignment programme in 2026 without replacing your ERP.

Loaner kits hide €3-€10M a year in shrinkage, expiry and unbilled consumption for mid-size MedTech OEMs. Here's how modern loaner kit management closes the gap in 6 weeks.

The EUDAMED deadline is 28 May 2026. What UDI, consignment and field inventory compliance actually requires of MedTech leaders, and how to close the gap in just 6-8 weeks.

For decades, enterprises have spent millions on ERP systems and quietly accepted the same compromise: the moment a product, part or implant leaves the warehouse, visibility ends. Spreadsheets take over. Paper tickets reappear. Billions of euros in field inventory get managed in the dark.

Consignment inventory is one of the most underestimated cost and compliance risks in medtech. Learn how real-time visibility turns it into a competitive advantage.

Only 1 in 3 healthcare organisations have real inventory visibility. Discover why AI in supply chain only works when built on real-time data foundations. Read More.

EUDAMED becomes mandatory on 28 May 2026. Learn what medical device companies need to do now to ensure compliance with EU MDR UDI registration requirements.

Specialized Logistic: explore the critical differences between retail and medical consignment logistics. This article dives in Point-of-Consumption (POC) consignment model, regulatory traceability, and the visibility gap impact in healthcare supply chains

Adopting an inventory management mobile technologies is a strategic step toward digital transformation: how a modern inventory management mobile app enables field technicians to access and manage critical inventory and asset information wherever they are.

A practical guide to reviewing consigned inventory agreements from an operational perspective. Learn what to check to ensure accurate control, compliance, and smooth inventory workflows.

Gaining control and visibility of spare parts inventory can turn field services into a truly strategic capability — one that not only protects valuable spare parts inventory, but also drives high-quality service performance and efficiency

Ventory is a customizable, multilingual inventory management software that now supports Japanese, offering flexible workflows and full rebranding for global enterprise teams.

Discover how to manage medical inventory complexity through data-driven strategies, procedure-based insights, and Ventory’s smart visibility and usage tracking tools for better control.

Learn how to proactively manage perishable inventory with strategies like FIFO/FEFO, expiry tracking, and cold chain monitoring. Improve freshness, reduce waste, and ensure compliance using smart inventory software like Ventory.

Ventory continues to strengthen its enterprise offering with the launch of Containers, a feature designed to help organizations manage complexity at scale.

Discover how critical industries like MedTech, HiTech, energy, and field services are rethinking inventory management by augmenting traditional ERPs with AI-driven, field-ready solutions for real-time visibility, compliance, and operational resilience.

Open Source WMS: consideration and trade-offs. Learn the pros, cons, and hidden costs of open source WMS. Compare with commercial options to decide what fits your warehouse and IT capabilities best.

Asset Management, a major expansion of its platform that enables organizations to control their equipment, tools, and durable assets with the same clarity and ease Ventory already brings to inventory.

Dormant inventory quietly drains your business by tying up capital and increasing hidden costs. Discover the true impact and how smarter inventory management can turn this risk into a competitive edge

Discover 5 critical red flags in MedTech inventory operations that silently drain profits. Learn how to reduce waste, improve traceability, and cut hidden costs without replacing your ERP.

Learn practical strategies for managing expired inventory in healthcare supply chains. From FEFO to supplier collaboration, turn best practices into consistent action.

Discover Ventory’s new product release: smarter inventory, expiry alerts, asset tracking, flexible tagging, and much more. Everything you need to track, tag, and take control of your field inventory!

This article helps align your inventory KPIs with strategy and uncover insights to connect metrics to purpose for better inventory management in the field.

Discover how Ventory redefines inventory visibility beyond warehouses. Ventory isn’t just a smaller WMS — it’s a cloud-native platform built for real-time inventory visibility across mobile, remote, and field operations.

Discover the 10 most costly field inventory management tasks slowing your business down—and how automating them can boost accuracy, reduce costs, and improve cash flow. Unlock real-time control and operational efficiency today!

Discover the 10 essential factors companies should consider when choosing smart technology for field inventory management—boost efficiency, reduce hidden costs, and transform inventory from a cost center into a value driver.

Discover how MedTech companies can transform inventory from a financial burden into a strategic asset. This post summarizes McKinsey’s key perspectives and recommendations to achieve it—and how Ventory supports the approach on a technological level.

Struggling with consigned stock or field inventory management? Discover 3 key lessons from companies replacing spreadsheets with smarter last-mile solutions.

This step-by-step article will walk you through the process of implementing an effective MedTech inventory management system, from assessing your current practices to selecting the right solutions and continually improving your processes.

Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Knowledge Base & Support Center—designed to provide you with quicker, more efficient solutions, all in one place.

Assess your inventory management with 10 key questions to identify visibility and control gaps, and learn how to optimize efficiency across your supply chain.

Ventory now available on SAP Store! By integrating with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, the Field Inventory Management solution from Ventory delivers enhanced inventory visibility, seamless data flow, and real-time stock updates to customers, anytime and anywhere.

In this article, we’ll explore the hidden costs of unmanaged field inventory, drawing from our customers' experiences, and highlight the most common expenses tied to incomplete stock visibility. As a bonus, we’ve included a checklist to help you estimate those hidden costs and potential savings.

Despite advanced tools, many companies still struggle with basic field inventory management questions. The 'last mile' of accuracy often causes the biggest problems. Why do systems fall short? What are the impacts, and how can businesses address them?

Welcome to Holger Schmitt, the Chairman of the Board at Ventory! Holger’s remarkable career includes scaling businesses, driving digital transformation, and investing in cutting-edge start-ups.

Belgium-based Ventory raises €1.75M Seed funding round from Finindus and Matterwave Ventures to accelerate the development of its field and remote inventory management software.

Learn about the importance of gathering user feedback for your Content Management System, including methods for collection, analysis, and implementing changes for improvement.

What are the signs of customer centric inventory management? Here are the typical questions to ask to have a good idea of your inventory management and adopt the appropriate actions.

When it comes to inventory management, businesses must decide between centralized and decentralized approaches. Discover in this article what to take in consideration.

Having strong control over your inventory can be a game-changer for your business. It's not just about keeping track of what you have; it's also about saving money, improving efficiency, and keeping your customers happy. Here are some tips.

Reduce consignment overstock and boost accuracy with mobile cycle counting software. Discover how real-time visibility, flexibility, and smart inventory practices can optimize stock levels and improve efficiency.

Explore the pros and cons of cycle counting vs. physical inventory to improve accuracy and efficiency in forward stocking location (FSL) management and enhance customer service.

Mastering inventory control boosts efficiency, cuts costs, and improves customer satisfaction. Discover expert tips to optimize stock, leverage data, and streamline your operations for lasting success.

Optimize field stock in the medical device industry with proven strategies to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patient care—powered by data, technology, and smart partnerships.

Ventory wins European Supply Chain start-upcontest 2023. Ventory emerged as the winner due to the easy applicability of its web application, successful implementation and strategic collaboration.

The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Spare Parts Management. Discover how Industry 4.0 transforms spare parts management with AI, IoT, and predictive maintenance for greater efficiency and cost savings.

Optimizing Your Spare Parts Inventory: Understanding Utilization. Optimize spare parts usage and cut costs with real-time tracking and analytics from Ventory’s cloud-based inventory solution.

From Complexity to Clarity: How to simplify your Supply Chain! Reduce supply chain complexity with smart strategies and tools like Ventory to cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.

How Spare Parts Management Can Define Your Business Success! Ventory 3.0 streamlines spare parts management to reduce downtime, cut costs, and boost maintenance efficiency.

Inventory Counting: the Worst Job in the World?. Ventory makes inventory counting faster and easier, helping warehouse teams save time, boost accuracy, and improve job satisfaction.

How to Effectively Count Inventory Without Disrupting Warehouse Productivity. Simplify inventory counting with accurate, low-disruption methods using tools like Ventory to keep your warehouse running smoothly.

Inventory Control: part of your Inventory Management Strategy. Discover the fundamentals of inventory control, its key methods, and how tools like Ventory help SMEs reduce waste, boost liquidity, and meet demand.

Best Practices for Field Inventory Control Within the Medical Devices Industry. Boost MedTech inventory control with remote tools, automation, and best practices to cut waste and improve efficiency.