Inventory Management
Inventory Management
Gain visibility over all of your inventory, and manage your sales in one system. Jim2 gives you the peace of mind of better inventory control and backend software processes.
Stock Control
Tighten up your stock control, and ensure your records are more accurate for the ultimate peace of mind.
Kitting & Packaging
Unique kitting and packaging software, making it a breeze to combine a range of inventory into a unique ‘bundle’ when quoting and selling.
Stocktake
Have confidence that you have the correct stock values and quantities, with comprehensive tracking of stock in and out.
Stock Procurement
Manage your stock levels based on history, usage and fixed minimum quantity levels.
Manufacturing
The perfect business software match for manufacturers, allowing you to monitor the manufacturing process live, then automatically update inventory levels and general ledger entries on completion.
Warehouse Distribution Management
Gain control of your warehouse, deliver better customer service and control labour costs with Jim2 warehouse distribution management system.
Dispatch
Create dispatch lists or shipping manifests based on invoiced jobs and the method you wish to use to ship them. Produce run sheets and labels for couriers directly from Jim2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jim2 Inventory Management
1. What level of visibility does Jim2 give me over my entire inventory?
Jim2 provides complete visibility across all inventory in one integrated ERP system. Jim2 can track stock levels, locations and movements with accuracy, and all transactions are securely recorded.
2. How does Jim2 improve control over stock accuracy?
By knowing where and how much stock is available, boosts productivity. Jim2 tightens stock control by ensuring inventory records are precise and up to date, reducing discrepancies and boosting peace of mind. The elimination of manual capture or double entry across multiple systems saves time and decreases the chance of an error being made.
3. Can I create product bundles or kits in Jim2?
Yes, Jim2 includes kitting and packaging functionality that allows multiple items to be bundled into unique products for quoting and sales and picking from the warehouse or shopfloor. The benefit is consistency, ensuring what the customer orders is priced, picked, packed and dispatched correctly.
4. How confident can I be in my stocktake using Jim2?
Jim2 supports full tracking of stock in and out, so reliable stocktakes and inventory counts are accurate. Doing cycle stock takes are also an option to reduce labour. Reporting on stock is also done in real-time for stock valuation and establishing ABC products on which products are sold frequently and which are obsolete.
5. Does Jim2 help with ordering new stock?
Jim2’s procurement tools manage stock based on historical usage and minimum levels, automating replenishment planning.
6. Can manufacturers use Jim2 to track production inventory?
Absolutely. Jim2 integrates manufacturing workflows, updating inventory and General Ledger entries in real-time when production is both in process or job is complete. All costs both in labour and parts can easily be added to an ongoing job.
7. How does Jim2 support warehouse and distribution operations?
Jim2 enhances warehouse control, helping deliver better customer service while managing stock flow and labour costs effectively. Bin and bay information help staff pick new order stock. Jim2 also integrates with a number of delivery services and makes the printing of prescribed labels and delivery documentation stress free and automated.
8. Can Jim2 streamline my dispatch and shipping tasks?
Yes, Jim2 can generate dispatch lists or shipping manifests based on invoiced orders, tailored by shipping method. Jim2 also integrates with a number of shipping/delivery services.
9. Am I able to produce courier labels and run sheets directly from Jim2?
Create run sheets and courier labels straight from Jim2, simplifying logistics and reducing manual admin. Eliminate mistakes and tedious manual completion of paperwork by printing a label in the correct format quickly.
10. Will Jim2 integrate inventory and sales data seamlessly?
Yes, Jim2 combines inventory and sales in one system, giving your business full control and end-to-end visibility. Jim2 can provide reporting and analysis to improve both stock holdings, promotional pricing, sales history and stock evaluations in real-time.
11. How does Jim2 ensure I never run out of stock unexpectedly?
By using historical usage data and minimum thresholds, Jim2 generates alerts to reorder before stock runs out. Also, Jim2 is able to factor in preferred suppliers, supplier lead times and purchasing in economic batch sizes/ quantity breaks from the supplier. This to ensures costs are kept as low as possible and their product arrives on time. Importing vendor pricing and stock availability to Jim2 and margins are checked before any stock is added to an order or is invoiced.
12. Does Jim2 support dynamic stock levels during manufacturing?
Yes, when manufacturing jobs are completed Jim2 automatically adjusts stock amounts and makes automatic financial entries in real-time. Single and multilevel manufacturing processes can be managed in Jim2.
13. How does Jim2 help reduce labour expenses in my warehouse?
With improved control over warehouse tasks and workflows, Jim2 optimises labour use and cut costs. With a single thread of truth running throughout all operations your team can get more done, more productivity and better control translates into profit in resources and time gained and less chasing pieces of paper.
14. Can I track batch or serial numbers using Jim2?
Yes, batch and serial numbers are supported in Jim2. While the Inventory Management page focuses on overall stock control and traceability, Jim2 allows detailed tracking via the inventory module.
17. Is Jim2 suitable for manufacturers?
Definitely—Jim2 is designed to match manufacturing workflows, live-monitoring and updating stock and ledgers post-job. Jim2 is capable of using it extensive workflows that can be used for phased projects and discrete manufacturing.
18. Can Jim2 help reduce warehouse labour costs?
Yes—by streamlining warehouse and distribution tasks, Jim2 helps drive efficiency and control labour expenditures. Using barcoding and warehouse management with Jim2 ensures maximising time and accuracy of your inventory in your warehouse. Jim2 is also capable of managing consignment stock.
19. How comprehensive is Jim2’s tracking of inventory in and out?
Jim2 tracks every stock movement, giving everyone on the team confidence in the completeness and accuracy of data.
20. Does Jim2 support backend stock processes effectively?
Yes, its integrated ERP backend enhances stock control and ensures consistent processes. This is especially useful with Jim2Commerce which is your online store but uses your inventory to drive sales 24/7.
21. What happens to inventory levels after a manufacturing job finishes?
Jim2 automatically updates inventory levels and General ledger entries immediately after completion. Using Jim2 status changes ensures that timely invoicing is completed and all costs are distributed to the correcting GL Accounts. Reporting is done in real-time. Reports can be exported.
23. Can Jim2 improve my customer service through inventory control?
Yes, better warehouse oversight helps me deliver orders reliably and serve customers more effectively. With knowing exactly what is in your warehouse and how long and how much a product costs at your teams fingertips as well as comprehensive customer history, you can meet your customer expectations by providing great service.
25. Is real-time inventory tracking available?
Yes, live tracking of inventory levels and movements as jobs and transactions happen updates are instantaneous. There is no updates between systems or manual rekeying of information. All inventory movements are in Jim2 in real-time.
26. Can I rely on Jim2 during annual stocktakes?
Absolutely, Jim2’s accurate tracking makes stocktakes streamlined and trustworthy. You can choose to count all your stock at once, or in a single location only or do a cycle stock count.
27. Does Jim2 handle warehousing tasks?
Yes, Jim2 supports warehouse distribution management, helping with both stock flow and labour organisation. With barcoding and advanced warehouse management you can boost your productivity with Jim2.
28. Can I manage both invoicing and dispatch from one system?
Absolutely — Jim2 lets me seamlessly generate dispatch documentation from invoiced records. Dispatch notes can be printed out in batch.

































