GlassJar Accounting Software

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Inventory Management

Manage your stock effortlessly with GlassJar. Track, update, and sync inventory in real time with your accounting. GlassJar keeps your inventory updated in real time.

Whether you’re selling a product, receiving new stock, or adjusting quantities manually, the system recalculates your inventory levels instantly. This eliminates guesswork and prevents over-ordering or stockouts caused by outdated data.

Track Inventory in Real Time

Say goodbye to manual stock counts. Automatically update inventory when you make a sale, receive new stock, or adjust quantities. Always know what’s in stock and avoid running out of essential products.

Automate Stock Alerts & Reorders

Never miss a sale due to low stock. Set up automatic alerts to get notified when inventory levels drop, and streamline restocking by creating purchase orders directly within GlassJar.

Sync Inventory with Your Accounting

Seamlessly integrate inventory with your accounting, so your financial records stay accurate. Easily track costs, profits, and sales trends to make better business decisions.

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Streamline Your Inventory Today

Manage your stock with ease and keep your business running smoothly. Try GlassJar for free and experience smarter inventory management today.

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Real-Time Inventory Management

Say Goodbye to Manual Counts

With automated tracking, there’s less need to perform time-consuming physical counts. You can rely on GlassJar’s continuous updates for accurate inventory records, reducing the chance of data entry errors and eliminating duplicate tracking in spreadsheets or third-party systems.

Perpetual Inventory System

Continuous Inventory Visibility

Unlike periodic inventory systems that update totals only after manual stocktakes, GlassJar uses a perpetual model. Your inventory is always current, showing the exact stock on hand at any given time. This enables more agile decision-making in fast-moving industries.

Streamline Cost of Goods Sold Tracking

As sales are recorded, the system automatically reduces inventory and logs the associated cost of goods sold (COGS). This means your income statement and balance sheet stay aligned with actual business activity—no need for month-end manual adjustments.

Automated Stock Alerts and Reordering

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Set Minimums, Maximums, and Reorder Points

GlassJar allows you to set customized stock thresholds for each item. Define a minimum quantity to trigger an alert when stock runs low, or a maximum quantity to prevent over-purchasing. This creates a proactive approach to inventory management.

Receive Reorder Alerts in Real Time

Once stock drops below your set reorder point, GlassJar sends an immediate notification. This ensures that items are reordered in time to avoid delays in fulfilling customer orders or manufacturing runs.

Generate Purchase Orders Instantly

GlassJar can generate purchase orders with a single click using the details from your inventory alert. Quantities, supplier info, and product descriptions are pre-filled, allowing you to review and send the PO directly to your vendor.

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Integrated Inventory and Accounting

Automatically Sync Inventory with Your Financial Records

Every inventory transaction is linked to your accounting ledger. Purchases increase your inventory asset value, while sales decrease it. Adjustments, transfers, and write-offs are also reflected in your general ledger, ensuring full alignment between your inventory and financials.

Real-Time COGS Calculations

As you sell items, the cost of goods sold is calculated instantly based on your valuation method. This real-time calculation helps you see margins clearly and keeps your gross profit reporting accurate throughout the month.

Audit Trails for Compliance and Control

All inventory actions are logged with a date, time, and user ID. Whether it’s a stock adjustment, transfer, or return, the system creates a verifiable history that supports compliance, internal audits, and fraud prevention.

Inventory Valuation Methods

Choose FIFO or Weighted Average

GlassJar supports two common inventory valuation methods: First-In First-Out (FIFO) and Weighted Average Cost. Choose the method that aligns best with your business needs and tax strategy. The system will automatically apply it across all relevant transactions.

Adjust Valuation Settings Per Category

If your business handles different product lines with different costing strategies, GlassJar allows you to set valuation methods by category. For example, high-volume perishables might use FIFO, while bulk parts might be better tracked using Weighted Average.

Product Catalog Customization

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Assign SKUs and Custom Fields

Each product in your catalog can have its own SKU, description, pricing, and optional custom fields. This makes it easy to organize, search, and report across a growing product list.

Use Tags, Categories, and Labels

You can apply categories and tags to every item. Create groups like “Perishable,” “Seasonal,” or “Top Sellers” to enable better filtering and smarter reports. Labels can also help with warehouse organization or internal sales strategies.

Add Product Images and Descriptions

Attach clear product photos and detailed descriptions to every inventory item. This improves accuracy in order fulfillment, streamlines staff training, and enhances communication between warehouse, sales, and purchasing teams.

Barcode and Scanning Support

Speed Up Warehouse Operations

GlassJar supports the use of barcodes, allowing for faster product lookup, receiving, and order picking. Scanners can integrate with your device setup for real-time scanning and stock validation.

Print Barcodes for New Items

If your suppliers don’t provide barcode labels, GlassJar enables barcode generation for internal printing. You can create and apply labels for new items on arrival or repackage items with updated barcodes.

Batch and Location Tracking

Monitor Inventory Across Multiple Locations

If your business has multiple stores, warehouses, or storage rooms, GlassJar can track inventory by location. You can view stock availability by site, transfer items between locations, and assign employees or departments to specific inventory pools.

Enable Internal Transfers Between Sites

Create inventory transfer orders to move stock from one location to another. Each transfer is logged with a timestamp and user identity, and inventory levels are automatically updated at both the origin and destination.

Track by Lot or Batch Number

Assign lot numbers or batch codes to specific inventory entries. This is ideal for industries that require expiration dates, quality tracking, or product traceability. GlassJar stores this information alongside standard stock entries and includes it in audit logs.

Sales Integration and Profit Insights

Calculate Profit by Product Automatically

Every sale recorded through GlassJar’s invoicing tools is connected to inventory and COGS. This allows you to calculate gross profit per item, per customer, or per category, without manual effort.

Analyze Sales Trends and Inventory Turnover

Generate reports that show which products sell the most, which items stay in inventory too long, and which categories produce the highest profit margins. These insights support better planning, purchasing, and product development decisions.

Track Average Days in Inventory

GlassJar tracks how long each item stays in inventory before it sells. This helps you identify slow-moving items that may be tying up cash, allowing you to adjust pricing, promotions, or reorder strategies accordingly.

Return Handling and Restocking

Process Customer Returns Seamlessly

When customers return items, GlassJar lets you process the return and restock the item in just a few clicks. Refunds, credit memos, and restocking fees are automatically recorded in both inventory and accounting.

Apply Restocking Rules

Set rules for whether returned items are placed back into active inventory, written off as damaged, or held in a quarantine state. This flexibility supports businesses that handle different return conditions.

Track Return Reasons

Each return transaction can include a reason code, allowing you to later review patterns such as “damaged on delivery” or “wrong size shipped.” This helps identify issues with suppliers, fulfillment, or packaging processes.

Vendor Integration and Replenishment

Store Preferred Vendor Details

Each product entry can be linked to one or more preferred vendors. This includes supplier part numbers, lead times, and purchase pricing. When it’s time to reorder, GlassJar pulls these details into a new purchase order automatically.

Monitor Lead Times and Fill Rates

GlassJar tracks the average lead time between ordering and receiving stock. You can also measure vendor fill rates to evaluate how often you receive complete, on-time deliveries. These metrics support vendor performance evaluation and supply chain optimization.

Automate Purchase Scheduling

Use GlassJar’s reporting to identify ideal reorder windows based on seasonal trends, usage rates, or vendor constraints. Set purchase reminders in advance of peak periods to ensure uninterrupted stock availability.

Mobile-Friendly Inventory Access

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View Inventory on the Go

GlassJar’s cloud-based dashboard is mobile-optimized, allowing you to check inventory levels from your phone, tablet, or any internet-connected device. Field teams, store managers, or remote staff can stay informed without needing desktop access.

Update Counts During Receiving

Use a tablet or phone to update inventory on the spot as shipments arrive. This eliminates the delay between receiving physical goods and updating your stock records, improving warehouse accuracy.

Conduct Spot Checks and Cycle Counts

Perform partial inventory counts without interrupting operations. GlassJar supports cycle counting—checking a subset of items on a regular schedule rather than counting everything at once—so you can catch issues early without disruption.

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