Pm2 Services
Inventory Databases
Enhance your current inventory database
PM2 will enhance your current inventory database so it can better fuel the inventory management software that you already own or plan to purchase. Additionally, if you do not have an item database, we will build one for you.
Symptoms of Underlying Database Issues
Unreliable databases cause expensive problems.
PM2 will work to help you beyond simply having objects in the right places. You’ll also be able to check what you have at any time in your database and you can depend on having what you need when you need it and where you need it. As database experts, we’ll be able to help you organize your database or, if you don’t yet have one, help you get yours up and running!
Our Database Services
Inventory Database Development
If you don’t currently have a database, or if your current database is inaccurate, the first step to gaining control is to build or repair your data based on what actually resides on your shelves. We’ll create a high-quality standardized database from what is actually in your inventory. We ensure that the data is properly associated with unique identifying information and establish mechanisms to maintain the integrity of the data.
Inventory Database Management
Your inventory usually becomes more disjointed and harder to manage over time. The most common result is inaccurate data which leads to loss of productivity. Common problems found in already existing databases are incorrect or incomplete data, information in the wrong data cells, poor descriptions that do not uniquely describe the item, and data that isn’t standardized. PM2 can help you regain control and provide the tools and services to maintain your inventory database.
Item Description Standardization
One of the fastest ways to get your inventory back on track is to create better, more accurate, and standardized item descriptions. We’ll standardize your database so you’ll be able to:
- Look up items faster
- Better share data across your organization
- Reduce incorrect orders
- Decrease stock outs
- Lower carrying costs
- Avoid “buying around the inventory”
- Eliminate any item duplicates
Catalog Content Services
When your customers search your catalog (whether online or in print), they need searchable descriptions or they (and you) will end up frustrated. The advantages of a high quality catalog include reducing the number of customer returns and the amount of time your customer service representatives have to spend finding information for your customers.
Purchasing Data Collection
Inventory management boils down to having the right item in the right place at the right time. In order to have this be true for your inventory, you’ll need accurate purchasing information. We’ll collect this data for you and add it to your database, which will reduce procurement time and ordering errors and help you better manage your purchasing spend.
Cross Referencing
A great way to improve the customer experience is to match your data with that of your vendors and customers. When we do this for you, you’ll benefit from increased efficiency and an easier purchasing process for your customers.
UNSPSC Coding
Many companies require UNSPSC commodity coding information as part of their purchasing process. Keeping this information up to date, however, can be difficult as it often changes every year. Leave it in our hands. We’ll ensure all your data is current with the latest UNSPSC codes.
Enterprise Item Master Development
If you’ve grown through acquisition, you’re not alone! Many of our clients have found that this has led to disparities in their inventory management systems across the board. Other clients have grown organically, but each of their sites created a new inventory management system. Whatever the case, we can help you get your data under control.
Catalog Content Services
When your customers search your catalog (whether online or in print), they need searchable descriptions or they (and you) will end up frustrated. The advantages of a high quality catalog include reducing the number of customer returns and the amount of time your customer service representatives have to spend finding information for your customers.
Purchasing Data Collection
Inventory management boils down to having the right item in the right place at the right time. In order to have this be true for your inventory, you’ll need accurate purchasing information. We’ll collect this data for you and add it to your database, which will reduce procurement time and ordering errors and help you better manage your purchasing spend.
Cross Referencing
A great way to improve the customer experience is to match your data with that of your vendors and customers. When we do this for you, you’ll benefit from increased efficiency and an easier purchasing process for your customers.
UNSPSC Coding
Many companies require UNSPSC commodity coding information as part of their purchasing process. Keeping this information up to date, however, can be difficult as it often changes every year. Leave it in our hands-- we’ll ensure all your data is current with the latest UNSPSC codes.
Enterprise Item Master Development
If you’ve grown through acquisition, you’re not alone! Many of our clients have found that this has led to disparities in their inventory management systems across the board. Other clients have grown organically, but each of their sites created a new inventory management system. Whatever the case, we can help you get your data under control.