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Part One: AI Powered Cloud Manufacturing: A Sneak Peek at the Future of AI-Powered Operations

Kent Gigger
December 1, 2025

Question 1

Can I get this on the Fishbowl desktop version?

This feature is unique to the online version of Fishbowl Inventory only. It will not be available on Fishbowl Advanced Desktop.

Question 2

How is Fishbowl Online different from Fishbowl Advanced Desktop? Can you have both or just one or the other?

Fishbowl Advanced is Server and Client based and requires an install on a server computer. Fishbowl Inventory (online) is entirely cloud-based and does not require installation. They have many similar features but Fishbowl Inventory Online will soon have AI-enabled manufacturing.

Question 3

What is the cost for Fishbowl Online?

Plans start at 199/mo.

Question 4

Can both versions be used at the same time?

Fishbowl Advanced and Fishbowl Inventory are distinct products that don’t currently integrate with each other. They would be used independently.

Question 5

Our company also only has the desktop version. Is there a reason we should switch to the cloud?

There are advantages to switching to Fishbowl Inventory including this upcoming manufacturing feature.

Question 6

Will this be able to connect to QBD?

It will not be able to connect to QuickBooks Desktop.

Question 7

Is there a reason it will not be available on Fishbowl Desktop?

With Fishbowl Inventory, Manufacturing was redesigned.

Question 8

Do you have a side-by-side comparison with Fishbowl Inventory (Client/Server version)?

Yes, on our website: https://www.fishbowlinventory.com/pricing

Question 9

How about Fishbowl Go? Our warehouse processes work orders on scanners and could benefit from time tracking.

Fishbowl Go works exclusively with Fishbowl Advanced.

Question 10

If we already have Fishbowl Manufacturing on desktop, how hard is it to convert to the online version?

This will depend on the features that you are currently using.

Question 11

We outsource raw materials purchases and manufacturing to a CMO. Does FB have CMO processes?

We will have Transfer Order capabilities released in December.

Question 12

What do we need to do to become a pilot, and what do we need to do to change our current system over to this?

The best first step.

Question 13

How does the production scheduling and logistics integrate into the warehouse management system?

For launch, you will be able to create Manufacturing Orders.

Question 14

Will Juno be able to suggest a substitute part in a BOM that we have in inventory?

At launch you will want to create two separate BOMs.

Question 15

What is the lot tracking capability?

We are aiming to have lot and expiration tracking.

Question 16

How well does this handle international?

Currently only supports USD.

Question 17

Do you have to be a Fishbowl Cloud user to be in the pilot testing?

No, you can help us pilot whether or not.

Question 18

We are not a manufacturer but order finished goods. How will Juno help with planning and forecasting?

Current plan is to bring full Juno capability.

Question 19

Will Juno be utilized to help create purchase orders and assist with purchasing decisions?

Yes, Juno is able to evaluate when a Purchase Order…

Question 20

Can Juno send emails when information changes? (e.g., PO delivery updates)

Currently email notifications are planned.

Question 21

Does this integrate with Fishbowl Mobile or have a mobile version for scanners?

Planned to release for mobile in the first half of 2026.

Question 22

Will this ever be available on Fishbowl Advanced Desktop?

At this time there are not plans.

Question 23

Is it simple for users to move from Fishbowl Advanced Desktop to Fishbowl Inventory Online?

Since they are two distinct systems…

Question 24

Is there an additional fee if we move to the new AI system?

There will be an additional cost.

Question 25

Does Juno or other AI products use our data for training or is our data exclusive?

Data is exclusive.

Question 26

Will there be a recording of the demo available to view?

Yes.

Question 27

Can it give real ROI numbers (stockout %, accuracy %, labor hours saved) using our data?

For really in-depth historical analysis…

Question 28

Is retrofitting FB Advanced with AI on a roadmap?

It is not.

Question 29

My company uses Fishbowl Advanced.

We are working on getting a customer-facing roadmap.

Question 30

Is there a way for it to “forecast” out MOs?

Live answered.

Question 31

Can you limit what Juno has access to based on the user?

At launch permissions will be limited.

Question 32

Will later Juno versions assist with generating custom reports?

Yes, release of timeline.

Question 33

Can Juno work with multiple location groups and across them?

Yes, it can work across all location groups.

Question 34

Are there any features I will lose going from FB Advanced to FB Inventory Online?

Depending on your current workflow.

Question 35

What is the difference between this and the existing AI plugin?

AI Insights has built-in machine learning models.

Question 36

So the only option to have AI tools is Conversight AI?

In Advanced, yes.

Question 37

As a company with multiple users…

We will be adding the ability to hide Juno.

Question 38

Will Juno have the ability to do production scheduling and give lead times for parts?

Yes.

Question 39

Will Juno be able to modify descriptions on parts?

Yes.

Question 40

Should desktop advanced users consider switching to Fishbowl Inventory Cloud? Is it easy?

Yes.

Question 41

If a vendor changes an estimated ship date…

This is planned as a fast follower to launch.

Question 42

Can it suggest reorder points based on sales?

AI Insights can.

Question 43

We have a few users…

Talk-to-text is planned.

Question 44

Is there an unhinged mode for Juno? Maybe “Juni”?

Currently not planned.

Question 45

Is there a way to access the agent’s memory?

Not for launch, but something we may add.

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