Automate tool tracking
Top-Notch Tool Inventory Management & Tracking Software
With Fishbowl's tool inventory management software, tracking, organizing, and managing your tool inventory is easier than ever before.
Fishbowl’s tool inventory management software ensures your team has what they need
Real-time asset tracking
Up-to-date information means you can accurately monitor tool availability and locations, reducing the risk of loss or misplacement.
Automated reordering
Setting up automated purchasing means your team just needs to approve purchase orders to keep the materials and equipment they need to perform their best on hand.
Maintenance scheduling
Extend the lifespan of your equipment by using Fishbowl to track tool use and schedule maintenance.
04 | How it works
Streamline tool tracking and maintenance with Fishbowl's automated system
The best tool management and tracking systems use automation to track tool usage, locations, and maintenance schedules in real-time. With Fishbowl’s inventory software, you can set reorder points and incorporate asset tagging to ensure your tools are always available when needed. And you can integrate Fishbowl with QuickBooks, allowing for efficient expense tracking and accurate inventory reporting.
QuickBooks integration
Streamline the connection between your tool inventory and financial systems with a seamless QuickBooks integration.
Custom reports
Get all the data you need to make better decisions with detailed reports on tool usage, availability, and costs.
Barcode scanning
Improve overall inventory management by using barcode tracking and scanners to speed up the check-in/check-out process.
FAQs for tool inventory management with Fishbowl
What’s tool inventory?
It’s one thing to know where your tools are — it’s another to track their condition and uses. Tool inventory is the process of cataloging, organizing, and managing that equipment to make sure it’s always there when you need it. With proper management, you’ll reduce wasted time, streamline operations, and keep equipment in great working condition. And a tool management software solution like Fishbowl simplifies the entire process.
What’s an inventory control tool?
Inventory control tools are any methods or systems you use to monitor, organize, and maintain inventory levels. For tools, those methods or systems might be things like barcode scanning, automated reordering, and real-time tracking — features you should see in advanced tool tracking software solutions.
What software is used to track inventory?
You can use specialized inventory tracking software like Fishbowl to track tools. With features like automated reordering, maintenance scheduling, and accounting system integrations, Fishbowl streamlines operations to save your team time.
Why is tool inventory management important?
Getting a handle on your tool inventory is a must if you want to maintain productivity and minimize downtime. When you track tools efficiently, you avoid delays caused by misplaced or unavailable equipment. And you’ll also implement a maintenance schedule that keeps tools in good working order.
Case Study
Arrowhead Electronic Healthcare
Using kits to improve manufacturing, sales, and inventory tracking
- Made great use of kitting features in the manufacturing and order fulfillment processes
- Generated detailed demand reports to see what kits to put together for faster shipping times and fulfillment
- Used serial numbers to track every inventory item that went into a kit
- Viewed inventory quantities in real time across multiple locations
Start your journey to smarter tool inventory management.
Fishbowl’s tool inventory management software ensures your team has what they need to contribute meaningfully. And with Fishbowl’s seamless QuickBooks integration, you’ll enjoy easier-than-ever tool tracking, management, and optimization — all in one powerful solution.