### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) # Inventory Management Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, and Discussions to expand your knowledge on Inventory Management Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), and [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) ## Inventory Management Software Articles [![Inventory Management: How to Organize and Plan Effectively](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/FI%20Inventory%20Management.png "Inventory Management: How to Organize and Plan Effectively")](https://www.g2.com/articles/inventory-management) [ ### Inventory Management: How to Organize and Plan Effectively ](https://www.g2.com/articles/inventory-management) Managing your inventory is all the rage right now. [ ![Alexandra Vazquez](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alexandra Vazquez") AV ](https://learn.g2.com/author/alexandra-vazquez) by Alexandra Vazquez [![Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Returns%20management%20NC.jpg "Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2")](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-g2-returns-management-category) [ ### Introducing the Returns Management Category on G2 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/introducing-g2-returns-management-category) It’s safe to say that almost everyone has returned a product that they bought, either in-store or online. The reason for the return isn’t relevant—maybe a shirt didn’t fit, a toy arrived damaged, or they just decided they didn’t want the merchandise anymore. Whatever the reason, the retailer or manufacturer needs to have the proper return infrastructure in place to process and track these returns, ensuring that inventory is replenished or updated, and the customer receives a replacement product or a refund or credit is issued. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Supply Chain Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/supply%20chain-1.jpeg "Supply Chain Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/supply-chain-trends-2022) [ ### Supply Chain Trends in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/supply-chain-trends-2022) This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Anthony Orso](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anthony Orso") AO ](https://learn.g2.com/author/anthony-orso) by Anthony Orso [![COVID-19 Drives E-Commerce Growth for Brick and Mortar Retailers](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/e-commerce%20growth.jpg "COVID-19 Drives E-Commerce Growth for Brick and Mortar Retailers")](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-drives-e-commerce-growth-for-smb-retailers) [ ### COVID-19 Drives E-Commerce Growth for Brick and Mortar Retailers ](https://www.g2.com/articles/covid-19-drives-e-commerce-growth-for-smb-retailers) The coronavirus pandemic has compelled consumers to stay home in quarantine, driving some brick and mortar stores to either move online or adopt a combination of both in-store (curbside pickup) and online sales methods for the first time.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese Show More ## Inventory Management Software Glossary Terms [![Retail Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI830_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BRetail_Management%5D_V1a.png "Retail Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/retail-management-definition) [Retail Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/retail-management-definition) Retail management is the process of overseeing store operations, inventory, sales, and staff to improve customer satisfaction and revenue growth. by Holly Landis [![Warehouse Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI705_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bwarehouse_management%5D_V1a.png "Warehouse Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/warehouse-management-definition) [Warehouse Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/warehouse-management-definition) Warehouse management facilitates the systems and activities that occur in a warehouse. Learn its essential functions, benefits, and best practices. by Kelly Fiorini [![Barcode](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI568_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BBarcode%5D_V1b.png "Barcode")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/barcode-definition) [Barcode](https://www.g2.com/glossary/barcode-definition) A barcode is a set of parallel lines of different widths representing product information, such as product code, type, & location. Learn about its usage. by Tanuja Bahirat [![Inventory Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/FI.png "Inventory Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-management-definition) [Inventory Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-management-definition) Inventory management refers to the planning of a company’s inventory, from raw materials to finished products, with the help of advanced techniques. by Vibhooti Kayastha [![Just-in-Time](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI280_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BJust_in_Time%5D_V1b.png "Just-in-Time")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/just-in-time-definition) [Just-in-Time](https://www.g2.com/glossary/just-in-time-definition) Just-in-time or JIT is an inventory management strategy that encourages buying supplies only during order placement to minimize inventory costs. by Shreya Mattoo [![Materials Management](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI053_Materials_management_V1b.png "Materials Management")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/materials-management-definition) [Materials Management](https://www.g2.com/glossary/materials-management-definition) Materials management plays a valuable role in a company’s supply chain management process. Learn more about materials management, how it can benefit production flow, and how to implement it in an inventory structure. by Alexandra Vazquez [![Inventory Reporting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI054_Inventory_reporting_V1a.png "Inventory Reporting")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-reporting-definition) [Inventory Reporting](https://www.g2.com/glossary/inventory-reporting-definition) Inventory reporting plays a valuable role in the inventory control process. Learn more about inventory reporting, how it can benefit inventory management, and how to write reports to support a business structure. by Alexandra Vazquez ## Inventory Management Software Discussions 0 Question on: Bellwether BPM Purchasing Software [What is Bellwether BPM Purchasing Software used for?](/discussions/what-is-bellwether-bpm-purchasing-software-used-for) What is Bellwether BPM Purchasing Software used for? Mainly it is used for our MRO purchases. Answered: WL Molding on September 27, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-bellwether-bpm-purchasing-software-used-for/comments/new?remote=true)