Inventory Management Tools and Resources

inventory management tools

What Inventory Management Tools We Use

EIM offers a wide variety of helpful inventory management tools and resources to address your inventory challenges:

 

Spreadsheets

The EIM Version 5 Spreadsheet Set’s main feature is our enhanced EIM Inventory Forecasting/Analysis Spreadsheet which combines the analysis performed by several of our individual spreadsheets into one!   And, it will allow you to perform the analysis for up to 100 items at a time just by loading your data into a single worksheet.  Also within the Version 5 Spreadsheet Set are additional spreadsheet templates for: Price Break (Item), Price Break (Vendor Line), Price Break (Terms-Freight). and Value of Lost Inventory, Cost of Filling Orders, Rebate Analysis, Price Increase Analysis, Landed Cost Analysis, Replenishment Parameters Analysis, and the Cost of Carrying Inventory (K Cost) and the Cost of Replenishing Inventory Calculators.

Spreadsheet Templates: Powerful Inventory Management Tools

EIM Version 5 spreadsheet templates are essential inventory management tools that work with any computer system.
Spreadsheets »

 

Carry Costs Calculator Tool

Do you know your cost of carrying inventory? Our easy-to-use inventory tools calculate your carrying cost and compare it to peers in your industry and region.
Carrying Cost Worksheet »

 

Essential Reads for Effective Inventory Oversight

Achieving Effective Inventory Management, 6th ed. offers up‑to‑date best practices and strategies to tackle this critical asset. Learn how to leverage these management resources to reduce waste and boost ROI.
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Inventory in Action: Video Tutorials

Watch Jon’s keynote addresses, seminars, and webinars to see top inventory management tools applied in real‑world scenarios.
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Latest Insights on Inventory Management Tools

Jon publishes a new, original article each month in the EIM Newsletter—covering techniques, case studies, and the latest inventory management resources. Subscribe to receive updates, then find the newest post under “Recent Articles” in the right‑hand navigation.

 

Explore the Article Library

Our archive holds every one of Jon’s articles on inventory optimization and control. Use the “Article Categories” or “Archives” drop‑downs in the right‑side navigation to:

  • Browse by topic in reverse chronological order
  • Filter by month and year for targeted research