--- title: What Inventory Management Systems are SME's using? description: It couldn't be more important that you choose the right inventory management system from the get go. 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In other words, without the data that's stored there, it would be impossible for StockTrim to [forecast your demand](https://www.stocktrim.com/blog/retail-inventory-planning-and-demand-forecasting) and plan your inventory requirements. It couldn't be more important, then, that you choose the right platform to record and manage your inventory. ![Businessman standing in front of opened doors and making decision](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Inventory%20Management%20Systems%20are%20SMEs%20using.png?width=1000&name=What%20Inventory%20Management%20Systems%20are%20SMEs%20using.png) When you load your data in StockTrim, we need to read up to 6 categories of data. These are product information, sales history, suppliers and locations, as well as purchase orders and [Bill of Materials](https://www.stocktrim.com/bill-of-materials-software) depending on the system.  Since we get asked this question a lot - what Inventory Management Systems are small businesses using? - we've compiled a list of our favourite tools in this post. You can confidently rely on proven systems like Inflow, Katana, Fishbowl, SkuVault, Unleashed, Cin7, or QuickBooks Commerce, which are the most commonly used solutions among our customers. [![Inflow](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inflow.png?width=121&height=49&name=Inflow.png)](https://partnerstack.inflowinventory.com/rz3vno8gc1ax) inFlow Inventory is a user-friendly inventory management system designed for small to mid-sized businesses. Offering real-time tracking, [barcode scanning](https://www.inflowinventory.com/blog/the-ultimate-barcoding-guide/), and seamless integrations, inFlow simplifies stock control and order management. Founded in Canada, inFlow has become a trusted solution, helping businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency. [![Katana_logo-dark-transparent](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Katana_logo-dark-transparent.png?width=158&height=57&name=Katana_logo-dark-transparent.png)](https://psref.katanamrp.com/x18fmtt7ded0) Katana is a cloud-based inventory management solution tailored for manufacturers, wholesalers, and e-commerce businesses. With real-time stock tracking, production planning, and seamless integrations, Katana helps optimize workflows and maintain full visibility over operations.  [![Fishbowl Inventory Forecasting](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fishbowl%20Inventory%20Forecasting.png?width=206&height=35&name=Fishbowl%20Inventory%20Forecasting.png)](https://partner.fishbowlinventory.com/slhk2z6nrfxe) Fishbowl is a robust inventory management system, making it a popular choice for manufacturing, warehousing, and retail businesses. Offering advanced tracking, automated reordering, and multi-location management, Fishbowl helps businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency.  ![skuvault-core-by-linnworks-dark](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/skuvault-core-by-linnworks-dark.png?width=214&height=63&name=skuvault-core-by-linnworks-dark.png) SkuVault is a cloud-based inventory and warehouse management system designed to help e-commerce and multichannel retailers reduce stockouts, prevent mispicks, and streamline fulfillment. With real-time inventory tracking, barcode scanning, and seamless integrations with major marketplaces, SkuVault improves accuracy and efficiency.  ![unleashed-logo](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stockTrim_Theme_Img-Dec-2018/unleashed-logo.jpg?width=208&name=unleashed-logo.jpg) An early adopter of cloud technology, Unleashed helps businesses gain real-time visibility of accurate inventory information. Founded in New Zealand, Unleashed was bought by The Access Group in 2020 and has offices in NZ, Australia and the UK. ![Intuit_QuickBooks_logo](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Intuit_QuickBooks_logo.png?width=194&name=Intuit_QuickBooks_logo.png) Formerly TradeGecko, [QuickBooks Commerce](https://www.stocktrim.com/blog/stocktrim-with-quickbooks-commerce) provides a cloud-based commerce platform for growing companies. As well as more sophisticated plans, it offers cheap packages for businesses with fewer than 100 sales transactions per month. ![cin7-blue](https://www.stocktrim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cin7-blue.png?width=128&name=cin7-blue.png) [Cin7](https://www.stocktrim.com/blog/integrate-demand-forecasting-software-with-cin7) combines workflow automation, real-time visibility, and advanced reporting to help brands optimise inventory. They have over 400 integrations (including StockTrim) and in 2021 acquired DEAR Inventory, which is now called Cin7 Core. Importantly, all of these systems have an open API, which enables complimentary tools like StockTrim to read their data and send data back to them - giving a seamless user experience and the benefit of having integrated end-to-end management of your inventory.  Want to test the integration? 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