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Inventory Management in Beverage360

Beverage360 provides powerful inventory management tools designed specifically for craft beverage producers. Track materials, manage stock across warehouses, and stay compliant with industry requirements.

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Updated over 3 months ago

Overview

Managing inventory in a distillery, brewery, or winery is complex. From raw materials to finished goods, every stage of production requires accurate tracking to ensure smooth operations, cost control, and compliance with government regulations. Beverage360 was built to simplify and centralize this process.

Our inventory management solution gives you real-time visibility into your stock, prevents costly mistakes, and helps your team make better business decisions.


Key Features

Centralized Master Items

  • Create and manage a single source of truth for all inventory items.

  • Track raw materials, packaging, containers, semi-finished goods (like whiskey in barrels), and finished goods.

  • Automatically generate SKU numbers for consistency and easier record keeping.

Real-Time Tracking

  • See stock on hand at any time across all warehouses.

  • Automatic running balance ledgers show every inflow and outflow transaction.

  • Prevent stockouts and over-purchasing by keeping your data accurate.

Transaction Management

  • Manage all key transaction types:

    • Purchase Orders (Receiving) – Bring in raw and packaging materials.

    • Sales Orders (Shipping) – Track what leaves your warehouse.

    • Transfers – Move stock between warehouses or bonded facilities.

    • Stock Counts – Verify inventory and maintain audit trails.

Alcohol-Specific Tracking

  • Handle the complexity of alcohol production with features for:

    • Alcohol Profiles (ABV, proof, type) for semi-finished and finished goods.

    • Container details like barrel type, char level, species of wood, and cooperage.

    • Support for Transfer in Bond (TiB) for compliance when shipping or receiving alcohol goods.

Compliance-Friendly

  • Generate accurate records for government reporting (TTB and other agencies).

  • Maintain audit-ready transaction histories for all items.

  • Ensure proper categorization of domestic vs. imported goods.

Multi-Warehouse Support

  • Track inventory across multiple locations.

  • Manage internal transfers with visibility into where goods are stored.


Benefits for Your Business

  • Reduce Errors: Automated tracking replaces manual spreadsheets.

  • Save Time: Centralized workflows cut down on repetitive data entry.

  • Control Costs: Always know your true cost of goods sold (COGS).

  • Stay Compliant: Built-in support for alcohol industry regulations.

  • Scale Confidently: From a small craft producer to mid-size operations, Beverage360 grows with your business.


Why It Matters

Without a strong inventory system, many craft producers struggle with:

  • Running out of critical raw materials at the wrong time.

  • Losing track of barrels, totes, or bottled inventory.

  • Difficulty preparing accurate government reports.

  • Uncertainty in production planning and budgeting.

Beverage360 solves these challenges by providing an all-in-one inventory hub, giving your team confidence that everything is accurate, traceable, and compliant.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I track both raw materials and finished goods in Beverage360?
Yes. Beverage360 supports raw materials, packaging, containers, semi-finished goods, and finished goods all within the same system.

Q: How does Beverage360 keep my inventory accurate?
All inventory transactions (purchase orders, sales orders, transfers, stock counts) update balances in real time, with running ledgers for audit trails.

Q: Does the system handle alcohol-specific inventory?
Yes. You can assign alcohol profiles to semi-finished and finished goods, and track container details like barrels, char levels, and wood species.

Q: Can I manage multiple warehouses?
Absolutely. You can track inventory across multiple warehouses and run warehouse-specific ledgers.

Q: How does this help with compliance?
Beverage360 generates audit-ready transaction records that support TTB and other government reporting requirements.


Next Step: Visit our Pricing page to see which plan fits your operation, or request a demo to experience how Beverage360 can simplify your inventory management.

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